RFB Cook for Division Lunch

Request for Bids
Project Description
* The Quinault Public Works Division is hosting an all-staff division meeting in Taholah on
Thursday, May 21, 2026. We are soliciting bids for a contractor to cook lunch for up to 60
people and break down and clean up the venue at the Taholah Community Center. Lunch
will need to be served by 12:00 PM. Menu is cook's choice with a Mexican-food plate of
choice. Lunch must include a main Course, corresponding sides (examples include Rice
& Refried Beans & Fixings such as guacamole/avocado, salsa, cilantro, onions, and sour
cream, etc.)
Scope of Work
* Meet Community Center Superintendent for pre and post walk through
* Shop for food and grocery supplies (we will provide plates/bowls, utensils and napkins),
A P.O. for Swansons will be provided in advance for up to $800.
* Prep, Cook and serve lunch for 60 people. Menu is cooks choice: Mexican Food Plate of
Choice. Must include Main Course, Sides (example, Rice & Refried Beans & Fixings (if
needed for main course): cheese/cotija, Guacamole/avocado, salsa, cilantro, onions, and
sour cream.
* Set up of dining hall area (tables and chairs)
* Clean up of kitchen and dining hall after event in accordance with rental check off list
(put tables and chairs away, sweeping, mopping, restrooms, and remove all trash.)
Qualifications:
* Food Handlers Permit
* QIN Business License
* W9
* Must have cooked for large gatherings at least twice
Submission of Bids:
* Description of qualifications, including your cooking experience for large gatherings
* Anticipated menu with costs, with a breakdown for food, supplies and labor
* 2 references (name and contact information)

Indian Contractor Preference:
Preference will be given to Indian contractors. Please specify in the proposal if the bidders are
Quinault with enrollment number, Supporting Quinault, other Indian or Non-Tribal.
Bid submittals:
Due: May 07, 2026, by 04:30 PM
Must submit bids to: Tootie James, Public Works Deputy Director at tootie.james@quinault.org
subject line "Public Works All Staff Meeting"