Indian Child Welfare Act Outreach and Engagement

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of the Secretary, is issuing a small procurement Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure services for engagement and outreach with American Indian residents and indigenous communities in Maryland, including 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 requested services include, but are not limited to, educational outreach, policy and practice review, and providing recommendations to the Department. The RFP does not specify the contract term, renewal options, or any evaluation criteria.

The RFP does not provide details on pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements and sources, or other salient financial information. The available documentation includes a financial proposal attachment, but the full context of the RFP is not provided. The RFP is open to all qualified offerors, and the potential award value or budget range is not disclosed.