RFP# 2027-2000-0009 - Mobile Welding Instructor

The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is soliciting proposals for 2 certified instructors to provide basic instruction in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and oxy-acetylene cutting process to offenders at 7 correctional centers in Alaska. The contractor will provide 60 hours of hands-on instructional training to inmate students per class cycle for one week or five consecutive days, serving up to 16 inmate-students per cycle. The contract will include 8 class cycles per year, with a total of 480 hours on the first contract year and all optional renewal contract years following. The instructional training will cover basic welding, oxy-acetylene certificate of completion, and opportunity to obtain AWS D1.1, 1F, and higher certifications. • The contractor is expected to provide a self-contained and self-powered welding mobile unit, including individual ventilated welding booths, a mitre band saw, metal plate bender, and oxy-acetylene torch. • The contractor will provide a comprehensive list of materials to support class projects and activities. • The contractor will prepare lesson plans, training aids, syllabi, and other classroom-related materials. • The contractor will provide on-site certified welding inspection services, including weld coupon testing and evaluation.