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This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Coquille Indian Tribe (The Tribe) in North Bend, Oregon for Community Visioning Consultant(s). The Tribe is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a Tribe-wide visioning process to develop Tribal Aspirations for 2039, which will serve as the foundation for a Master Plan and Strategic Planning process expected to begin in 2024. The RFP includes a detailed scope of work, deliverables, and schedule, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. PST on October 3, 2023. The Tribe reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to select the consultant and services that best meet their needs.

The RFP outlines evaluation criteria, including approach, cost, engagement experience, experience working with tribes, experience with graphic facilitation, and project management. It also includes a number of reserved rights for The Tribe, including the ability to cancel the RFP, issue addenda, and waive deficiencies in proposals. The Tribe indicates a preference for proposals from Tribally-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned businesses.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

FOR

COMMUNITY VISIONING CONSULTANTS

Coquille Indian Tribe 3050 Tremont Street

North Bend, OR 97459

Release Date: Friday, September 8, 2023

Proposal Due: 2:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Table of Contents

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE

PURPOSE

BACKGROUND

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

SCOPE OF WORK

DELIVERABLES

SCHEDULE

PROPOSAL CONTENT AND SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

EVALUATION CRITERIA

RESERVATIONS OF RIGHTS

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

APPENDIX

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE

No�ce is hereby given that the Coquille Indian Tribe (The Tribe) requests proposals for Community Visioning Consultant(s) un�l 2:00 p.m. PST, Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

One (1) digital copy shall be submitted via email to the contact listed below with the subject line to read:

Ko-Kwel Na�on 2039 Visioning Proposal

Fauna Hill Assistant Executive Director Project Management and Planning projects@coquilletribe.org

Please note that no formal opening of the proposals will take place.

Proposals will be evaluated, and the successful consultant will be determined and approved by the Steering Committee. The Tribe reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to select the consultant and services that best meet the needs of The Tribe.

Inquiries should be directed by e-mail to Fauna Hill, Assistant Executive Director at projects@coquilletribe.org no later than October 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

Schedule: (dates are estimates and subject to change)

Posting RFP September 8, 2023 Last Day for Consultant Questions September 19, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m. PST RFP Proposals Due October 3, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m. PST Proposals Selected for Interviews* October 6, 2023 Interviews October 16 & 17, 2023 Notification of Award October 20, 2023 Project Start Date November 1, 2023

*The Tribe reserves the right to select a consultant from submitted qualification proposals alone.

https://coquilletribe-my.sharepoint.com/personal/faunahill_coquilletribe_org/Documents/Desktop/Master%20Plan%20RFQ%20Template/faunahill@coquilletribe.org mailto:projects@coquilletribe.org

PURPOSE

The Coquille Indian Tribe, “The Tribe” or “CIT”, invites proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a Tribe-wide visioning process. In 2039, the Coquille Indian Tribe will celebrate 50 years of restora�on of Federal recogni�on as a sovereign na�on. In an�cipa�on of that milestone, The Tribe wishes to conduct a comprehensive par�cipa�on process with Coquille families to develop Tribal Aspira�ons for 2039, including determining and priori�zing specific outcomes, that will demonstrate The Tribe is achieving those Tribal Aspira�ons. Addi�onally, this outreach will help determine if the current Tribe Vision and Values are relevant and appropriate, and make any addi�ons or revisions, as necessary. The Tribal Aspira�ons will establish a founda�on for a Master Plan and Strategic Planning process expected to kick-off in 2024.

It is the desire of the Tribal Council to u�lize graphic facilita�on to document both the outreach efforts and the results, and to have the Tribal Aspira�ons dra�ed in visual “poster” form that can be shared across social media pla�orms, as well as incorporated into public rela�ons collateral, and displayed in Tribal buildings. Process reports or other documents would be included as appendixes.

