Project Information

Bid Title

RFP Construction Cost Estimating Services

Issuing Agency

Quinault Indian Nation

Location

Washington

Published Date

Jan 6, 2026

Closing Date

Jan 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP Construction Cost Estimating Services
Category:	Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO)
Status:	Open

Description: 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. SEE RELATED DOCUMENT BELOW Publication Date/Time: 1/6/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2026 4:30 PM Contact Person: 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 Related Documents: Estimating Services

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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

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541310Architectural Services
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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