Summary
The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services is soliciting proposals for certified instructors to provide Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and oxy-acetylene cutting instruction to offenders at seven correctional centers using a self-contained mobile welding unit. The contractor must deliver hands-on training (60 hours per class cycle), provide lesson plans, attendance tracking, certificates, and on-site certified welding inspection services, with 8 class cycles (480 hours) in the first year. The solicitation includes required AWS D1.1 Certified Welding Inspector credentials for instructors and security/background compliance for work in correctional facilities.