SB | Environmental Trust, Pre-Engineered Metal Building Erection and Site Improvements

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Aug 12, 2026
Due:	Sep 9, 2026
Agency:	The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	54 - Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

P.O. Box 150 Nespelem, WA 99155 (509) 634-2200

Sealed Bid Notice

Environmental Trust Pre-Engineered Metal

Building Erection and Site Improvements

1.01 Description

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (Colville Tribes) Facilities Construction

Department is seeking Construction firms (Contractor) registered in the state of Washington to

assemble an Owner furnished pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) and site improvements for

the Environmental Trust Department located at 15 Methow Avenue, Nespelem, WA 99155. The

services provided must meet objectives as described herein.

The Colville Tribes business hours are Monday thru Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. excluding

Saturdays, Sundays, Tribal and Federal holidays.

1.02 Introduction

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is a Sovereign Nation. Presidential Executive

Order established the Colville Indian Reservation in 1872, with a land base of 1.4 million acres

located in North Central Washington State. The Administrative Headquarters are located at the

Lucy Covington Government Center, 21 Colville Street, Nespelem, WA 99155.

1.03 Purpose of Sealed Bid

The purpose of this Sealed Bid Notice is to solicit proposals from qualified Contractors and

establish a contract to assemble an Owner furnished PEMB and site improvements for the

Environmental Trust Department located at 15 Methow Avenue, Nespelem, WA 99155 as

identified in the scope of work. The instructions on Bid preparation, required documents,

eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria are provided herein.

1.04 General Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide all permits; meet all regulatory requirements and all construction

activities necessary to perform a complete job of erecting an Owner furnished PEMB and site

improvements for the Environmental Trust Department located at 15 Methow Avenue, Nespelem,

WA 99155. The required construction activities include but not limited to demolishing one shed,

removing existing sidewalk, remove tree stump, add new sidewalk, add gravel to driveway, pave

approach, place foundation and concrete slab, erect the new Owner-Furnished Pre-Engineered

Metal Building with a completely operational electrical system as shown in Exhibit “A” Vicinity

Map/Demolition Plan/Site Plan and Exhibit “B” PEMB Construction Drawings. Tribal

Employment Rights Ordinance, TOSHA and Tribal Solid Waste Disposal requirements apply.

Before proceeding with the work, Contractor will have in place all required permits from each

applicable regulating authority.

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1.05 Response Format

Contractor proposals must be submitted in the format specified below. Contractors that deviate

from this format may be deemed non-responsive.

1.06 Completeness of Proposal

The Contractor must submit a completed Bid form signed by a Contractor representative

authorized to bind the proposing firm contractually. The Contractor must identify on the form any

exceptions the Contractor takes to the Tribes Sealed Bid Proposal, or declare that there are no

exceptions taken.

1.07 Questions & Proposal Submission

Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Colville Tribes Construction Facility Manager

no later than 03:00 pm September 9, 2026 at which time the bids will be opened. Provide an

electronic copy of proposal by emailing Theresa Desautel at

theresa.desautel.adm@colvilletribes.com. Please use subject line: “Environmental Trust PEMB &

Site Improvements”

Questions should be directed to Theresa Desautel via the email address above. Questions will be

taken until seven (7) days prior to the submission date, with the final addendum issued no later

than three (3) days prior to submission.

A public bid opening will be held virtually on Google Meet on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at

3:30 pm. Google Meet joining info:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zxu-gkev-nwx

Join by Phone: (843)631-7241 PIN: 255 782 893#

1.08 Site Visitations

A site visit is not required and will be held on August 19, 2026 at 01:00 pm. By submitting his/her

proposal, the Contractor acknowledges that he/she has satisfied him/herself as to the nature and

locations of the work.

1.09 Contractor’s Cost to Develop Proposals

Costs for developing proposals in response to the Bid Notice are entirely the obligation of the

Contractor and shall not be chargeable in any manner to the Colville Tribes.

1.10 Indian Preference

Notice is hereby given that the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation has in force Title

10 Employment and Contracting; Chapter 10-1 Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO),

and Chapter 10-3 Indian Preference in Contracting, covering but not limited to Indian employment,

Training, contracting and subcontracting. Bidders are directed to contact the Colville Tribal TERO

department to obtain complete information regarding compliance requirements and

responsibilities under the law. It is also incumbent on the contractor and/or subcontractor to insure

all compliance requirements are met prior to commencing work. It is also advisable for covered

entities to be aware of the TERO requirements for certification as an Indian firm, sanctions for

non-compliance and the appeal process. The Colville Tribal TERO department can be reached by

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calling (509) 634-2735

Section 2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.01 Questions Regarding the Bid Notice

Requests for interpretation/clarification of the Bid Notice document must be made in writing and

submitted to Mrs. Theresa Desautel, the Facilities Construction Manager, by e-mail

theresa.desautel.adm@colvilletribes.com. Unauthorized contact with other tribal employees

regarding this Bid Notice may result in disqualification. All oral communications will be

considered unofficial and non-binding on the Colville Tribes. Allow seven (7) days for processing

written questions received. All questions must be submitted no later than September 2, 2026 at

05:30 pm.

2,02 Bid Notice Amendments

The Colville Tribes reserves the right to request any respondent clarify its proposal or to supply

any additional material deemed necessary to assist in the evaluation of the Bid.

