Project Information

Bid Title

RFP uinault Indian Nation Longhouse-style Cultural Center

Issuing Agency

Quinault Indian Nation

Location

Washington

Published Date

Mar 16, 2026

Closing Date

May 22, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP uinault Indian Nation Longhouse-style Cultural Center
Category:	Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO)
Status:	Open

Description: The Quinault Indian Nation seeks proposals from qualified design teams to provide acrchitecture and engineering design services for a longhouse-inspired cultural center (roughly 12,000 square feet) in Taholah, WA, to include complete site development plans, civil planning of undeveloped lands, full architectural and engineering, and complete engineer's estimates and construction documents. All work must be completed by June of 2027. Publication Date/Time: 3/16/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2026 5:00 PM Contact Person: RFP Proposals due by May 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time Send your submittals to: Procurement Administration Quinault Indian Nation PO Box 70 1214 Aalis Drive Taholah, Washington 98587 Label should reference: “QIN Longhouse Cultural Center” PDFs are to be sent to bids@quinault.org Submittals become the property of the QIN and will not be returned. Related Documents: QIN Longhouse Cultural Center - Request for Proposal

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) & QUALIFICATIONS:

ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, & ENGINEERING SERVICES

Quinault Longhouse Cultural Center

Presented by:

Address:

Project Location:

Contact for questions:

Date of Issue:

Submission Close:

Quinault Indian Nation

1214 Aalis Drive, PO Box 70

Taholah, WA 98587

Cultural Site Area, Kwela Drive, Taholah

Bryan Pelach, Senior Planner at

bryan.pelach@quinault.org or

360-276-8215 ex. 6823

March 12, 2026

5:00pm PST on May 22, 2026

Project overview

The Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) seeks proposals from qualified design teams to provide

architecture and engineering design services for a longhouse-inspired cultural center, which will

serve as a community hub and center piece of the Taholah Village Relocation.

The current community center, used for many cultural events, is located in the lower village area

of Taholah, and is susceptible to flooding from the Quinault River and Pacific Ocean. A new

longhouse-inspired cultural center is part of QIN’s larger effort to relocate the community to

higher ground, outside the flooding and tsunami-inundation zone.

This project will be a roughly 12,000 square foot cultural center that will serve as a cornerstone

of the Nation's Cultural Site Area. The new cultural center represents a significant investment in

the Nation's commitment to developing spaces that enhance cultural practices and connect

community.

The project design will require complete site development plans, civil planning of currently

undeveloped land, full architectural and engineering, as well as complete engineers’ estimates

and construction documents. All work must be completed by June of 2027.

Project Goals and Objectives

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1. Create a functional cultural center and event facility designed with deference to, and

incorporating the historical and cultural values of, the Quinault Indian Nation to serve

the needs of the Quinault Indian Nation's community.

2. Develop space that provides for multiple community uses including traditional ceremonies,

community gatherings for meals and events, meetings and workshops.

3. Ensure accessibility for all community members.

4. Create a comfortable environment that balances multi-use functionality and modern

amenities with traditional longhouse design incorporated throughout.

5. Integrate modern technology for staging events and presentations with cultural considerations

and traditional influences.

Project Location and Site

The cultural center will be constructed on cleared land within the Quinault Indian Nation. The

address will be on the East side of Kwela Drive, Taholah, South of Kla Ook Wa Drive. The site

requires full design and development including:

• Site Survey

• Geotechnical report and Recommendations

• Full Architectural and engineering Drawings that include:

o Utility connections from the road

o Parking facilities for public and staff, including retaining wall

o Community gathering space with multi-functional meeting space, kitchen, and

amenities in the style of a traditional Coast Salish longhouse

o Sidewalks and accessible pathways plans

o Site lighting designs and security features

o Landscaping design appropriate to the local environment

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Figure 1. Long House location within Taholah Relocation Plan

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Figure 2. Aerial of relocation site with approximate Long House Cultural Center location (in red)

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PROJECT SCOPE

The selected design team will be responsible for full Geotechnical testing to inform complete

Architectural and Engineering plans:

• Review and build upon provided Cultural Center Final Masterplan Report

• Complete architectural and engineering design

• Integrate security and technology requirements

• Incorporate historical and cultural elements and considerations

• Complete Engineer’s cost estimates

Tribal Participation

This project emphasizes meaningful tribal participation through:

• Incorporation of cultural design elements

• Regular communication with tribal stakeholders

• Compliance with TERO requirements

• Centering traditional knowledge and cultural practices in all elements of design

• Community outreach, with plan for engaging stakeholders and community members through

mixed methods, including community survey and visioning workshop

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Facility Requirements

A. Building Program

1. Main gathering hall

o ~ 6,000 sq. ft

2. Multi-function meeting space

o ~ 1,000 sq. ft

3. Gallery/foyer

o ~2,000 sq. ft

4. Commercial Kitchen (Group A-2)

o ~ 800 sq. ft.

5. Public Restrooms with showers

6. Other Spaces

o Public Restroom

o Storage Closet

B. Building Systems Requirements

1. Structural System

o Design to meet current building codes and seismic requirements

o Floor system to minimize vibration and sound transmission

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