BACKGROUND

The Coquille Indian Tribe flourished in Oregon’s southwestern corner for thousands of years, cherishing the boun�ful forests, rivers, and beaches of a homeland encompassing more than 750,000 acres. But the 19th century’s onslaught of European diseases, gold mining, and westward expansionism nearly erased our people. Trea�es ceded our homeland to the U.S. government, in exchange for promises that would go unfulfilled. Our ancestral culture nearly went ex�nct.

In 1954, Congress declared The Coquille Tribe “terminated.” But we endured. Restored to federal recogni�on in 1989, we are rebuilding our na�on.

Today we number more than 1,100 members. We have regained more than 10,000 acres of our ancestral homeland, and we proudly manage the bulk of it as sustainable forest. We provide educa�on assistance, healthcare, elder services, and (where needed) housing assistance to our people, while contribu�ng substan�ally to the surrounding community’s economy. Our various enterprises employ about 600 people, and our community fund is the region’s leading local source of charitable grants.

People encountering The Coquille Indian Tribe are o�en puzzled about the pronuncia�on of our name. The southwestern Oregon town of Coquille and the nearby Coquille River are both pronounced “ko-keel.” So why does The Tribe pronounce its name “ko-kwel”?

The history behind that ques�on is complex, but here’s a shorthand version:

• Our ancestors tradi�onally trapped and ate lamprey, an eel-like fish. One name for the lamprey was “scoquel.”

• As fur traders and setlers moved into Western Oregon, the river and the people living near it became known as “Coquell” or “Coquelle.”

• Early trea�es iden�fied The Tribe as “Coquille” – spelled like the French word for “shell.”

• Some�me a�er a city of that name was established, the pronuncia�on shi�ed from “ko-kwel” to “ko-keel.” (Local merchants reportedly wanted to sound fancier.)

Today, the town and river are “ko-keel,” but The Tribe is “ko-kwel.”

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Coquille Indian Tribe seeks to retain a highly qualified consultant experienced in public par�cipa�on methods and facilita�on with diverse stakeholders. The visioning process must be inclusive and reach a broad audience of Tribal members with the use of innova�ve and inclusive public par�cipa�on efforts. A variety of effec�ve approaches must be included to ensure engagement with and par�cipa�on by a broad and deep cross sec�on of the Tribal community. The consultant will have experience facilita�ng workshops and focus groups; experience with graphic facilita�on; experience with beau�ful and simple visual displays as final products; as well as other strategies aimed at capturing widespread public input.

The Coquille Indian Tribe intends to complete a Tribe-wide visioning process. The process must include extensive, diverse, and effec�ve engagement and par�cipa�on of Tribal families, including Tribal Elders and Tribal youth and engagement of Tribal members who live far from Tribal administra�on. The intended outcome of the visioning process is to review and poten�ally update Tribal Vision and Value statements, iden�fy and ar�culate Tribal Aspira�ons, and to develop and priori�ze specific outcomes the community believes will demonstrate The Tribe is achieving those Tribal Aspira�ons. This process will serve as the precursor to the development of a community-informed Master Plan, with specific goals to achieve the priori�zed outcomes iden�fied during the Tribal Aspira�ons development process, to the maximum extent possible.

The Tribe is looking for a consultant team with sufficient experience to work effec�vely in a collabora�ve framework with the Tribal Council, General Council, Tribal Elders, Tribal youth, Tribal members who live locally, and those who live in other coun�es and states. The Tribe is looking for a blend of involvement and collabora�ve approaches that will engage all Tribal families, and par�cularly those Tribal members that typically are not engaged in Tribal or community dialogue, and those of less represented families.

SCOPE OF WORK

In addi�on to the items listed below, it is important that the consultant team remain cognizant of the need for the project to establish and sustain credibility with stakeholders and decision-makers.

Addi�onally, this process will create a founda�on The Tribe can use as a steppingstone to further rela�onships that are ini�ated during the process.

