RFQ | CCT Early Childhood Education/Head Start, Tribal Language Education and Curriculum Consultant

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 (509) 634-2200
FAX: (509) 634-4116
Request for Quotes-
Tribal Language Education and Curriculum Consultant
CCT Early Childhood Education/Head Start
General Information
Posted Date: October 28, 2026
Closing Date: November 13, 2026
Bid Opening Date: November 16, 2026
Project Completion Preferred By: June 30, 2027
Project Completed No Later Than: June 30, 2027
Description
The Colville Confederated Tribes is announcing a request for quotes (RFQ) for the Early Childhood
Education/Head Start. We are seeking a qualified consultant to create a curriculum inclusive of language and
monthly cultural activities translated into nslxcin, titoqatimt, and nxaamxcin using current ECE/HS created
annual cultural calendar, previously created entry level teacher curriculum, established resources from Colville
Tribes website, books created by current teaching staff within the ECE/Head Start program and resources
available through a partnership with kwu cnxi.
Finished product must contain monthly box type curriculum sets using play based modalities that included all
teaching and learning materials, posters, and supplies. The curriculum must focus on place based learning in
collaboration with a team chosen by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation: Early Childhood
Education/Head Start program.
The finished product must also including a language learning app specific to the teaching and learning or
children ages birth to five that can be used on tablets and smart boards in classroom and at home. App must
be available to teaching staff, children, families, and community to ensure classroom/home connection for
learning. The finished product must focus on comprehension, engagement, and cognitive development and
provide extended lessons to increase family engagement.
Applicant must have knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Creative Curriculum,
Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment, Preschool development, and Native Language and Culture.
The quote proposed shall consider the groups time, materials, and the timeframe to complete the project. Bids
will be awarded based on proposal requirements, experience and ability to meet the deadlines as posted
above. Bids will be awarded to one group meeting necessary criteria to complete project.
All completed curriculum will be the property of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and must
be completed in both an editable and professional printable format.
Proposal Requirements:
1. The proposal shall be formatted as an invoice which includes grand total cost reflecting the total
amount of the bid.
2. The proposal shall include a guaranteed delivery date of finished project.
3. The proposal shall include resume for each group member.

4. The proposal shall include 3 references from customers for which similar curriculums have been
constructed.
Evaluation Criteria:
All responsive proposals will be opened, reviewed and rated based upon the following evaluation factors:
X Resume/Experience
X-Knowledge Base
X Overall Price
X Tribal Preference will apply in selection.
Late proposals will not be opened and will not be considered.
Award Information:
Contract will be awarded to the submission or submissions with the best proposal meeting the evaluation
criteria. The selected will be directly contacted to initiate the contracting process; all others will receive a
written response by mail.
Point of Contact and Submission
Bids will be accepted by email, in-person delivery, and electronic submissions.
Mailing Address:
Jeanie Kent
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Early Childhood Education/Head Start
P.O. Box 150
Nespelem, WA 99155
Office:
Office: Nespelem Head Start
19 Wenatchi Street
Nespelem, WA 99155
Colville Agency Campus
Phone 509-634-2760
Fax 509-634-2788
For Electronic Submission by Email:
jeanie.kent@colvilletribes.com