Quinault Housing Authority
P.O. BOX 160 | Taholah, WA 98587
(360) 276-4320 | FAX (360) 276-4778 | 1-888-891-0017
Request for Proposals
Construction Cost Estimating Services
The Quinault Housing Authority (QHA) is seeking a firm or individual to provide
construction cost estimating services for new residential construction. The anticipated
number of homes to be constructed in the project is fourteen.
Whether a firm or an individual, the awardee must have proper licensing in the state of
Washington to perform the work. QIN business license will need to be obtained after
award of contract.
The scope of work for the contract that will be associated with this RFP is a follows;
• Provide a construction cost estimate for each home and lot that the home will be
built on, from groundwork to completion, based on engineer and architect
drawings and specifications. Costs to include all materials, labor, markups, profit,
overhead and any other costs that are typical for residential construction in the
area.
• Provide a total project cost for construction of the homes and all site work for all
the lots in the project, factoring in any economy of scale savings that can
reasonably be expected by constructing all the homes at once.
• Advise QHA on any cost adjustment, by percentage, that should be considered
based on the anticipated start of construction.
I. Indian Preference (20 pts)
The Quinault Indian Nation has enacted a TERO Ordinance governing Indian Preference,
and the Quinault Housing Authority has adopted an Indian Preference Policy, set forth in
section 3000.10 of the QHA Procurement Policy. To the greatest extent feasible,
preference shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian-Owned economic enterprises
in the award of all contracts and subcontracts.
A. An Indian, Indian –Owned economic enterprise or Indian organization is eligible for
Indian Preference (15 points)
B. Proposals shall include a statement describing how you will provide for Indian
preference in subcontracting, training and employment in this contract, including
the number or percentage of Indians to be employed and trained, in accordance
with Section 3000.10 of the QHA Procurement Policy. All proposals must include
this statement. (5 points)
II. Cost (30 pts)
Provide a total cost for all aspects of the estimating project, including any meetings with
QHA.
Include a current fee schedule for all staff anticipated to be involved in the work,
reimbursables and mileage rates, if applicable.
III. Experience & Ability to Perform (50)
Provide a detailed description of experience performing construction estimating
services. Specify any previous experience working with tribes or tribal housing
authorities.
Provide at least two references from clients that you have performed this service for in
the past. With the most recent listed first.
Other provisions
• The consultant selected must have all required insurance, including worker’s
compensation, general liability insurance of not less than $500,000.00 per occurrence
and $100,000.00 aggregate.
• Consultant selected will be required to complete a TERO compliance plan and pay the
1.75% TERO fee; per QTC 97.03.040 (d) the TERO fee cannot be included in the bid price.
The consultant will be required to follow all TERO regulations; including hiring from the
TERO hall, if required by the TERO office.
• The consultant will be required to obtain a QIN business license.
Bids are due no later than January 20th at 4:30pm; proposals can be emailed to the address
below.
Jeff Tottie
Procurement Compliance Coordinator
Quinault Housing Authority
Ph: 360 276-4320
Fax: 360 276-4778
Email: jtottie@quinault.org
