RFP Experienced carver(s) to produce a canoe fit for ocean
| Location: | Washington |
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| Posted: | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Due: | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Agency: | Quinault Indian Nation |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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RFP Experienced carver(s) to produce a canoe fit for ocean
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| Category: | Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) |
| Status: | Open |
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Request for Proposal
The Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) is pleased to present a Request for Proposal (RFP) to
commission a carved canoe fit for river and ocean waterways for the purpose of prevention
under the tribal plan with our Opioid Prevention program.
This RFP presents our evaluation criteria and scoring for submittals. Per QIN policy,
preference is given to bidders that are Indian-owned (See QIN Indian Preference Policy,
attached).
Introduction
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to identify an experienced carver(s) to produce a
canoe fit for ocean and river waterways. Once a contractor is selected, the contract will inform
the Nation’s contract officer of the timeline needed to deliver the completed canoe project.
Scope of Work
The services requested are as follows:
• Share canoe specifications and waterway abilities.
• Work with Contract Officer to keep QIN informed of progress of canoe.
• The canoe should be at minimum 38 ft by 5 foot.
• Option: Produce 10 carved paddles with quote to accompany canoe.
Minimum Qualifications
• Description of experience in practice areas and services proposed, including an
explanation of how these services will best meet the Nation’s needs as described in the
Scope of Work.
• A list of at least 3 (three) references regarding reputation and qualifications.
• Quinault Preference will apply
Submission Requirements
***INCOMPLETE PROPOSALS CANNOT BE REVIEWED.***
Proposals shall demonstrate the professional capability and availability to satisfactorily and
timely complete all the tasks as described in the Scope of Work section of this RFP.
Responses shall include:
1. The Prime Consultant/firm legal name, address, telephone number and principal contact
email address;
2. The principal assigned to this project, the project manager (if different) and a brief
description of their qualifications (experience) and list of projects similar in scope.
4. Flat Fee proposal based on the proposed scope of work
6. A minimum of three references that are knowledgeable regarding the firm’s recent
performance on similar projects.
Project Schedule: Once the contractor is selected, art will need to be available to the Nation
where the Nation becomes the owner of the art to utilize specifically within their programs.
Selection Process
The QIN will appoint a committee made up of at a minimum Human Services Staff (Director,
Deputy-Director, Deputy Director and Senior Program Rep. to evaluate all responsive RFP
submissions and rank them based on experience, qualifications and criteria listed above. The
Committee may conduct interviews during the selection process.
Evaluation Criteria
The basis of the award will be to the respondent receiving the most points from the Committee
review based on the following criteria:
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Project understanding, scope of work, work plan and schedule (30 points)
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Qualifications/Experience, especially working with tribal communities (30 points)
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Past performance/references (10 points)
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Cost proposal (30 points)
Requirements for the Selected Contractor
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• Contractor will obtain a Quinault Indian Nation business license.
• Contractor must submit a Form W-9 within 10 days of signing contract.
Terms and Conditions
Questions regarding this RFP or the submittal process should be directed to Aliza Brown at
abrown@quinault.org. All submissions will be provided via email by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday,
Aug 28th, 2026 to bids@quinault.org with a cc: to abrown@quinault.org
Indian Preference applies to all contract procurement with the QIN. The determination of who
is an Indian Contractor is made by the Tribal Employment Rights Office according to Quinault
Tribal Code, Title 97. Indian Contractors must provide certification from the Tribal Employment
Rights Office in order to be considered eligible for Indian Preference.
Respondents must not have been suspended or debarred by the federal government and will
need a UEI number and registry in https://sam.gov.
QIN reserves the right to reject any and all submittals, to waive irregularities and informalities
in this RFP process, and to negotiate with the respondents to ensure QIN receives the
appropriate deliverables within the required timeframe. This RFP does not obligate QIN to pay
any cost incurred by respondents in the preparation and submission of the statement of
qualifications. All such cost shall be borne solely by each submitter. Furthermore, the RFP
does not obligate QIN to enter into a contract or proceed with the procurement of the project or
any services. All submissions become the property of the QIN and will not be returned.
The contract resulting from acceptance of a proposal by the Nation shall be in a form supplied
or approved by the Nation, and shall reflect the specifications in this RFP. The negotiation and
execution of such Contract will be deemed by the parties to have occurred within the Quinault
Indian Reservation and any interpretation shall be in accordance with the laws of the Quinault
Indian Nation. A copy of the contract will be available for review upon request. The Nation
reserves the right to reject any proposed agreement that does not conform to the specifications
contained in the RFP, and which is not approved by the Office of Attorney General.
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