RFI 2527H166 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training

Request for Information (RFI)

Revised February 2024

RFI 2527H166 DOT Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training

Introduction:

In effort to continue to build a more robust and skilled workforce, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) are looking for a more expansive education and understanding of the use of AI in either construction or administration. Allowing DOT&PF and its partners to gain access and learn from experts in their various fields, Providing continuous education in their development as public employees.

Background Information:

At the request of the Division Director, the department is seeking to deepen its understanding of AI applications within the construction industry, while promoting department-wide familiarity with emerging AI technologies

The training is planned for Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, or as an interactive virtual session to ensure broader accessibility

Anticipated Timeline or Schedule: Spring of 2027, but flexible within 2027

Response Information:

Interested parties are invited to submit responses to the following:

Responses must include:

* Identify the individual or firm name (including the business website address is applicable) with a contact person and their phone number/email address.

* Provide a detailed description of your company's capabilities and experience related to helping with each required task and deliverable, including how your company meets each of the required minimum qualifications.

Responses to this RFI are for informational purposes only. Do not include cost estimates as they will not be considered in response.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DOT&PF will not award a contract from this RFI, nor will DOT&PF be financially responsible for the preparation, or administrative costs incurred in developing responses to this RFI. All costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future request for proposal (RFP), if any is issued. DOT&PF may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors to get further clarification of potential capability to meet requirements

This RFI does not extend any rights to prospective vendors or obligate the state to conduct a solicitation or purchase any goods or services.

It is the responsibility of the interested party to follow up with the Procurement Officer listed to ensure your response was received prior to the time and date specified.

Procurement Officer contact information:

Interested parties must submit a written response to the procurement officer no later than 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time, on October 31, 2026.

Kaiden Ward

Procurement Officer

Department of Transportation & Public Facilities

Division of Program Management and Administrative Services

Emailed or hard copy responses are acceptable. If sending a hard copy response, send the response to the following address:

U.S. Mail:

P.O. Box 112500

Juneau, AK 99811-2500

Delivery Service (FedEx, UPS):

3132 Channel Drive

Juneau, AK 99801

Notice to Vendors:

Pursuant to , (a) any person or business determined to support or participate in a boycott of the State of Israel will be disqualified from any procurement related to this Request for Information; and (b) the support of or participation in a boycott of the State of Israel by a person or business contracting with the State of Alaska under AS 36.30 constitutes grounds for termination of the contract.

does not apply to a contract if the person or business has fewer than 10 employees; or the amount to be paid under the contract, excluding renewals and options available under the contract, is less than $100,000.