DHS-Small Procurement Indian Child Welfare Act Outreach and Engagement - OOS-POLIC-25-001-S (1) (1).pdf

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS or Department), Office of the Secretary, to procure services for engagement and outreach with American Indian residents and indigenous communities in Maryland, including but not limited to those affiliated with state and federally recognized tribes. The purpose is to update policy and practice with respect to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Maryland's 'kin first' child welfare statutes and policies.

The services requested include but are not limited to educational outreach, policy and practice review, and providing recommendations to the Department. Pricing terms, funding requirements, and set asides are not provided in the document. The contract term and any renewal options are also not specified.