RFB Mowing Scotchbroom in the Taholah Upper Village.

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Jan 1, 2026
Due:	Jan 30, 2026
Agency:	Quinault Indian Nation
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
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QUINAULT INDIAN NATION

Owner

PO Box 189, 1214 AALIS Drive

Taholah, WA 98587

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Location and legal address:

Quinault Indian Nation Administrative Complex—1214, Aalis Dr. (PO box 89)

Taholah, WA, 98587

The Quinault Indian Nation Invasive Species Program is seeking fixed cost bids for the mowing and

removal of noxious weeds in 36.5 acres of freshly cleared land in Taholah within the Quinault Indian

Reservation. The area will be utilized for new housing units, but before construction begins the total

vegetation load needs to be reduced. Scotchbroom is the primary target and is to be mowed once in the

winter and again in the following fall, preferably before the Scotchbroom present goes to seed and loads the

seed bank. The contractor will be responsible for traveling to Taholah to complete the restoration work, and

to remove any leftover vegetative material to another quarantine waste storage site. The contractor will need

to supply their own large mower machine. The scope of work for the vegetation control will include at least

the following tasks:

• Mowing and/or mulching of all Scotchbroom plants that are present in the 36.5-acre area of land.

• Potential removal and hauling of the cut Scotchbroom material to a secondary site.

• Protect or otherwise limit potential damage to surveyed markers.

• Any costs for survey markers that are damaged or require replacement are the responsibility of the

contractor.

• The contractor will have discretion to determine which areas are suitable for mowing.

• Contractor is responsible for washing machinery prior and after the work to prevent potential the spread

of seeds into and from the site.

• Contractors must complete an on-site visit to assess the condition of the vegetation and assess the

work needed before their bids are considered.

Please send bids by e-mail to bids@quinault.org attention Ms. Cora Pope. Bids must submitted by 3PM on

Friday, January 30, 2026. Late bids will be rejected. If you have questions regarding this RFB, or would like to

schedule a site visit, please contact:

Cavin Park, Invasives Specialist

cavin.park@quinault.org

360-276-8215 ext. 7312

NOTE:

• Quinault TERO Prevailing Wages apply

• Unless contractor is a sole proprietorship, Workman’s Compensation coverage will be required.

• Performance/Payment Bond is not required for this project

This RFB does not commit QIN to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in preparation of a response to

this invitation, or to procure or contract for services or supplies. Bidders will not offer any gratuities, favors or

anything of monetary value to any employee, officer, or agent of the Nation for the purpose of influencing

favorable disposition toward either their proposal or any other proposal submitted as a result of this RFB. All

proposals submitted hereunder become the exclusive property of the Nation. The Nation reserves the right to

accept all or part of the bid, or to decline the whole bid.

The successful bidder will sign a Certification and Debarment Form, provide a W-9, submit certifications of

required insurance coverage, and obtain a Quinault Indian Nation business license for all firms/subcontractors

doing work on the Quinault Reservation. Subcontracts must be approved by the Quinault Indian Nation in

advance.

Nation’s Tribal Employment (TERO)

The Nation’s Tribal Employment Right Ordinance (TERO) provides the Nation’s Indian Preference policy that

applies to this contract—see attached. Other TERO requirements include submission of a Compliance Plan

prior to commencing work on the Quinault Indian Reservation. Contact Evelyn Kalama 360-276-8211 ext. 4805

EKalama@quinault.org

BID SCHEDULE

NOTE: BIDS shall not include Washington State and local sales tax on all items delivered to the site on the

Quinault Indian Reservation. Washington State B&O taxes do not apply to construction charges performed

within the boundaries of the Quinault Indian Reservation. All other applicable taxes and fees may apply.

BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO REFER TO THE WASHINGTON STATE, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,

INDIAN TAX GUIDE AT:

http://dor.wa.gov/content/findtaxesandrates/retailsalestax/indians/indiantaxguide/default.aspx.

The undersigned certify that they have examined the location of the project, and read and thoroughly

understand the plans, specifications, and contract governing the work embraced in this improvement or as

much thereof as can be completed with the money available, in accordance with the said plans, specifications,

contract, and the following schedule:

BIDDER agrees to perform all the work described in a fixed bid.

ITEM

Base Bid

DESCRIPTION

Urban Scotchbroom Mowing

Labor

Mileage & Fuel

AMOUNT

Number of days to complete

TOTAL BID

$_______________________

Name of Firm

NOTE: If bidder is a corporation, write State of Incorporation; if a partnership, give full names and addresses

of all parties below.

Signed by

Officials Capacity

Print Name

Address

Federal Tax ID #

Email address: __________________________

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Bid Title:	RFB Mowing Scotchbroom in the Taholah Upper Village.
Category:	Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO)
Status:	Open