What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Quinault Indian Nation seeks proposals to contract one or two Tribal Members as Recovery Coaches to support Human Services programs. The selected coaches will interpret for Spanish-speaking clients, attend confidential meetings, schedule client sessions, and promote healthy behaviors and sobriety across community wellness and fitness programs. Candidates must be community members familiar with local culture, maintain a sober lifestyle in active recovery, be at least 18 years old, and pass a background screening. Selected contractors must hold or obtain First Aid/CPR certifications within 60 days, earn Recovery Coach certification within six months, secure a tribal business license, and register in SAM.gov. Applicants must email proposals by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10th to [email protected] with a carbon copy to [email protected]. Submissions must feature firm details, staff qualifications, a flat fee proposal, and at least three references. An appointed committee evaluates submissions out of 100 points, allocating 30 points to project understanding and scope, 30 points to qualifications and tribal experience, 30 points to cost, and 10 points to past performance and references.
Scope of work
- Work with Human Services staff to schedule time available to meet with clients
- Connect with community in wellness programs like fitness and SUD
- Sign oath of confidentiality
- Attend meetings with staff members and clients, court hearings, and family meetings
- Communicate any concerns on behalf of client, staff and key support members
- Be present in wellness/fitness center, groups of people, and prevention activities
- Share desire to support people wanting or in recovery
- Interoperate for non-English speaking participants and clients
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project understanding, scope of work, work plan and schedule | 30 points |
| Qualifications/Experience, especially working with tribal communities | 30 points |
| Past performance/references | 10 points |
| Cost proposal | 30 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Be a member of our community and familiar with our culture and values
- Sober lifestyle and in current recovery
- Interest and experience in physical fitness by active healthy lifestyle
- Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications (can obtain within 60 days)
- Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation
- Must be at least 18 years
- Must obtain Recovery Coach certification within six (6) months
- Must not have been suspended or debarred by the federal government
Documents to include with your response
- Prime Consultant/firm legal name, address, telephone number and principal contact email address
- Principal assigned, project manager, brief description of qualifications/experience, and list of similar projects
- Flat Fee proposal based on the proposed scope of work
- Minimum of three references knowledgeable regarding recent performance on similar projects
- Tribal Employment Rights Office certification (if claiming Indian Preference)
- UEI number and registry in https://sam.gov
- Form W-9 (within 10 days of signing contract)
- Quinault Indian Nation business license
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- All submissions will be provided via email to [email protected] with a cc: to [email protected].