The Tribe seeks a consultant who can design and partner with the Tribal Council, and stakeholders in a process to develop Tribal Aspira�ons and dra� and priori�ze outcomes that demonstrate how The Tribe can be assured they are making progress toward the 2039 Tribal Aspira�ons. The deliverables, listed below, provide a framework for the process, and while the consultant will be expected to produce the following products and provide the following services, we encourage suggested revisions relevant to the desired purpose and outcome.

DELIVERABLES

1. Overall Process Design

The consultant will be expected to design and recommend a process to the project Steering Commitee that provides a detailed explana�on of the visioning project process and more clearly defines roles, tasks, �melines, and responsibili�es throughout the life of the project.

2. Develop and Implement a Tribal Member Involvement Plan Develop and implement a plan to engage and involve Tribal families using collabora�ve strategies throughout the en�re visioning process. It is an�cipated that this will include a broad array of public par�cipa�on ac�vi�es in an effort to capture the voices of all Tribal members including those who are typically less engaged with civic processes. The consultant shall lead the public par�cipa�on efforts with the ability to facilitate a variety of par�cipa�on methods and ac�vi�es effec�vely.

3. Develop a Communica�ons Plan Recommend strategies to keep the Tribal members informed and connected to the process to maximize par�cipa�on in the Tribal Member Involvement Plan. The communica�ons plan should link with the Tribal Member Involvement Plan and project outcomes. This would include marke�ng and other methods of informing the public, crea�ng key messages to increase awareness and recogni�on of the project and goals, build credibility and deepen understanding of the process.

4. Develop Materials Develop materials to be used as part of the Ko-Kwel Na�on Involvement Plan. This could include toolkits to be used by commitees and boards, community groups, and/or commissions; digital and printed materials, a web-based project page, engagement module, marke�ng materials, surveys, or other materials as necessary, for effec�ve implementa�on of the Ko-Kwel Na�on Involvement Plan.

5. Analysis and Report Compile and analyze relevant data; iden�fy and evaluate issues, values, and concerns.

Describe the tone and key themes of comments, feedback, and input received from stakeholders. Ar�culate the membership’s recommenda�ons for Ko-Kwel Na�on 2039 Aspira�ons, as well as develop consensus around the outcomes and priori�za�on for each Aspira�on. Develop a final report and presenta�on that showcases these recommenda�ons and include the process by which the Tribal members were engaged.

6. Graphic Representa�on of Tribal Aspira�ons & Outcomes Visually display The Tribe’s Aspira�ons, include clear descrip�on of how the outcomes and Tribal Values relate to the Aspira�ons.

SCHEDULE

The following is the an�cipated project �meline. Dates are subject to change.

Posting RFP September 8, 2023 Last Day for Consultant Questions September 19, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m. PST RFP Proposals Due October 3, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m. PST Proposals Selected for Interviews* October 6, 2023 Interviews October 16 & 17, 2023 Notification of Award October 20, 2023 Project Start Date November 1, 2023

PROPOSAL CONTENT AND SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

No�ce of the opportunity will be published on the State of Oregon OregonBuys site at htps://oregonbuys.gov/bso.

To be considered for selec�on, submit the below informa�on, clearly labeled, and in the following order. The consultant shall submit one (1) digital copy of the submission in pdf format. All materials must be received no later than Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. PST.

Proposals and ques�ons should be submited electronically and addressed to:

Fauna Hill Assistant Executive Director Project Management and Planning projects@coquilletribe.org

Any changes to the RFP, clarifica�ons of substance, etc. will be conveyed in wri�ng electronically to all consultants who received the RFP.

1. Leter of Introduc�on An overall introduc�on to the proposal is required, including a summary of the Consultant’s understanding of the scope of the project and overall approach to delivering the scope of services. The leter must state the name of the person authorized to represent the consultant and sign any contract that may result. This should include the contact person’s name, mailing or street address, phone number, and email address.

2. Experience and Qualifica�ons https://oregonbuys.gov/bso mailto:projects@coquilletribe.org

a. Provide an overview of qualifica�ons for all members of the consultant team including how the qualifica�ons relate to the scope of service and any relevant project experience.

b. Highlight past performance, projects, and/or assignments in comple�ng similar scope of services for other public agencies.

c. Provide a statement of availability for the consultant and staff iden�fied.