The Colville Tribes reserves the right to change the Bid Notice schedule or issue amendments to

the Bid Notice at any time. The Colville Tribes also reserves the right to cancel or reissue the Bid

Notice. All such addenda must be acknowledged and will become part of the Bid Notice.

2.03 Withdrawal of Proposal

Provided notification is received in writing, proposals may be withdrawn at any time prior to the

proposal response due date and time specified. Proposals cannot be changed or withdrawn after

the time designated for receipt.

2.04 Rejection of Proposals

The Colville Tribes reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any minor

informalities or irregularities contained in any proposal, and to accept any proposal deemed to be

in the best interest of the Colville Tribes.

2.05 Proposal Validity Period

Submission of a proposal will signify the Contractor’s agreement that its proposal and the content

thereof are valid for 120 days following the proposal response deadline unless otherwise agreed to

in writing by both parties. The proposal will become part of the Contract negotiated between the

Colville Tribes and the successful Contractor.

2.06 Proposal Signatures

A representative authorized to obligate the firm must sign the proposal, with the Contractor’s

address and telephone information provided. Unsigned proposals will not be considered.

2.07 Insurance Requirements

The Colville Tribes will require the selected Contractor to comply with the insurance requirements

as listed in the Bid Notice; see Attachment “A”. Questions regarding insurance requirements can

be discussed with the Tribes Risk Management Office, (509) 634-2447.

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2.08 Equal Opportunity Requirements

The Colville Tribes is an equal opportunity employer and requires all Contractors to comply with

policies and regulations concerning equal opportunity. The contractor, in the performance of the

Contract, agrees not to discriminate in its employment because of the employees or applicant’s

race, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or physical handicap.

2.09 Other Compliance Requirements

In addition to the nondiscrimination and affirmative action compliance requirements previously

listed, the Contractor awarded a Contract shall comply with Tribal, Federal, State and local laws,

statutes and ordinances relatively to the execution of the work. This requirement includes, but is

not limited to, protection of public and employee safety and health; environmental protection;

waste reduction and recycling; the protection of natural resources; permits; fees; taxes; and similar

subject.

2.10 Ownership of Documents

Any reports, studies, conclusions and summaries prepared by the Contractor shall become the

property of the Colville Tribes.

2.11 Confidentiality of Information

All information and data furnished to the Contractor by the Colville Tribes and all other documents

to which the Contractor’s employees have access during the term of the Contract, shall be treated

as confidential to the Colville Tribes. Any oral or written disclosure to unauthorized individuals

is prohibited.

2.12 Hold Harmless

The Contractor shall hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the Colville Tribes and the Tribes

officers, agents, and employees against any liability that may be imposed upon them by reason of

the Contractor’s failure to provide worker’s compensation coverage or liability coverage.

2.13 Safety

All applicable regulations pertaining to safety, the Contractor shall strictly adhere to; including

Tribal Occupational Safety and Health Act (TOSHA) standards and regulations and OSHA 29CFR

1910.1001 & 1926.1101. Particular care shall be exercised in connection with the operation of

vehicles and other equipment on the site.

2.14 TERO

The Colville Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO), including the 5% TERO fee shall

apply to the Contract to the extent any of the work to be performed under the Contract is on or

near the Colville Indian Reservation. No work will take place until a TERO Utilization Plan has

been signed, approved, and filed with the TERO office. The 5% TERO fee applies to all contracts

over $5,000.00 where the contractor is not a preference-certified entity.

2.15 Bonds

The successful Contractor shall be able to provide full Payment & Performance Bonds for the full

value of the contract and will be required before start of work. The bonds will be from an AA rated

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surety acceptable to the Colville Tribes. The Contractor shall ensure the construction is completed

in full accordance with regulations of the contract, the Tribe, and additional regulation related to

the project. The Contractor shall obtain the appropriate certificates of insurance from all trade

contractors and suppliers.

2.16 Liquidated Damages

For failure to complete the specified work in the identified contract time a penalty of $100.00 per

day will be assessed.

2.17 Davis Bacon Wages

This is not a federally funded project, therefore, the Davis Bacon Act does not apply.

Section 3 REQUESTED SERVICES

3.01 Duration of Services

The Colville Tribes anticipates the service period for this work to be from approximately October

1, 2026 through January 31, 2027. The total duration of the Contract shall not exceed 125 days.

3.02 Information

The forms and required documentation referenced below must be submitted with the Contractor’s

proposal. Do not leave any space blank.

Financial and Credit Reference: Provide credit references that can verify the financial

standing of your company; or the most recently audited financial statement for your

company.

Contracting License: Provide a copy of your current Washington State Department of

L&I Contractor Registration.

TERO Certification: Provide a copy of the TERO certification of your firm (if

applicable).

Company Information: Complete Form # 1.

Client References: Complete Form # 2.

Certification Regarding Debarment: Complete Form #3.

3.03 Previous Contract Performance

If the Contractor had a contract terminated for default during the past five years, all such incidents

must be described. Termination for default is defined as notice to stop performance due to the

Contractor’s non-performance or poor performance, and was either (a) not litigated; or (b) litigated

and such litigation determined the Contractor to be in default.

Submit full details of all termination for default experienced by the Contractor during the past five

years; including the other party’s name, address, and telephone number.

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