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RFP: Tribal Member Benefit Services

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) is soliciting a request for proposal for the following project: Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) Tribal Member Benefits Services. Please see below for general information and our submission deadline.

Submission Instructions:

  1. Approach: Narrative of how the vendor will design, implement, integrate, and administer
  2. Tribal Member Benefits Program (TMBP).
  3. Proposed Timeline: Implementation phases, milestones, and deliverables.
  4. Cost Proposal: Transparent pricing, including implementation, monthly administration, per-member costs, transaction fees, optional features, and other fees.
  5. Relevant Experience: A portfolio of relevant past work, especially projects involving Indigenous communities, governments, or organizations.
  6. References: A list of at least three professional references from past clients, including contact information.
  7. Tribal Experience: Evidence of experience working with Tribal governments, communities, or organizations. Cultural competency and understanding of Tribal sovereignty are highly valued.
  8. Team Composition: Names, roles, and qualifications of team members who will be involved in the project.
  9. Conflict of Interest Statement: A brief statement disclosing any potential conflicts of interest

Submission Format and Deadline: 

  • Submit as PDF by Monday, October 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST.
  • Submit proposals via email to: taideker@cowlitz.org.
  • Subject line: RFP – Tribal Member Benefits Services 

Questions and Clarifications must be sent in writing by:

Friday, October 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST to Tessa Ideker, Executive Project Manager, at taideker@cowlitz.org 

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