3. Approach Describe how the consultant will complete the scope of work including a detailed �meline/schedule. The visioning process must include a variety of interac�ve public involvement ac�vi�es, designed such that there is a collabora�ve approach to public par�cipa�on, with an emphasis on engaging historically underrepresented groups and those who tradi�onally do not par�cipate in civic processes. Consultants are encouraged to suggest revisions to the preliminary scope of work, preliminary �meline, alterna�ve approaches, and crea�ve ideas that would improve upon the project.

4. References Provide the following informa�on for no more than three (3) projects similar to the scope of the work describe above that have been completed or are in progress by members of the project team.

a. Name of Jurisdic�on

b. Brief descrip�on of the work completed

c. Year completed

d. Reference (name, �tle, phone number and email address)

5. Rate and Service Structure

Provide a not-to-exceed cost proposal for performing all the work described in the Scope of Work broken down by project component. Include any details you feel are necessary to explain/support your fee.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Tribe will evaluate respondents based upon the written response to this RFP; consultant interviews; references; and any other information requested by The Tribe.

Criteria Description

Approach

Consultant’s understanding of and approach in providing RFP services.

Responsiveness and completeness of the proposal and any value-added component. The degree to which the proposal offers a clear, comprehensive, and collaborative process and achieves the public participation goals of The Tribe.

Cost Overall cost, cost effectiveness, and resource allocation.

Engagement Experience

Demonstrated qualifications and experience in this work, including the ability to involve and engage stakeholders in disparate geographies and under-engaged demographics.

Experience Working with Tribes

Demonstrated qualifications and experience working with other tribal communities

Experience with Graphic Facilitation and Visual Final Products

Demonstrated qualifications and experience using graphic facilitation techniques and/or creating beautiful and informative final products.

Project Management

Consultants experience with similar projects and references of its clients. Ability to perform and complete the work in a professional and timely manner.

Tribally Owned Business

Preference is given to firm/consultant owned or operated by Coquille Tribal members or other tribal or indigenous owned businesses.

Women, Veteran, and Minority- Owned Business

Preference is given to firm/consultant owned or operated by minority, veteran, or women-owned or designated DBE.

RESERVATIONS OF RIGHTS

The Coquille Indian Tribe reserves all rights (which may be exercised by The Tribe in its sole discre�on) available to it under applicable laws, including without limita�on, and with or without cause and with or without no�ce, the right to:

A. Cancel this RFQ in whole or in part, at any �me before the execu�on of a contract by The Coquille Indian Tribe, without incurring any cost, obliga�ons, or liabili�es.

B. Issue addenda, supplements, and modifica�ons to this RFQ.

C. Revise and modify, at any �me before the RFQ submital due date, the factors and/or weights of factors The Tribe will consider in evalua�ng RFQ submitals and revising or otherwise expanding its evalua�on methodology as set forth herein.

D. Extend the RFQ submital due date.

E. Inves�gate the qualifica�ons of any firm under considera�on and require submital confirma�on of informa�on furnished by a firm.

F. Require addi�onal informa�on from a firm concerning the contents of its RFQ un�l such �me as The Tribe declares, in wri�ng, that a par�cular stage or phase of its review of the responses has been completed or closed.

G. Reject at any �me, any or all submitals, responses, and RFQ submitals received.

H. Terminate, at any �me, evalua�ons of responses received.

I. Appoint an evalua�on commitee to review RFQ submitals or responses, make recommenda�ons, and seek the assistance of outside technical experts and consultants in RFQ submital evalua�on.

J. Hold interviews and conduct discussions and correspondence with one or more of the firms responding to this RFQ to seek an improved understanding and evalua�on of the responses to this RFQ.

K. Seek or obtain data from any source that has the poten�al to improve the understanding and evalua�on of the responses to this RFQ.

