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Solicitation (Request for Information)
Senior Residential Services

Solicitation (Request for Information)
Senior Residential Services

STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health
Senior and Disabilities Services
State of Alaska - Department of Health and Social Services Seal
Request for Information
Senior Residential Services
For FY 2027
Grants and Contracts

NOTICE:  Proposals will ONLY be accepted through GEMS. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the GEMS homepage at https://gems.dhss.alaska.gov/ for details regarding agency registration and availability of technical assistance. Log into GEMS through myAlaska, https://my.alaska.gov/Welcome.aspx, to begin the application process. Once you are logged into GEMS, guidance and instruction are available in the Documents tab and from the film strip icon. Applicants are responsible for monitoring GEMS or the State Online Public Notices site for any changes or amendments that may be issued regarding this solicitation.

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Proposal due date: February 09, 2026, 3:59 PM
This solicitation type does not have a deadline for written inquiries.
Project Period Begins: July 01, 2026
CONTACT PERSON: Sandra Holst
PHONE: (907)465.2835
EMAIL: sandee.holst@alaska.gov

Table of Contents

Online Posting Summary

The Department of Health, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services, seeks information from eligible applicants to provide services through the Senior Residential Services Program.

Section 1 - Request for Information

1.01Notice

This Request for Information (RFI) will evaluate the level of interest in providing grant program services. If responses from eligible applicants do not exceed the available program resources, the division may issue a Non-Competitive Request for Proposals to eligible respondent(s). If responses exceed the available program resources, a competitive Request for Proposals may be issued. This RFI may be withdrawn and any further solicitation for services cancelled at the discretion of the Division of Senior and Disabilities Services.

Section 2 - Grant Program Information

2.01Introduction and Program Description

The Department of Health, Senior and Disabilities Services, is requesting information from eligible applicants who are interested in providing Senior Residential Services for the State of Alaska.

Program Services: This program provides funding to agencies who operate assisted living facilities. These facilities are located in rural areas without long-term care facilities or Pioneer Homes. Services provided by the assisted living homes are available to seniors sixty (60) and over, and individuals who are unable to live alone but can reside in a supervised setting with minimal assistance. Assisted living facilities enable seniors to live in or near their communities and provide meals and assistance with daily activities such as, bathing, dressing, transferring, and eating.

Program Requirements: Maintain (or obtain within 3 months of notification of award) State of Alaska Department of Health Division of Senior and Disabilities Services Provider Certification; State of Alaska Department of Health Division of Health Care Services License to Operate an Assisted Living Home; Medicaid Waiver Certification to provide Residential Supported Living Services; and skilled nursing staff. 

Duration of Grant Program: 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2029

Target Population: The target population for the solicited services are: disabled seniors (60+) who are at risk for institutionalization; are frail, elderly, or who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders (ADRD); adults under 60 with ADRD; and adults 18 and older with a physical disability who are not able to live independently. 

Service Areas and Communities: The service areas and communities requested for the services solicited are Rural areas in Alaska without access to long-term care facilities or Pioneer Homes. 

2.02Program Funding

Anticipated Total Funding Available:  $615,000 State General Funds in FY2027. $1,845,000 for a three-year program FY27 through FY29. 

Methodology for Allocation of Funds:

Grant funds will be evenly distributed amongst approved awards up to a maximum of $205,000 per award per year. 

Section 3 - Submission Requirements/ Criteria for Response

3.01Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to apply under 7 AAC 78.030 (Eligible Applicants).  Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations; municipalities, Regional Educational Attendance Areas, and other political subdivisions of the state; other State agencies; and Alaska Native entities.

Applicants that fail to meet the minimum responsiveness requirements below will be eliminated from consideration per 7 AAC 78.090(b)(2).

3.02Evaluation Criteria

1. Applicant is eligible per 7 AAC 78.030
Evaluation Criteria Points
a. Applicant is eligible per 7 AAC 78.030.
2. If applying as a non-profit organization, confirm non-profit status is documented.
Evaluation Criteria Points
a.

The agency is listed as a non-profit in good standing on the State’s corporation database, confirmed at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/entities and/or
b.

The agency’s current 501(c)3 status is confirmed on the Exempt Organization’s page, accessible at https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/.
c. If a non-profit subsidiary of a non-profit corporation, a verifying letter from the parent non-profit agency is uploaded to the applicant's agency GEMS record (under General in the Agency Administration tab). The parent corporation must meet criteria a and/or b.
3. If applying as a Federally recognized tribal entity, confirm the following criteria are met.
Evaluation Criteria Points
a. The applicant is a recognized Alaska Native entity as verified by the Federal Register at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/17/2017-00912/indian-entities-recognized-and-eligible-to-receive-services-from-the-united-states-bureau-of-indian. If a tribal consortium, all members are recognized Alaska Native entities.
4. In the text box below, provide the estimated annual cost to your agency for providing the services identified in Section 2.01. Identify the targeted population and area to be served.
Evaluation Criteria Points
a. Estimated annual cost to provide services is given and the targeted population is identified.
5. In the text box below, describe your organization including mission statement and experience in serving the target population.
Evaluation Criteria Points
a.

Organization including mission statement and experience in serving the target population are well described.
6. In the text box below, describe the residential services facility including location and current operational status. In the upload field, please provide photographs of the facility.
Evaluation Criteria Points
a.

Residential services facility including location and current operational status is well described. Photographs of the facility are provided.
7. In the text box below, please attest that your organization and facility understand the requirements and has the ability to obtain SDS Provider Certification.
Evaluation Criteria Points
a.

Applicant attests that the organization and facility understand the requirements and has the ability to obtain SDS Provider Certification.
8. In the text box below, please attest that your organization and facility understands the requirements and has the ability to obtain a State of Alaska License to Operate an Assisted Living Home.
Evaluation Criteria Points
a.

Applicant attests that the organization and facility understand the requirements and has the ability to obtain a State of Alaska License to Operate an Assisted Living Home.
9. In the text box below, please attest that your organization and facility understands the requirements and has the ability to obtain Medicaid Waiver Certification to provide Residential Supported Living Services.
Evaluation Criteria Points
a.

Applicant attests that the organization and facility understand the requirements and has the ability to obtain Medicaid Waiver Certification to provide Residential Supported Living Services.
10. In the text box below, please attest that your organization and facility understand the requirements and has the ability to maintain skilled nursing staff.
Evaluation Criteria Points
a.

Applicant attests that the organization and facility understand the requirements and has the ability to maintain skilled nursing staff.