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HUMAN RESOURCES

SUPPORT SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE

Yakutat Tlingit Tribe

ISSUED March 18, 2024

PROPOSAL DELIVERY DEADLINE

3:00 PM Friday April 15, 2024

Issued By:

    Yakutat Tlingit Tribe

     P.O. BOX 418

       YAKUTAT, ALASKA 99689

Point of Contact:

Amanda Bremner

abremner@ytttribe.org

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

The Yakutat Tlingit Tribe (YTT) invites proposals from experienced providers for Human Resources Management Support Services. We seek a partnership to reinforce our Tribal leadership and staff's capabilities in line with our Tribal sovereignty and cultural principles.

1. BACKGROUND

The Yakutat Tlingit Tribe operates 10 diverse departments, including management oversight of the Yakutat Community Health Center, a dual health center under Indian Health Service (IHS) designated as both a Tribal Health Organization (THO) and a Medically-Underserved Area under Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The Yakutat Tlingit Tribe has 100 employees including certified dental, medical and behavioral health practitioners.

Mission Statement: To empower our tribal community to thrive for generations to come by contributing positively to haa shagoon, our legacy as the people of Yaakwdáat.

Vision Statement: Yaakwdáat stands as a powerful Tlingit community, deeply rooted in our cultural values and continually striving to improve the well-being of our people, community, and traditional homelands, waters, and air by embracing the richness of our identity and the world around us.

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
   • Scope of Services. The Provider will:
     • Engage in regular consultations with Executive Management and HR staff.
     • Deliver leadership and managerial training for YTT Directors and Managers.
     • Mentor and develop existing HR staff, identify trainings, and develop staff workplans to aid in professional development.
     • Craft and refine recruitment and onboarding protocols to ensure compliance with ICPA and provider credentialing.
     • Support HR Staff and Supervisors with mediation and personnel issues Fee and Expense Schedule

Proposals should provide a clear fee structure for the services detailed above, including any assumptions, payment methodologies, frequency of invoicing, guarantees, and other pertinent details.

1. SUBMISSION PROCESS
   • RFP Timeline

RFP Issue Date: March 18, 2024

Proposals Due: April 15, 2024, by 3:00 PM AKT

Contract Review & Selection: April 18, 2024

Intent to Award Notification: April 22, 2024

Contract Finalization and Signature: April 26, 2024

Services Commencement: May 1, 2024

1. REQUIRED PROPOSAL CONTENTS
   • Submissions must include:
     • Organizational Summary and Background
     • Expertise and Experience in HR Management Support
     • Expected Impact and Results
     • Project Team Details and Management Approach
     • Communication and Reporting Strategy
     • Itemized Expense Forecast
     • Documentation of Licensing, Bonding, and Insurance

1. EVALUATION AND AWARD CRITERIA
   • Firm's Experience and Past Performance (40 Points)

Proposals will be evaluated on the firm’s relevant experience with similar projects and its track record for reliability and results, with particular attention to work with tribal communities.

• Effectiveness of the Proposed Strategy (30 Points)

The focus will be on the clarity and practicality of the proposed HR strategies and how well they align with YTT's objectives to enhance efficiency and staff development.

• Budget Rationality and Fiscal Efficiency (20 Points)

The proposed budget will be scrutinized for cost-effectiveness, detailed justification, and transparency, ensuring the Tribe's investment is well-utilized.

• Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity to YTT Values (10 Points)

Proposals must demonstrate respect for YTT's cultural heritage, with strategies that integrate this understanding into all aspects of HR management support.

TOTAL: 100 PTS

6.5       Diversity and Sustainability (5 Points)

Demonstrated prior experience working with Tribes and tribal/native entities will be given additional potential points.

6.6       Tribal Member (5 Points)

Qualified Tribal Members will receive additional points.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As a condition of doing business with the Tribe, respondents must be certified as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Fair Employment Practice Qualifications for Bidders is enclosed for this purpose and is made an integral part of this proposal. Please complete the form in its entirety and return it, with all necessary attachments and an authorized original signature affixed, with the proposal submitted.

1. INQUIRIES AND PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

Please direct all questions to:

Amanda Bremner, Interim Chief Executive Officer

Email: abremner@ytttribe.org

Submissions: Please upload a complete proposal to this listing on BambooHR.

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

YTT maintains the discretion to reject any or all proposals, to negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel in part or in its entirety the RFP. This RFP does not constitute an offer to contract or a commitment of any kind.