L. Waive deficiencies in an RFQ submital, accept and review a non-conforming RFQ submital or seek clarifica�ons or supplements to an RFQ submital.

M. The Tribe is issuing this RFQ in accordance with applicable laws that allows an agreement with a private en�ty that demonstrates proven experience and knowledge in master planning, project management, and effec�ve public involvement processes that will work closely with Tribal staff in the prepara�on of the plan.

N. The Tribe reserves the right to terminate this process or to cancel or modify this solicita�on process at any �me. In no event will The Tribe or any of its respec�ve agents, representa�ves, consultants, directors, officers, or employees, be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse the costs incurred in prepara�on for this RFQ or any other related costs. The prospec�ve firms shall be fully responsible for all costs incurred in the prepara�on and/or presenta�on of the RFQ submitals. The RFQ submitals will become the property of The Tribe.

O. The Tribe reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submited or make modifica�ons to the scope of work, subject to appropriate nego�a�on, during the design process.

P. The final decision is the sole decision of The Tribe, and the respondents to this formal request have no appeal rights or procedures guaranteed to them.

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

The following documents and resources are readily available, if needed, as additional resources:

The Coquille Indian Tribe current Vision and Values https://www.coquilletribe.org/vision-and-values/

The Coquille Indian Tribe’s Land Use Plans including:

“Yesterday & Tomorrow” 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Land Development Ordinance (315) and Zoning Map Empire Comprehensive Plan https://www.coquilletribe.org/our-lands/land-use-plan/ https://www.coquilletribe.org/vision-and-values/ https://www.coquilletribe.org/our-lands/land-use-plan/

APPENDIX

A. Professional Services Agreement

APPENDIX A

CONTRACT FOR SERVICES

Revised: June 27, 2016/2016 (main) Contract Continues to Signed Page Page - 1

Contractor’s Name: _________________________________________

As it appears on W-9

This Agreement between the Coquille Indian Tribe (“the Tribe”) of 3050 Tremont Street, North Bend, OR 97459 and _______________ (“Contractor”) of _______________ is for Contractor to provide the services to the Tribe as more fully described below.

1. Purpose.

The purpose of this Agreement is for the Tribe to hire Contractor to _____________.

2. Term.

This Agreement will become effective on the date of the last signature and shall expire on ___________, unless both parties sign a document extending this contract term.

3. Scope of Work and Deliverables.

[Please use paragraphs A and B, below, whenever attaching a detailed scope of work and/or budget to this agreement. Alternatively, you may write the scope of work here and delete paragraphs A and B. Feel free to ask the Tribal Legal or Financial Management Departments if any or all of the following paragraphs apply to this Agreement. Please delete- info only.]

A. Attached as Exhibit A and incorporated into this Agreement, is a Scope of Work detailing Contractor’s work obligations and required deliverables. The Tribe’s receipt of these deliverables is a condition precedent to Contractor’s compensation.

B. Attached as Exhibit B and incorporated into this Agreement, is a Project Budget detailing the types and amounts of allowable costs authorized under this Agreement.

4. Fees & Compensation.

Subject to the provisions of this Agreement and the availability of Tribal appropriations, Contractor shall be paid an amount not to exceed $________ for all fees and out of pocket expenses. Contractor must submit invoices before the Tribe will authorize payment. If progress payments are authorized, Contractor may submit invoices no more frequently than monthly. The Tribe will only consider invoices including the valid Tribal purchase order number(s) assigned to this Agreement. Invoices must describe the services provided, including the dates of service, and other detail as required by the Tribe. The Tribe will pay Contractor’s invoice within thirty (30) days after the Tribe authorizes Contractor’s invoiced charges. Before issuing payments under this agreement, the Tribe may require Contractor to provide a completed and signed IRS Form W-9.

The Tribe will not make advance payments under this Agreement.

