REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Licensed Therapy Services
for the Prairie Island Indian Community

SERVICES REQUIRED:

The Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC), a federally recognized Indian tribe, is seeking proposals from a licensed therapist to enter into an independent contractor arrangement for providing individual, family or group therapeutic services to members of the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The PIIC will accept proposals from firms and individuals who perform therapy services and qualify as a licensed Clinical Social Worker or a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the State of Minnesota, and have experience working with diverse populations, teens, children, and family systems. The professional should also have experience in: individual and family therapy; facilitating group sessions in the areas of anxiety, depression and/or grief; and therapy for issues related to sexual abuse, historical trauma and domestic violence.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Provide professional therapeutic services as needed to members of the PIIC, in coordination with the PIIC Family Services Department.

OVERVIEW:

The consultant will be responsible for:

1. Providing individual therapy sessions;
2. Providing family therapy sessions;
3. Performing group facilitation in the areas of depression, anxiety, and grief;
4. Performing diagnostic assessments on a very limited bases (approximately 5-7 per year) and writing clinical recommendations regarding clients upon request.
5. Collaborate with PIIC staff regarding grant programs, and comply with all terms of applicable grants.
6. Providing detailed / itemized monthly invoices identifying the work completed and the basis for any charges to the PIIC.
7. Trained or willingness to be trained to perform CASII assessment tool on a very limited basis (approximately 2-3 times per year) upon request

FEES:

Submitted proposals should clearly indicate specific hourly fees, costs and/or billing rate(s) for work conducted under the Scope of Work, including varying rates, if any, for the individuals who will be performing any services and/or varying rates, if any, for services performed.

The PIIC may select firms or individuals for interview from among those submitting proposals and reserves the right, prior to awarding a contract, to request additional information if warranted.

PIIC HANDLING OF PROPOSALS:

Proposals furnished to the PIIC will be evaluated by a proposal evaluation team. The proposal evaluation team shall evaluate the proposals in accordance with the “Selection Criteria for Award” section of this Request for Proposals. Based on this evaluation, a firm(s) or individual(s) will be contacted for in person interviews. Upon selection, the final award is subject to the negotiation of a professional services contract. The contract will be governed, as applicable, by the laws of the Prairie Island Indian Community. Appropriate insurance for therapy providers will be required.

IMPORTANT CONTRACT INFORMATION:

 Proposals, with the requested information, must be received by the Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council, 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch, MN 55089 or can be submitted via e-mail to PIIC Family Services Director Anne Turnbull at anne.turnbull@piic.org 

If you have questions related to this request or to submitting a proposal, please contact PIIC Family Services Director Anne Turnbull at anne.turnbull@piic.org.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Tribal Court Guardians Ad Litem
for the Prairie Island Indian Community

SERVICES REQUIRED:

The Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC), a federally recognized Indian tribe, is seeking proposals from: attorneys, and non-attorneys who have received appropriate training as guardians ad litem, for minor children in CHIPS and CHINS proceedings, in private custody disputes, and/or for elderly or disabled persons in Tribal or State Courts of Minnesota.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The PIIC will accept proposals from attorneys and non-attorneys, provided the non-attorneys have received appropriate training as guardians ad litem in Tribal or State courts. The applicant must have experience working in Tribal communities or advocating for Native children in other settings.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Conduct investigations and prepare reports in ongoing legal proceedings involving minor children involved in the Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Court system, including in cases involving alleged abuse and neglect of children, Children in Need of Supervision proceedings, private custody disputes, and in proceedings involving elderly or incapacitated Community members. The candidate should have the ability to appear in Tribal Court, make oral presentations, and be subjected to direct and cross-examination on their opinions and investigations.

OVERVIEW:
The contractor will be responsible for:

1. Conducting thorough investigations that may involve travel;
2. Submitting appropriate written and/or oral reports to the Tribal Court; and
3. Maintaining strict confidentiality.

Submissions

Submissions in response to this RFP should include a letter of interest, resume, and three references. The letter of interest should outline hourly fee expectations.

Important Contract Information
Proposals should be sent via email to: deb.english@piic.org

If you have questions related to this request or to submitting a proposal, please contact: Deb English, Clerk of Court for the Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Court, at 651-385-4161.

Dated this 6th day of February, 2023.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled