RFP: American Indian and Indigenous Peoples Historic Context Study

The City and County of Denver awarded a contract to ERO Resources and Project Mosaic LLC to produce a comprehensive historic context study focusing on American Indian and Indigenous Peoples (AIIP) in Denver. The consultant must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications, conduct extensive outreach with AIIP communities, compile thematic research, and deliver a multi‑chapter written report with maps, photographs, and a list of significant sites. The scope includes public engagement, archival research, oral‑history collection, and two rounds of draft revisions, all within a fixed budget of $75,000 and an estimated project timeline of roughly 16‑18 months. • Deliverables: kickoff meeting, monthly progress reports, community‑engagement plan, thematic outlines, draft and final historic context report, high‑resolution graphics, and presentations at community gatherings. • Requirements: PI must satisfy Interior‑Secretary standards, team must include individuals with AIIP community connections, and the vendor must submit all mandatory forms (contract certification, diversity, W‑9, etc.). • Budget & Pricing: Fixed‑price, not‑to‑exceed $75,000, with a ceiling tied to a GS‑15 Step 10 salary.