RFP | Facilities Construction; ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES, ROGERS BAR CHURCH

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Jan 26, 2026
Due:	Feb 17, 2026
Agency:	The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

OWNER:

THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION

PROJECT:

ROGERS BAR CHURCH

PHASE 1 EXISTING CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT

ISSUE DATE:

January 27th, 2026

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME:

Proposals shall be submitted no later than:

February 17th, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST

SUBMIT PROPOSAL TO:

Proposals shall be submitted to:

Connect Advisors

Email: bdonnels@connect-advisors.com

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 The Colville Confederated Tribes (the “Owner”) has engaged Connect Advisors as the

Owner’s Representative (“O.R.”) for the Rogers Bar Church – Phase 1 Existing

Conditions Assessment (the “Project”). Connect Advisors is soliciting proposals from

qualified architectural firms (“Firm”) to provide professional services for the

evaluation and assessment of the historic Rogers Bar Church.

1.1.2

The Owner intends to enter into one contract with a single architectural firm acting as

the prime consultant for this Project. The selected Firm shall provide structural

engineering services either through licensed in-house staﬀ or through a subcontracted

structural engineering consultant. Proposals must include both architectural and

structural engineering services within a single coordinated scope of work. The Owner

does not intend to issue separate contracts by discipline for this phase.

1.1.3 This RFP is intended to obtain detailed proposals for assessment, documentation,

recommended approaches, and conceptual cost ranges. This RFP is not an oﬀer to

enter into a contract, but a solicitation of proposals from qualified firms.

1.2 Funding

1.2.1 The funding for this Project may include Tribal and/or federal funding sources.

Selection and award are not contingent upon a final construction budget, as this RFP is

limited to assessment and planning services only.

SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION

2.1 Project Location

2.1.1 Rogers Bar area on the Colville Reservation, Ferry County, Washington. The site is

generally located 21.5 miles south of Inchelium, Washington, along Silver Creek Road,

near latitude 48.070327 and longitude -118.275232.

2.2 Project Background

2.2.1 Rogers Bar Church is a historically and culturally significant structure for the Colville

Confederated Tribes. The building currently exhibits visible signs of distress, including

floor bowing, suspected foundation settlement, and general deterioration associated

with age and environmental exposure.

2.2.2

The Owner’s intent is not to pursue a full historical restoration at this time. Rather, the

current intent is to gain a clear, factual understanding of the building’s condition and

to identify feasible pathways to make the structure safe, stable, and usable for

community purposes. The Owner recognizes that historical structures often reveal

hidden conditions and that, in some cases, broader renovation may ultimately be

more practical or cost-eﬀective. This assessment is intended to provide the technical

information necessary to make informed decisions without committing the Owner to

any particular scope or approach.

2.3 Owner’s Program

2.3.1 The Owner’s objectives for this phase include:

1. Documenting existing architectural and structural conditions

2. Identifying immediate safety concerns and stabilization needs

3. Determining the causes and extent of settlement or structural movement

4. Evaluating alternative repair, stabilization, or rehabilitation strategies

5. Developing conceptual (order-of-magnitude) cost ranges for each strategy

6. Establishing a clear basis for future design and budget decisions

2.4 Scope of Work

2.4.1 The selected Firm shall lead and coordinate all architectural and structural assessment

activities. The scope of work is strictly limited to investigation, evaluation, reporting,

and conceptual planning.

2.5 Architectural Services

2.5.1 The Firm shall evaluate the building envelope, interior conditions, circulation,

accessibility, and life-safety considerations. This includes review of roofing, siding,

windows, moisture intrusion, deterioration, and architectural elements that may

influence future work. The Firm shall identify character-defining or historically

significant features that should be considered in future decision-making.

2.5.2 The Firm shall develop and describe potential architectural approaches ranging from

limited intervention to more comprehensive renovation, depending on findings.

Conceptual cost ranges shall be provided for each architectural approach.

2.6 Structural Engineering Services

2.6.1 The Firm shall include a licensed structural engineer to conduct a detailed on-site

investigation of the building’s structural systems, including foundation conditions,

framing, load paths, floor systems, lateral stability, and areas of visible distress. The

engineer shall assess the causes and severity of settlement or deformation, identify

any immediate safety risks, and recommend feasible stabilization or repair methods.

