RFP for Section 105(l) Lease Consulting Services

The Tulalip Tribes is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide strategic, technical, and administrative support for Section 105(l) leases under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The objective of this engagement is to identify, evaluate, develop, negotiate, implement, and administer leases for facilities used in federally funded Programs, Services, Functions, and Activities to maximize lease compensation and build internal Tribal capacity. The project is structured into seven phases, with key deliverables including a facility inventory report, lease compensation methodology, revenue forecast models, draft lease packages, and a lease administration manual for long-term sustainability. The anticipated contract term is twenty-four months, with execution expected on November 9, 2026, and a project kickoff on November 16, 2026. Interested firms must submit electronic proposals in PDF format to Felicia Stripling by October 9, 2026. Submissions must be divided into technical and cost volumes, featuring a firm profile, project approach, team qualifications, and at least three project examples and client references. The selected consultant must provide proof of insurance prior to execution and adhere to strict Tribal confidentiality requirements and laws. Award evaluations will be based on specific criteria, and the Tribe reserves the right to conduct interviews.