TANF Tribal Collaboration

The State of North Dakota’s Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified vendor to facilitate collaboration between the State’s TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program and the federally recognized tribal nations in North Dakota. The vendor will lead outreach, develop culturally‑responsive program strategies, produce guidance toolkits, provide training, and support reporting and evaluation activities. Travel up to 15 days per year to tribal and rural sites is required, and all deliverables become State property. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price award not to exceed $100,000, with a base period from August 1 2026 to June 30 2028 and possible extensions and renewals. • Conduct two annual meetings between State TANF administrators and tribal leaders, gather feedback, and improve collaboration. • Assess current TANF outreach for tribal members, create culturally‑aligned guides, toolkits, and an Economic Assistance Program Guide. • Provide training, technical assistance, and ongoing reporting to monitor tribal participation, ensuring all work is performed within a 23‑month base period.