This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the First Foods Meat Processing Plant project located in Omak, WA. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is seeking proposals from qualified firms. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM PST on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. An electronic copy of the proposal must be submitted via email. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Josie Hohn via email at ***@***. *. *, with questions accepted up to seven days prior to the submission date. The project includes the construction of an approximately 18,255 GSF food processing facility. The CMAR will be responsible for both preconstruction and construction phase services, including budgeting, value engineering, scheduling, safety planning, and overall project management. Firms must have a minimum of ten years of experience on similar projects. The proposal should not exceed 30 pages and must adhere to a specific format. The owner reserves the right to reject any proposals. Liquidated damages will be included in the contract. The selected firm will be required to enter into a contract with the Colville Tribes' Office of Reservation Attorneys, which includes a no-assignment provision and consent to the jurisdiction of the Colville Tribal Court for disputes. The Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) will apply to this RFP.
The bid notice states that proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM PST on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Proposals shall be submitted no later than: 5: 00 pm pst on wednesday, april 29, 2026.
The bid notice mentions that the firm is to provide a thorough project closeout and warranty management plan in advance of reaching substantial completion. In advance of reaching substantial completion, the firm shall prepare and submit for approval a thorough project closeout and warranty management plan.
The bid notice states that all proposals will be evaluated and scored by a selection committee based on firm qualifications, staffing qualifications, project approach, and most competitive fee proposal. All proposals will be evaluated and scored by a selection committee as selected by the owner. The selection committee will base their evaluations on all information presented in the proposal to determine which firm has the best combination of firm qualifications, staffing qualifications, project approach, most competitive fee proposal, and additional criteria as necessary to display their ability to best deliver the project to the owner.
The bid notice requires that firms must possess a minimum of ten years of experience for projects similar in scope to this project. Firm must possess a minimum of ten 10 years of experience for projects similar in scope to this project.
The bid notice acknowledges that liquidated damages will be included in the contract. By responding to this rfp, the cmar acknowledges that liquidated damages will be included in the contract at terms appropriate for the project.
The bid notice states that a site visit is required and will be held on April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM. A site visit is required. The site visit will be held on april 23, 2025, at 10:00 am.
The bid notice states that questions will be taken until seven days prior to the submission date. Questions will be taken until seven 7 days prior to the submission date with the final addendum issued no later than three 3 days prior to submission.
