Request for Proposal- SBOP- Legal Service Provider

The Chickasaw Nation is seeking a licensed attorney with at least seven years of experience in business law to provide legal services under the SSBCI Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program. The selected provider will support 40 to 50 small businesses, specifically those that are VSB or SEDI-owned, over a two-year performance period from late summer 2026 through February 2028. The engagement involves a cumulative goal of approximately 1,350 billable hours focused on business formation, regulatory compliance, contract drafting and review, and capital access assistance to connect businesses with funding opportunities such as the Chickasaw Collateral Support Program and Chickasaw Venture Capital Program. Deliverables include monthly reporting, the delivery of at least four workshops, and the provision of legal compliance checklists. Services will be delivered through a hybrid model including virtual consultations for nationwide Chickasaw-owned businesses and in-person office hours in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and other rural areas as needed. Proposals are evaluated based on qualifications and experience, the quality of the proposed scope of services, and the reasonableness of the pricing structure. The contract is funded by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and requires compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, the Davis-Bacon Act, and the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act. Providers must submit hourly pricing and separate travel costs, with monthly invoicing on a net 30 basis. Proposals are due by September 14, 2026, and should be submitted to Kellie Rushing.