State seeks contractors for DUI intervention in three Alaska regions
The Alaska Department of Health is accepting proposals through June 3 for contractors to run Alcohol Safety Action Programs in the Interior region, Kenai, and Ketchikan. The programs provide court-ordered services for people convicted of driving under the influence.
Alaska News previously reported that the state has sought contractors for substance abuse treatment at correctional facilities in Wasilla and Palmer, part of a broader effort to address alcohol and drug-related offenses across the state.
Alcohol Safety Action Programs typically offer DUI education, alcohol assessment, and monitoring services for offenders. Alaska law requires anyone convicted of DUI to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle. First-time offenders must use the device for 18 months, while second-time offenders face four years if their blood alcohol content exceeded 0.08 percent. Additional convictions carry a five-year requirement. Drivers convicted with a blood alcohol content of 0.15 percent or higher, those who refused a breath test, or repeat offenders must install the device on all vehicles registered in their name.
The state posted the request for proposals on its GEMS procurement portal. The notice does not explain why these three regions were selected or provide details about current service gaps.
Proposals must be submitted through the GEMS system at gems.dhss.alaska.gov. The Department of Health Division of Public Health will review all submissions. Services are expected to begin in fiscal year 2027.
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