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RFP cook for the Tribal Journey Slideshow

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Response Deadline09/20/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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The Quinault Indian Nation is seeking an experienced cook to provide full-service catering for the Tribal Journey Slideshow event on September 24th in Taholah, WA. The selected contractor will be responsible for menu creation, shopping using a QIN Program Purchase Order, food preparation, serving, and clean-up for a full-course meal serving approximately 75 to 100 people. Qualified candidates must possess a valid food-handlers permit and have at least three years of experience cooking for large events. Proposals must be submitted via email by 4:00 p.m. on September 20th and must include a flat fee cost proposal, professional qualifications, and at least three references. Award selection is based on a point system evaluating project understanding, experience with tribal communities, cost, and past performance. Indian Preference applies to this procurement per Quinault Tribal Code Title 97, and eligible contractors must provide certification from the Tribal Employment Rights Office. Additionally, the successful contractor must obtain a Quinault Indian Nation business license, submit a Form W-9 within ten days of signing, and certify they have not been suspended or debarred by the federal government.

General Info

Catering services for Quinault Indian Nation event on September 24th in Taholah, WA.

Agency

Quinault Indian NationView Agency

NAICS

722320 - CaterersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

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Quinault Indian Nation - Tribal Journey Slideshow Cook RFP

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 15

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 20

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09/20/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 4 days

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AgencyQuinault Indian Nation

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Quinault Indian Nation

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The Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) is pleased to present a Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire acook for the Tribal Journey Slideshow on Sept. 24th to be held in Taholah, WA. SEE RELATED DOCUMENT BELOW

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