2.6.2 The structural engineer shall provide conceptual cost ranges for each recommended

structural approach and identify any areas where additional exploratory work or

testing may be required in future phases.

2.7 Excluded Services

2.7.1 Phase 1 services are limited to visual observation, non-destructive evaluation, and

professional judgment based on accessible conditions. The scope explicitly

excludes any destructive testing, invasive probing, excavation, coring, material

sampling, laboratory testing, geotechnical investigations, environmental testing, or

verification of concealed conditions unless specifically authorized in writing by the

Owner or Owner’s Representative through a separate scope amendment.

2.8 Reporting and Deliverables

2.8.1 The Firm shall prepare a single, coordinated Architectural and Structural Existing

Conditions Report that includes narrative findings, photographic documentation,

diagrams as appropriate, recommended strategies, conceptual cost ranges, and

identification of next steps. The Firm shall also present the findings to the Owner and

Connect Advisors.

SECTION 3: PROCUREMENT PROCESS

3.1 Compliance With Legal Requirements

3.1.1 This procurement will be conducted in accordance with Colville Confederated Tribes’

procurement policies and applicable laws.

3.2 Qualifications

3.2.1 Firms responding to this RFP must demonstrate:

1. A minimum of five (5) years of experience with similar assessment,

rehabilitation, or historic structure projects

2. Experience managing architect-led, multidisciplinary consultant teams

3. Ability to develop conceptual budgets and technical evaluations

4. Experience working with Tribal governments or public entities

5. All required professional licenses and registrations

3.3 Native American Preference

3.3.1 This procurement is subject to Native American Preference in accordance with

applicable Tribal law and policy of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Preference may be given to qualified Native American-owned firms and firms that

demonstrate meaningful participation. Firms shall identify their ownership status and

any participation in their proposal.

3.4 TERO

3.4.1 This Project may be subject to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). The selected Firm shall comply with all

applicable TERO requirements. Submission of a TERO utilization plan is not required at

the proposal stage, but may be required prior to or as a condition of contract

execution, unless waived by the Tribe.

3.5 Safety/ TOSHA/ OSHA

3.5.1 The selected Firm shall comply with all applicable safety and health regulations,

including Tribal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) requirements

and applicable OSHA standards. Although this Project is limited to assessment and site

investigation activities, the Firm is responsible for ensuring the safety of its personnel

while on site.

3.6 Incurring Costs

3.6.1 All liability for costs incurred by any individual or firm in preparing their proposal,

expended during the selection process, or otherwise incurred prior to the receipt of an

executed contract will be borne by the individual or firm. The Firm’s proposal must

remain valid and irrevocable for a period of not less than sixty (60) days after the

deadline stated herein. By submitting a response to the Owner, the individual or firm

acknowledges this responsibility.

3.7 Interviews

3.7.1 The Owner may conduct interviews with shortlisted Firms. Firms shall be prepared to

participate in interviews with reasonable notice.

3.8 Evaluation & Selection

3.8.1 Proposals will be evaluated based on understanding of the Project, quality of

approach, qualifications of the proposed team, experience with similar projects,

schedule, and overall value. Native American–owned firms may receive preference

consistent with Tribal policy. The proposal’s fee will be evaluated as part of the overall

value and qualifications and will not be the sole determining factor.

3.9 Evaluation Scoring Matrix

3.9.1 Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria and relative weighting:

Evaluation Category

Understanding of Project and Approach

Qualifications and Experience of Firm and Team

Relevant Experience with Similar Projects

Fee Proposal and Overall Value

Indian Preference and Participation

Weight

30%

25%

20%

15%

10%

3.9.2 The Owner reserves the right to adjust weighting, request clarifications, conduct

interviews, or negotiate scope and fees as part of the selection process.

3.10 Firm Selection

3.10.1 Following interviews, the Selection Committee will select a firm to continue

negotiations with for this project and will submit a recommendation to the Tribal

Council for their final consideration and approval.

3.10.2 The Owner reserves the right to postpone the award for any reason.

3.11 Rejection of Proposals

3.11.1 Any and all proposals received may be rejected by the Owner during the selection

process. Negotiations may be undertaken with the Firm whose price and other factors

indicate that they are qualified, responsible, and capable of performing the work.

Negotiations may be entered into separately with competing individuals or firms.

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RFP | Facilities Construction; ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES, ROGERS BAR CHURCH

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