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 Air Quality Program is seeking bids for the refurbishment of a 30,000lb load
capacity pup trailer used by the QIN Roads Department to a safe, usable condition. The department will use
the trailer to increase the overall capacity of its accompanying dump truck it uses to transport fill material
and gravel. Bids over $18,000 will not be considered. The contractor will be responsible for traveling to
Taholah to complete the restoration work; or to transport the pup trailer offsite from Taholah to complete
the refurbishment. The scope of work for the refurbishment will include at least the following tasks:
• fix electrical wiring and lights
• rebuild air brake system
• clean service wheel bearings /axle and suspension components
• replace damaged suspension components (broken leaf spring)
• install new needed tires
• service and repair hydraulic system/ related components
• replaced rotten hoses
• repair damage to anti buck stabilizer system (requires some
• new parts)
• Contractors must complete an on-site visit to assess the condition of the trailer and assess the work
needed before their bids will be considered.
Please send bids by e-mail to bids@quinault.org attention Ms. Cora Pope. Bids must submitted by 3PM on
Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Late bids will be rejected. If you have questions regarding this RFB, or would
like to schedule a site visit, please contact:
Cody Cook-Winscher, Air Quality Specialist
cody.cook-winscher@quinault.org
360-276-8215 ext. 7310
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.
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
New parts for the trailer
Labor
Mileage & Towing
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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