RFB Queets Generations Building Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation
| Location: | Washington |
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| Posted: | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Agency: | Quinault Indian Nation |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
RFB Queets Generations Building Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation
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| Category: | Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) |
| Status: | Open |
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QUINAULT INDIAN NATION
Owner
PO Box 189, 1214 AALIS Drive
Taholah, WA 98587
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Location and legal address:
EV Charging Stations Install
691 Jackson Heights Drive
Forks, WA 98331
The Quinault Indian Nation is seeking bids to install 4 Level II Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the
Quai’Tso Building in Queets. Contractor will provide all labor, materials and equipment. This is a fixed bid
project.
Basic Scope
• Contractor shall visit the site to become familiar with the project.
• Contractor shall field verify all conditions
• Set up any temporary safety barriers if needed
• Install 4 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Clean up and haul all debris / material to approved landfill.
• Provide network services (hard-wired)
• Provide maintenance service contract
Equipment Specification Requirements
Equipment must:
Follow the Department of Ecology’s guidelines:
https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/summarypages/2402025.html
• Be networked.
• Include user interfaces that are legible in both daytime and nighttime conditions.
• Be certified to operate outdoors and in extreme weather conditions.
• Be certified by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), ETL listed or an equivalent certification.
• Include adequate cord length, protection, and storage.
• Have a minimum one-year manufacturer’s warranty. (Ecology encourages applicants to explore a
longer warranty, when possible.)
• Be installed by a qualified licensed professional according to all federal, state, and local rules,
including applicable permitting and inspection requirements.
• Meet Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J-1772 standard for EV charging plug connector and
operational requirements. Alternatives may be considered by Ecology.
• Be capable of providing electric power at each plug at a minimum 9.0 kW (approximately 240V @
40A).
• Be Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) compatible
Submission Method
Due date: June 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
Please send bids by e-mail to bids@quinault.org attention Cora Pope. Bids must be submitted by 3PM on
Monday June 15, 2026. Late bids will be rejected.
Bidders should provide point-of-contact information including email to Lauren Macfarland, Environmental
Protection Manager. Appointments for site visit or questions regarding this project can be made by calling the
below contact.
Lauren Macfarland, Environmental Protection Manager
360.276.8211 Ext. 7332
360.640.5283
lauren.macfarland@quinault.org
Evaluation Criteria
All responses shall be evaluated with respect to the completeness of the information provided, support for all
claims made, and the overall approach taken. The following criteria shall be utilized in the technical evaluation
of the consultant’s proposal.
1. Firm Qualifications
2. Experience with similar projects involving tribal, local government and/or other governmental
agencies, as well as regional experience
3. Scope of services with clear project completion timelines, wages, and fee schedule for a fixed price
bid. Required completion date for project: April 30, 2027
Reference Documents
1. Exhibit A - AIA Document A105-2017 – Standard Short Form of Agreement Between Owner and
Contractor (Stipulated Fixed Sum)
2. Exhibit B – Debarment Form
Miscellaneous
• Quinault TERO Prevailing Wages apply
• 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 the attached Contract documents, sign a Certification and Debarment Form,
provide a W-9, submit certifications of required insurance coverage, and obtain a Quinault Indian Nation
business licenses for all firms/subcontractors doing work on the Quinault Reservation. Subcontracts must be
approved by the Quinault Indian Nation. The terms and conditions in the Quinault Indian Nation Contract may
not be amended, and bidder agrees to the terms and conditions set forth within.
Safety
At a minimum. all workers performing on-site construction work shall wear high visibility safety vests, hard
hats and appropriate footwear, and shall wear safety goggles and gloves as appropriate for the work task they
are undertaking. Given the uncertain nature of the home and property, the Contractor should assume that
asbestos and other potentially harmful substances are present and wear appropriate respirators and/or masks.
The Contractor shall furnish a copy of its safety plan prior to mobilization to site.
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 and
payment of a fee prior to commencing work on the Quinault Indian Reservation. Every Contractor with a
Contract Sum of $10,000 or more, or more than one contract in a 12- month period and the aggregate sum of
those contracts is $10,000 or more, shall pay a one-time fee of 1.75% of the total Contract Sum. Such fee shall
be paid by the Contractor. Contact Evelyn Kalama 360-276-8211 ext. 4805 EKalama@quinault.org
Insurance Requirements
Contractor is required to provide proof of current Worker’s Compensation insurance with Washington State statutory limits
end Employer’s liability insurance. Minimum coverage $1,000,000 per occurrence. Contractor will provide proof of
Commercial General Liability Insurance stating adequate coverage for project. Carrier shall be rated A.M. Best’s Insurance
rating of at least A or better. Minimum coverage: General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate; Excess
Liability $5,000,000 per occurrence / $5,000,000 aggregate. Policies need to list site location, project name, city and state, and
shall name the following parties as Additionally Insured and named Certificate Holders: Quinault Indian Nation, its elected
officials, officers, employees.
Contractor shall carry Automotive Liability Insurance. Minimum coverage $1,000,000 combined single limit for hired and
non-owned vehicles with Personal Protection Insurance and Property Protection Insurance.
Permits
Contractor shall be responsible for all permitting and compliance with Quinault Indian Nation tribal codes prior
to commencing work.
Retainage
The Nation shall hold back a retainage in the amount of five percent (5%) of any and all payments made to the
Contractor for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of final acceptance, or until receipt of all necessary
releases from the State Department of Revenue and the State Department of Labor and Industries, and until
settlement of any liens filed under chapter 60.28 RCW, whichever is later.
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 the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for the following lump
sum: NOTE: BIDS shall include all other applicable fees.
ITEM
Base Bid
DESCRIPTION
Install 4 Level-II EV Charging Stations $
AMOUNT
Total
$
Calendar day to Complete
Days
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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AIA Document A105® – 2017
Standard Short Form of Agreement Between Owner and
Contractor
AGREEMENT made as of the « » day of « » in the year « »
(In words, indicate day, month and year.)
BETWEEN the Owner:
(Name, legal status, address and other information)
« Quinault Indian Nation »« federally-recognized Indian tribe »
«1214 Aalis Dr. »
«PO Box 189 »
« Taholah, WA 98587 »
and the Contractor:
(Name, legal status, address and other information)
« »« »
«»
«»
«»
for the following Project:
(Name, location and detailed description)
Installation of 4 Level II Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the Queets Generations
Building
«»
«»
The Architect:
(Name, legal status, address and other information)
In lieu of an Architech being named, the Owner’s Representative will perform these
duties
«»
«»
«»
The Owner and Contractor agree as follows.
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