RFP - Cultural Instructor

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS

 

"Cultural Instructor - Contractual"

 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

 

GTB 2026-41

 

April 8th, 2026

 

Contact:

 

Leilani DeFoe

2304 N West Bay Shore Dr

Peshawbestown, MI 49682-9275

 

 

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS

 

"Cultural Instructor – Contractual"

 

 

GTB 2026-41

 

Request for Offers

 

SUMMARY

 

Date: April 8th, 2026

Offers due by: May 16th, 2026

 

To: Prospective Bidders

Subject: Request for Proposals

 

1 Request for Offers

 

1.1 Summary

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB, Grand Traverse Band) is requesting proposals from Cultural Instructors with focused or diverse media who is interested in providing cultural-related classes for our Community. This contract will continue with 90-day notice of RFP process commencing for due diligence.

 

 

1.2 Bidder Requirements

 

Each Bidder to this RFP is expected to provide services for the GTB community and be able to travel within the 6-county service area which include Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee counties.

 

1.3 Qualifications of Bidder

 

The Bidder needs in-depth experience with one or more of the following cultural activities:

• Seamstress with the scope of ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts
• Regalia makers for various dance categories
• Beading lanyards, rope necklaces, earrings, medallions, etc
• Basket weavers
• Powwow singing/drumming
• Drum making
• Cultural-related teachings
• Canoe making
• Anishinaabemowin/Language
• Copper Bowls
• Baagaadowewin/Traditional Lacrosse

 

1.4 Acceptance of Offer

 

Acceptance of a proposal will occur only when a contract is executed.

 

 

2 Project Overview

 

2.1 Project Description

 

Instructor will provide cultural related activities to help with alcohol and substance use prevention because culture is healing.

 

2.2 Scope of Services

 

Summary:

1. Provide instruction for all age groups
2. The contract is up to 20 hours a week
3. The instructor will not be paid for GTB closure days or Holidays, however the day of service can be adjusted for these purposes.
4. Provide cultural activities/teachings to the GTB community.

 

MINIMUM Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• A cultural focus on at least one cultural activity/teaching

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction of cultural activities to the GTB community
• Must be able to travel within the 6-county service area of GTB
• Keep track of attendance at each location and turn in to Leilani.

 

 

 

3 Submission Requirements

 

3.1 General Bid Form

 

Each person/vendor must submit the attached Bid Form and Qualification of Bidder, which includes contact information, references, and price quote. A copy of a certificate of basic food service sanitation and/or Serve Safe is required with bid package.

 

3.2 Evaluation Procedure

 

Proposals will be evaluated by Niizh Animikiig and Cultural Department Manager based upon the price, past experiences, and interview.

 

3.3 Offer Submission Deadline

 

To be considered, a bid package must be received by the Grand Traverse Band at the address shown below or by email by 5 pm local time on May 16th, 2026. Bids received after this deadline will not be accepted. Bids will remain sealed until after the deadline.

 

Submit bid package to the following address:

Leilani DeFoe

2304 N West Bay Shore Dr,

Suttons Bay, MI, 49682

 

Or email bid to: leilani.defoe@gtb-nsn.gov

 

3.4 Inquiries

 

All questions relating to this RFP, including all questions relating to clarifications or

modifications of this RFP can be submitted the below:

 

Leilani DeFoe

leilani.defoe@gtb-nsn.gov

231-492-9956

 

 

4 Additional Requirements

 

4.1 Cancellation of Contract

 

The contract generated by this RFP may be cancelled by GTB for noncompliance with specifications, inability to perform the contracting requirements of GTB or continued safety hazards. The cancellation notification shall state the cause or reason for the cancellation. Such cancellation would be at no charge to GTB other than for work authorized and completed at the

time of termination.

 

4.2 Native American/Alaskan Indian

 

Native American/Alaskan Indian preference applies; Bidders shall submit proof of Native American Indian status along with their bid.

 

4.3 Background Check

 

Prior to award of contract, the passing of a background check maybe required if having regular contact with or control over children, elders & individuals with disabilities.

 

 

 

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Bid Form and Qualification of Bidder

Request for Proposal GTB 2026-41

 

This statement will provide information which will enable GTB to evaluate the qualifications of your firm and staff regarding the requirements of this Request for Proposal. Please complete this form in its entirety and submit it along with other required proposal documents.

 

Bidder's Full Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Telephone Number

Organized and existing under the laws of or a resident of the State of , Doing business as

*Insert as applicable: "a Corporation" "a Partnership" or "an Individual".

 

Offer

 

Having examined the Request for Proposal and all matters referred to in the Instructions to Bidders, hereby submit the following bid:

Bid for per hour of work (Contract will be paid on a weekly basis)

Dollars

($_________________), in lawful money of the United States of America.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Experience

Provide three past examples in the past five years of experience related to the RFP. Also provide one experience of providing instruction in a training environment.

 

 

 

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Current Openings for RFP Cultural Instructor Jobs at Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians