Oregon Indigenous Languages Documentary Video

The Oregon Department of Education, Office of Indian Education is soliciting proposals for an Indigenous Languages Documentary Film Project through Request for Proposal S-58100-00005364. The project requires producing a documentary film between 60-90 minutes long, highlighting the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon and their Indigenous language programs. Key deliverables include comprehensive filming and interviewing at tribal sites over 9-18 business days, creating a written progress report, and producing a final high-quality documentary film for use by the Agency and participating tribes. Proposers must demonstrate significant experience in documentary filmmaking, understanding of Native community protocols, and ability to work collaboratively with tribal organizations. Evaluation criteria will focus on organizational capacity, project implementation plan, key personnel qualifications, and overall cost. The proposal was posted on January 9, 2023, with a submission deadline of January 30, 2023, and the anticipated contract term is approximately four months, with a potential start date in mid- to late-February 2023.

The Agency encourages participation from certified small businesses and will apply applicable preferences during the selection process. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the procurement appears designed to support Indigenous cultural preservation and education initiatives. The project budget is at least $110,000, with proposers invited to submit budgets for both 60-minute and 90-minute documentary versions. Proposers must maintain specified insurance liability limits and are not required to provide bonding. The tribes may contribute archival materials, photographs, music, and song assets, with the selected contractor responsible for securing necessary copyright releases. The procurement process allows for potential negotiation of contract terms and reserves the right to conduct additional competitive rounds if needed to determine the most appropriate award. Successful implementation will support the broader Oregon Native Student Success Plan's objectives of preserving and integrating tribal languages and cultural education across learning environments.