Request for Proposals (RFP’S) for Certified Public Accountant (Individual or Business)

Business Management Services

The Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) is seeking a Certified Public Accountant (individual or organization) to provide business management, accounting and reporting requirements for the Tribe’s enterprise (Profit) businesses.

BACKGROUND

The Oglala Sioux Tribe is a non-profit organization located in the southwest corner of South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and is now accepting proposals for accounting services for a period of one (1) year beginning upon approval from the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council. However, the contract can be negotiated and renewed not to exceed three (3) year’s total.

The purpose of the Request for Proposal is to outline the requirements for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and to solicit bids from qualified business to perform these services. Submitted and accepted bids will be reviewed to identify which proposal will be the best qualified to perform the business management, accounting and reporting requirement services for the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s Enterprises.

INFORMATION REQUIRED

  • Resume.
  • Three (3) professional & client references.
  • Provide experience in working with tribal entities as it relates to items of the scope of services.
  • The qualification and responsibilities of the organizations executive who will serve as the project lead if the firm/organization is awarded the contract under the RFP.
  • A description of how the firm/organization will meet the immediate challenges to fulfill the future goals of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
  • Breakdown of costs to provide services

SCOPE OF SERVICES

  • Business Management
  • Track Income and Expenses.
  • Reconcile Bank Accounts.
  • Reconcile Payroll Reports.
  • Prepare Financial Statement (Profit and Loss) for review by the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
  • Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Reports.
  • Asset/Liabilities Management.
  • Expense Management.
  • Prepare and submit Federal, State and local compliance reports.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the OST Treasurer with recommendation forwarded to the OST Finance Committee for final approval.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS AND/OR QUESTIONS

Prospective proposals may pose questions or request additional information about this RFP by calling or writing to Oglala Sioux Tribal Treasurer, Cora White Horse at (605) 867-8416 or (605) 407-1130 or via email sent to Cora White Horse a cora.whitehorse@gmail.com or Cora@oglala.org, proposals must be postmarked on or before April, 10, 2026 and sent to Duane Ross, OST Property & Supply Director PO Box 3006, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770.

The envelope subject line must be clearly marked: ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR PROPOSAL. Envelopes must also be labeled: “DO NOT OPEN.” Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.