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BIA Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resources Management Annual Retreat and Strategic Planning Meeting

Statement of Work

Introduction/Justification This retreat will continue our division’s commitment to improve cross branch collaboration, employee/supervisor trust, and strategic planning. Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resources Management (DESCRM staff) want to bolster how the 3 branches can further work together and how to better provide technical assistance to Tribes and the people we serve.

Another area of interest is identifying division strengths and improvements and learning to build on those strengths and improve any deficiencies.

Hosting an in-person retreat will further allow DESCRM staff an opportunity to get acquainted and build team trust; many employees are remote and work in the regions they serve. In addition, staff will familiarize themselves with on-site programs and offices at DOI’s Main Interior Building (MIB) in DC.

Purpose and Activities The purpose of this retreat is to continue strategic planning as a national climate, environment, and cultural resources team, as well as to build the collaborative strength of the team. A goal of this retreat is to provide an opportunity for the team to engage in activities that promote bonding, communication, and increase employee productivity and engagement.

The team will identify consistent approaches in priority topic areas, including a) explore how the division’s branches can further collaborate, b) further develop a cohesive strategic plan, and c) hone strengths/address deficiencies. The team will also meet with executive leadership to further understand and act upon leadership priorities.

Work Activities Contractor Shall:

Hold at least three planning meetings with DESCRM Central Office Develop agenda and run-of show, with input/approval from DESCRM Central Office Send pre-communication/prep work to 2024 DESCRM Retreat participants in a timely manner Facilitate in-person 2024 DESCRM Retreat 06/05-06/24 (note all room/logistics needs will be handled by BIA, meeting will be in MIB, CO-BIA). Facilitation will include working with full group, as well as with up to four subunit breakout groups.

Hold debrief with DESCRM Central Office Prepare Draft Strategic Planning Document for BIA Review, which will include at least two review meetings. Document to include recommendations and next steps.

Finalize Strategic Planning Document

Timeframe 75 days ARO

Qualifications A contractor with experience in facilitating matters with regard to strategic planning and team engagement. Familiarity with BIA organizational structure, federal-tribe government-to-government relationship and federal trust responsibility required.