TANF Tribal Collaboration

The State of North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services seeks a qualified vendor to strengthen collaboration between the state‑run TANF program and the federally recognized tribal nations in North Dakota. The contractor will facilitate two annual in‑person meetings, develop culturally‑responsive outreach tools, assess barriers to tribal TANF participation, and provide training and technical assistance to tribal partners. The work must be performed in‑state, with up to 15 travel days per year, and delivered under a firm‑fixed‑price contract of $100,000 for the two‑year base period, with possible extensions and renewals. • Conduct two yearly facilitated meetings between State TANF administrators and tribal leaders. • Produce toolkits, guides, and a Tribal Community Support Guide addressing cultural, language, broadband, and food‑security needs. • Perform barrier analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of Tribal NEW and TANF‑JOBS initiatives. • Provide training, technical assistance, and reporting on measurable tribal‑participation indicators. • Manage all work in‑state, travel ≤15 days/yr, and retain all records for ≥3 years.