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Bid Title

RFP COOK SERVICES Annual General Council on March 27 & 28, 2026.

Issuing Agency

Quinault Indian Nation

Location

Washington

Published Date

Jan 22, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP COOK SERVICES Annual General Council on March 27 & 28, 2026.
Category:	Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO)
Status:	Open

Description: Cooks- Prepare a Traditional meal for approximately 800 attendees. Meal to include fish, potato salad, beans, clam chowder, Homemade yeast rolls and dessert. Once approved, you will be given a PO to shop for the items needed to prepare the meal as listed on the menu, including plates and utensils. After the meal is prepared, the cooking team will deliver and set out the meal for attendees. The cook(s) will also be responsible for cleanup of the cooking area including the cafeteria; Proposal should include costs for everything in the scope of work. SEE RELATED DOCUMENT BELOW Publication Date/Time: 1/22/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/5/2026 4:30 PM Contact Person: QIN BUSINESS LICENSE WILL BE REQUIRED PROPOSAL DUE DATE Proposals must be received by no later than 4:30 PM March 5, 2026, and submitted to: bids@quinault.org Related Documents: Cooks RFP 2026 AGC

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) is soliciting proposals for its Annual General Council on March 27 & 28,

2026.

BID MUST INCLUDE: COOK SERVICES

The following is the scope of services: Cooks

Cooks- Prepare a Traditional meal for approximately 800 attendees. Meal to include fish, potato salad,

beans, clam chowder, Homemade yeast rolls and dessert. Once approved, you will be given a PO to

shop for the items needed to prepare the meal as listed on the menu, including plates and utensils. After

the meal is prepared, the cooking team will deliver and set out the meal for attendees. The cook(s) will

also be responsible for cleanup of the cooking area including the cafeteria; Proposal should include costs

for everything in the scope of work.

Please submit a food handler’s card and an explanation of your experience working with large groups

with your proposal.

Payment – All assignments and final walk through of facility with identified staff must be completed

prior to payment.

Submittals – Please provide a written statement with your interest to include COOK services. Please

indicate the area and the assurance that you have the necessary requirement or certification. Please

identify any experience or the skills you would bring to get the job done. Proposals will be evaluated

based on bids, references, availability and experience of the contractor and team members. The

contractor is solely responsible for all costs incurred in the preparation and submittal of the RFP.

Submittals become the property of the QIN and will not return to the respondent.

Evaluation Criteria and the Selection Process

The basis of the award will be to the respondent receiving the most points from a review based on the

following criteria:

•Project understanding, scope of work, work plan and schedule (35 points)

•Qualifications/Experience of Contractor (15)

•Past performance/references (20 points)

•Bid for Services (30 points)

Preference given to inclusion of qualified Indian-owned businesses per the QIN’s Indian Preference

Policy. Selection of the successful proposal shall, in part be based upon the completeness of the

submittal, the quality and price of the services, the reputation of the respondent, and the ability of

the respondent to meet all deadlines for delivery of the item(s).

The successful bidder will obtain QIN business licenses for all firms/subcontractors doing work on

the Quinault Reservation. The QIN Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) applies, and a fee

may be required.

The QIN reserves the right to negotiate with the respondents to ensure QIN receives the appropriate

deliverables within the required timeframe. A declaration of an apparent low-cost, successful

proposer does not constitute the award of the project.

QIN BUSINESS LICENSE WILL BE REQUIRED

PROPOSAL DUE DATE

Proposals must be received by no later than 4:30 PM March 5, 2026, and submitted to:

bids@quinault.org

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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