Project Information

Bid Title

RFB Preparation of Side Dishes for Youth Event Dinners

Issuing Agency

Quinault Indian Nation

Location

Washington

Published Date

Jun 23, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 28, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFB Preparation of Side Dishes for Youth Event Dinners
Category:	Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO)
Status:	Open

Description: The Quinault Division of Natural Resources is seeking bids from individuals or companies to prepare, cook, and serve corresponding side dishes for two dinners that will take place on Monday, July 13th, and Tuesday, July 14th, 2026. These dinners are for tribal youth participants in a grant-funded summer Wildlife Youth Education Program where youth will be camping at Haynisisoos Point for a 4-day outdoor and wilderness school. SEE RELATED DOCUMENT BELOW Publication Date/Time: 6/23/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Contact Person: Bids are due Sunday June 28th, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. and must be submitted to Cora Pope at 1214 Aalis Dr, Taholah WA 98587 or emailed to bids@quinault.org with the subject line “Youth Camping Dinners Side Dish 2026”. Please cc kphillips@quinault.org when submitting bids. Please provide a W-9, Food Handler’s Permit, and 2026 QIN Business License with your bid, if possible, to help speed up the process. THANK YOU! Related Documents: 2026 RFP for YouthWildlifeWeek Dinner Sides

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Request for Bids

Project Description: Preparation of Side Dishes for Youth Event Dinners

The Quinault Division of Natural Resources is seeking bids from individuals or companies to prepare, cook, and

serve corresponding side dishes for two dinners that will take place on Monday, July 13th, and Tuesday, July 14th,

2026. These dinners are for tribal youth participants in a grant-funded summer Wildlife Youth Education Program

where youth will be camping at Haynisisoos Point for a 4-day outdoor and wilderness school.

The main dish for Monday’s dinner will be blueback cooked on a stick over a fire (blueback preparation covered by

a separate contract). The main dish for Tuesday’s dinner will be elk steaks cooked traditionally over a fire (elk meat

preparation also covered by a separate contract). The menu for dishes to accompany the blueback meal and the

elk steak meal is of your choosing, but should compliment the two dinners.

There will be 24 tribal youth from 6 tribes around the peninsula, 15 staff/chaperones, and the potential for

additional guests at dinnertime. Please prepare enough food for 45 guests.

A check can be provided in advance for the purchase of food and supplies from the vendor of your choice, or a PO

to Swanson’s can be provided.

Additionally, bidders will need to provide options for youth with dietary restrictions. We will inform you of any

dietary restrictions at a later date, once individual participants are confirmed.

Scope of work

• Monday, July 13th:

- Prep, cook, and serve food dishes to accompany baked blueback for 45 people at Haynisisoos Point at

6pm on Monday evening.

• Tuesday, July 14th:

- Prep, cook, and serve food dishes to accompany elk steaks for 45 people at Haynisisoos Point at 6pm

on Tuesday evening.

The winning bidder will need to shop for supplies and food to prepare the side dishes. Supplies should include

paper plates, paper cups, utensils, and paper towels/napkins. Water jugs will be provided by QIN Wildlife staff.

Qualifications

• Food handlers permit for all that will be prepping and cooking food

• Must have cooked for large gatherings at least twice before this event (please describe)

• QIN Business License

Indian Contractor Preference

Preference will be given to Indian Contractors. Please specify in the proposal If bidders are Quinault (with

enrollment number), Supporting Quinault, Other Indian, or Non-Tribal.

Submission of Bids

• Description of qualifications, including your experience cooking for large gatherings (of at least 30

people)

• Anticipated menu with costs, with a breakdown for food, supplies and labor

• 3 references

Bids are due Sunday June 28th, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. and must be submitted to Cora Pope at 1214

Aalis Dr, Taholah WA 98587 or emailed to bids@quinault.org with the subject line “Youth

Camping Dinners Side Dish 2026”. Please cc kphillips@quinault.org when submitting bids.

Please provide a W-9, Food Handler’s Permit, and 2026 QIN Business License with your bid, if

possible, to help speed up the process. THANK YOU!

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 611710Educational Support Services

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