Description
The Colville Indian Housing Authority (CIHA) is seeking the lowest responsive quotation to provide comprehensive snow‑removal and ice‑melt services for its Morningstar Apartments and Eagle Nest Property in Omak, WA. The contract runs from mid‑November 2026 through early April 2027, requiring 7‑day‑a‑week coverage whenever snow accumulates to two inches or more, with up to two service passes per 24‑hour period. Bidders must submit a four‑line‑item quote, demonstrate compliance with HUD wage determinations, Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (T E R O) requirements, and carry specified insurance. Preference will be given to qualified Indian‑owned enterprises if they are within 10 % of the lowest overall price.
• Scope: Plowing, clearing, ice‑melt application, debris removal for parking lots, sidewalks, building entries, and designated snow‑pile areas.
• Contract period: 19 Nov 2026 – 1 Apr 2027 (≈ 4½ months).
• Submission deadline: 3 PM local time, 12 Nov 2026.
• Award basis: Lowest price, with a 10 % Indian‑ownership preference.
• Key compliance: HUD wage decision, T E R O utilization report, $1 M+ liability insurance, SAM registration.