Request for Proposals:
Graphic Design Services for Curriculum Work Book for Technical Assistance Assignment
Deadline:
5 pm Eastern Daylight Time Friday, April 11, 2025
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Purpose of the Request for Proposals (RFP)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development authorized this assignment under the Community Compass Technical Assistance (CCTA) program, utilizing funds awarded under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-02). National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC).
The objective of this assignment is to offer graphic design services to the Spokane Indian Housing Authority for the development of a curriculum workbook. This workbook will serve as a learning toolkit focused on Housing Assistance. It will consist of 60 to 100 pages and will be enhanced with imagery and a style guide. Further details regarding the process and format of the booklet will be discussed during a planning call.
About NAIHC
The NAIHC was founded in 1974 and, for over four decades, has provided invaluable Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) to all tribes and tribal housing entities; provided information to Congress regarding the issues and challenges that tribes face in their housing, infrastructure, and community development efforts; and worked with key federal agencies to ensure their effectiveness in Native communities. Overall, NAIHC’s
primary mission is to support tribal housing entities in providing safe, decent, affordable, and culturally appropriate housing for Native people.
The membership of NAIHC is comprised of 267 members representing 463 tribes and tribal housing organizations. NAIHC’s membership includes tribes and groups throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. There are 567 federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages in the United States, all eligible for membership in NAIHC. Other NAIHC members include state-recognized tribes eligible for housing assistance under the 1937 Housing Act, which were grandfathered in under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self–Determination Act of 1996, and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. This state agency administers the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program. Our Voting Members are Tribal Housing Authorities, Tribally Designated Housing Entities, and Tribal housing departments.
ADMINISTRATIVE.
Any questions concerning the technical Scope of Work below or contractual terms and conditions or proposal format should be directed to:
Erla Sagg, TTA Program Director
122 C Street NW, Suite 505
Washington DC 200012150
Interested subcontractors should submit their proposal to [email protected] to be received by 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, April 11, 2025.
SCHEDULE OF KEY DATES.
RFP Circulated: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Proposal Due Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Anticipated Decision Date: on or before Monday, April 14, 2025
Expected Start Date of Project Work: Monday, April 14, 2025
Project Performance End Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
GUIDELINES FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION.
The contract award resulting from this RFP will be based upon the most responsive subcontractor who will be the most advantageous to NAIHC in terms of cost, functionality, and achievement of the project goals.
NAIHC reserves the right and retains complete discretion to reject any or all proposals and discontinue the RFP process without obligation or liability to reject any potential subcontractor and accept other than the lowest-priced proposal.
Subcontractor’s proposal shall be submitted as set forth below:
• The proposal shall not exceed 25 pages, single-spaced, 11-point font, and 1-inch margins (excluding the cover page and the appendices).
• The subcontractor must clearly state their ability to complete the project within the aforementioned time frame.
• NAIHC will prefer a subcontractor that can complete the entire scope of work without partners or subcontractors.
• NAIHC will allow proposers to work cooperatively as long as one subcontractor takes full responsibility for all work performance.
Note that the subcontractor’s proposal, including the appendices, will be incorporated into the final contract between NAIHC and the selected subcontractor.
