School Counselor

The Bureau of Indian Education is soliciting proposals for a School Counselor position at Turtle Mountain Middle School in Belcourt, North Dakota. The selected contractor will provide counseling services to approximately 17 students, working 2 days per week (10 hours) for 38 weeks during the school year, with potential Extended School Year services. Key responsibilities include individual student counseling, systematic observations, providing coping skills, interviewing parents and teachers, and maintaining service logs. Minimum qualifications require a full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a School Counselor, at least one year of post-master's counseling experience (preferably in school settings), and the ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation. The original solicitation deadline was August 28, 2025, though an amendment was posted on September 8, 2025, with the current due date listed as September 10, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under NAICS code 621330 with a size standard of $9 million. The contract structure is firm fixed-price with a base year running from September 15, 2025 through August 31, 2026, and includes four potential option years extending through August 31, 2030. Services will be performed at Turtle Mountain Middle School located at 1330 Braves Boulevard, Belcourt, North Dakota, on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation. The recent amendment specifically requires contractors to include Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) fees as a separate line item, with a 3% fee assessment required for all contracts of $10,000 or more. Additionally, contractors must obtain and maintain an annual tribal business license from the TERO Office before commencing work on the reservation.