SNAP and TANF Tribal Collaboration

The State of North Dakota’s Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified vendor to facilitate collaboration between the state‑administered SNAP and TANF programs and the federally recognized tribal nations in North Dakota. The contractor will conduct outreach, hold bi‑annual partnership meetings, develop culturally appropriate training materials, provide technical assistance, and produce regular reports on program participation and performance. The work is performed under a firm‑fixed‑price contract, with travel to tribal sites and all deliverables owned by the State. • Conduct two annual outreach meetings for SNAP and two for TANF with tribal partners, gathering feedback and improving coordination. • Develop toolkits, guides, and training instruments to help state and tribal staff assess tribal income and eligibility. • Provide monthly reporting, monitoring of participation metrics, and recommendations for program integration, while traveling up to 15 days per year across North Dakota.