RFP # 2526S014 Culinary Training For Vessel Crew -AMENDED

The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is requesting proposals for a professional services provider to deliver high-quality culinary training programs for vessel crew members. The training will focus on kitchen basics, cooking skills, plating, portioning, cost control, and waste prevention. The contractor will provide two versions of the training: one for new and recent hires, and another for crew members with existing cooking experience. The training will be delivered onboard Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) vessels, mainly at the AMHS hotel/training vessel located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing culinary training for approximately 80-100 new hires per year and 230 existing stewards • Delivering training sessions that span 2 weeks for each group, aligning with the 2-week rotation schedule • Ensuring that all instructors providing work under the contract meet the prior experience listed in RFP Section 1.04 Prior Experience • Completing the Submittal Form G - Cost Proposal as instructed