Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe - Bear Fat Instructor for Fall Feast - RFP 2026
Bad River Band of the Lake Superior TribeTribal Government · Ashland, WI- Due
- Nov 9, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Katie Koch
- (715) 292-8994
The 30-second brief
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians seeks proposals for a Bear Fat Instructor for the Fall Feast. The instructor will showcase how to render bear fat down, provide approx. 150 small jars of bear fat to community members attending the Feast, and supply all equipment and materials necessary to teach. The instructor must be available Saturday, November 21st at the Community Center in Odanah, WI. Proposals are due by Monday, November 9th, 2026 at 4:00pm, and must be submitted to the Chief Blackbird Center, Attn: Prisscilla Dax, Executive Secretary.
Instructor to showcase how to render bear fat down; Provide approx. 150 small jars of bear fat to community members attending the Feast; Instructor provides all equipment and materials necessary to teach; Be available Saturday, November 21st at the Community Center
Indian Preference
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Summary
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians seeks proposals for a Bear Fat Instructor for the Fall Feast.
The instructor will showcase how to render bear fat down, provide approx. 150 small jars of bear fat to community members attending the Feast, and supply all equipment and materials necessary to teach. The instructor must be available Saturday, November 21st at the Community Center in Odanah, WI. Proposals are due by Monday, November 9th, 2026 at 4:00pm, and must be submitted to the Chief Blackbird Center, Attn: Prisscilla Dax, Executive Secretary.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Indian Preference
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Instructor to showcase how to render bear fat down
- Provide approx. 150 small jars of bear fat to community members attending the Feast
- Instructor provides all equipment and materials necessary to teach
- Be available Saturday, November 21st at the Community Center
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Description of what the instruction will entail
- Relevant experience rendering bear fat and teaching
- Total Cost
- Documentation of and compliance with Indian Preference
- Submit to
- Bad River Tribe, Chief Blackbird Center, Attn: Prisscilla Dax, Executive Secretary, PO Box 39/72682 Maple St, Odanah, WI 54861
- Scope location
- Odanah, WI
- Reported agency
- Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Bad River Tribe, Chief Blackbird Center, Attn: Prisscilla Dax, Executive Secretary, PO Box 39/72682 Maple St, Odanah, WI 54861. For questions, contact Katie Koch.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe in WI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Katie Koch at (715) 292-8994. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Instructor to showcase how to render bear fat down; Provide approx. 150 small jars of bear fat to community members attending the Feast; Instructor provides all equipment and materials necessary to teach; Be available Saturday, November 21st at the Community Center. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Indian Preference" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 9, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Description of what the instruction will entail, Relevant experience rendering bear fat and teaching, Total Cost, Documentation of and compliance with Indian Preference. Review the full document from Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Odanah, WI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.