What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Division of Program Management and Administration seeks a qualified contractor for a single award to assist in managing its discretionary grants program. The required scope includes interagency coordination, project prioritization, tracking, eligibility analysis, risk assessments, benefit-cost analyses, technical grant writing, quality assurance, and submitting competitive applications for discretionary federal grant opportunities. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations to perform offsite work for a one-year term. Interested offerors must attend a pre-bid meeting on November 20, 2026. Submissions require completing designated RFP submittal forms, including firm contact details, an authorized signature, team qualifications, resumes, understanding of the project, methodology, and a management plan.
Scope of work
- Manage a discretionary grants program involving coordination among multiple agencies
- Identify and prioritize projects for grant opportunities
- Conduct risk-assessments and benefit-cost analysis for projects prior to applying or as part of applications
- Provide technical grant writing assistance and prepare complete applications for federal grant opportunities
- Perform quality assurance reviews of prepared applications
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and Qualifications (Submittal Form B) | 150 points |
| Understanding of the Project (Submittal Form C) | 150 points |
| Methodology Used for the Project (Submittal Form D) | 150 points |
| Management Plan for the Project (Submittal Form E) | 150 points |
| Cost Proposal (Submittal Form G) | 400 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience
- Valid Alaska business license prior to contract award
- Any applicable professional licenses required by Alaska Statute prior to deadline for receipt of proposals
Documents to include with your response
- Submittal Form A – Offeror Information and Certifications
- Submittal Form B – Experience and Qualifications
- Resumes for personnel assigned to the project
- Submittal Form C – Understanding of the Project
- Submittal Form D – Methodology Used for the Project
- Submittal Form E – Management Plan for the Project
- Submittal Form F – Subcontractors
- Submittal Form G – Cost Proposal
- RFP Submittal Checklist
- Signed RFP amendments requiring acknowledgement
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) hard copy addressed to the procurement officer in a sealed package. The cost proposal must be sealed separately from the rest of the proposal and clearly identified. Documents must be in English, single-sided, single-spaced, minimum font size 10, adhering to stated page limits.