RFPs

A. Project Overview

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is accepting bids pursuant to this request for proposals (RFP) for the publication of the Against the Tide of American History: The Story of the Mille Lacs Anishinabe, previously published in 1985. Once bids have been received, an award shall be made to the bidder whose bid is responsive to the invitation, most advantageous to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and in accordance with Mille Lacs Band Statutes. See below for further information and bidding instructions.

B. Scope of Project

Against the Tide of American History: The Story of the Mille Lacs Anishinabe.
• The creation of an e-book and the printing of Against the Tide of American History: The Story of the Mille Lacs Anishinabe.
• This book consists of:
o 147 pages with double-sided pages. Sample pictures of the “guts” of the book are attached Exhibit A.
o Within the year the books are received, a request for additional books may be made at a later date.
• Design the front cover, spine, and back cover to be similar to the original cover printed. Sample pictures are attached Exhibit A.
• With the exception of the cover, spine, and first page, the pages should be top-justified.
• Provide proofs for the front cover, spine, back cover, and “guts” of the book prior to printing.
• The printed book should have double-sided pages.

C. Bidding Notes and Instructions

• Submit a detailed invoice for the proposed project.
• Submit an estimated printing timeline.
• Submit a document containing the difference in price for hardcover and softcover and a fee scale showing the varying prices per purchase quantity (such as the print of 200 books, 300 books, 400 books).
• Submit a front cover proof for the project.
• Proposal submissions are due by Friday, November 27, 2026, at 5:00PM.
• Submissions must be emailed to Hanna.Valento@millelacsband.com with the subject line, “Against the Tide.”

D. Contacts

If you have questions or need additional information, please email Hanna Valento, Legal and Policy Counsel at Hanna.Valento@millelacsband.com.