5. Tribal Contact.

For all purposes under this Agreement, the Tribal Contact Person is ____________________;

Tel: (541) 756-0904; Fax: (541) 756-0847; Email: _______________________. Contractor must direct any question or concerns regarding any aspect of this Agreement to this Contact Person or his/her delegate.

6. Indemnification.

Contractor will defend and indemnify the Tribe, its members, directors, officers, employees, ACCOUNTING USE ONLY

P.O. #________________

Tracking #_____________

Revised: June 27, 2016/2016 (main) Contract Continues to Signed Page Page - 2 representatives and agents and hold each of them harmless from, against, and in respect of any and all actions, causes of action, claims, costs, damages, demands, expenses, liabilities, and losses (including legal and accounting fees and other expenses incurred in connection with any of the foregoing) resulting from, in connection with, or arising out of any one or more of the following:

(a) any breach of any agreement, covenant, representation, or warranty of Contractor made in connection with this Agreement or in any agreement, instrument, or other document delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement, or any violation of applicable funding conditions or regulations; and (b) any liability of the Tribe or any of its officers, directors, members, employees, representatives or agents arising from this Agreement and/or Contractor’s services provided under this Agreement other than as a result of Tribe’s sole negligence.

7. Assignment.

Contractor shall not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part without the advance written consent of the Tribe.

8. Limitations.

Contractor agrees to comply with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and other requirements established by the funding agencies or the Tribe for work or use of funds under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to limit and not advise, recommend, or perform work beyond Contractor’s expertise or the approved Scope of Work of this Agreement.

9. Sovereign Immunity.

Nothing in this Agreement waives the sovereign immunity of the Coquille Indian Tribe.

Contractor does not have the ability or authority to waive the Tribe’s sovereign immunity or consent to be sued on behalf of the Tribe.

10. Amendments.

This Agreement may be amended, modified, or changed only by mutual consent and approval, in writing, by both parties.

11. Independent Contractor.

Contractor stipulates that he/she is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Tribe;

and therefore is responsible for all licenses, fees, worker compensation insurance premiums, unemployment insurance premium, permits, or taxes required as a condition for operating as a business. The Tribe will not withhold any money from Contractor’s pay for taxes, FICA, FUTA, or for any other purpose. Contractor’s work may be done on and/or off-site to accomplish the Scope of Work of this Agreement.

12. Termination.

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason by sending written notice via certified or registered mail to the opposite party at the address written above. Unless a termination notice states otherwise, termination shall take effect seven days after the date of receipt of the termination notice as indicated on the registered mail receipt.

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13. Records Access.

Contractor agrees to provide access to books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to the Contractor’s work under this Agreement for the purpose of making audit examination, excerpts, and transcripts to the applicable Federal agencies, the Controller General of the United States, and any of their duly authorized representatives, or Coquille Indian Tribe representatives, for a time period of not less than three years from the termination and/or completion of this Agreement.

14. Coquille Tribal Jurisdiction.

Generally, and for the purposes of enforcement of rights under this Agreement, Contractor consents to the jurisdiction of the Coquille Indian Tribe, Coquille Tribal Council, and the Coquille Tribal Court.

15. Dispute Resolution.

Whenever possible, the parties shall attempt to amicably resolve disputes under this Agreement.

Subject to paragraph 9 of this Agreement and its jurisdictional bar to court action between the parties, the Coquille Tribal Court shall exclusively hear all disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

16. Confidentiality.

Any reports, information or data given to or prepared or assembled by the Contractor under this Agreement which the Coquille Indian Tribe requests to be confidential shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of the Coquille Indian Tribe’s Contact identified in paragraph 5.

17. Use of Work Product.

The Coquille Indian Tribe shall own all intellectual property rights in all reports, data, plans, images, recordings, or other materials or items prepared by the Contractor.

18. Integration.

This Agreement, including all attached exhibits, contains the entire Agreement between the parties as to the above described subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements between the parties pertaining to the subject matter.

19. Remedies Cumulative.

The rights and remedies of the Coquille Indian Tribe and the Contractor provided in this Agreement are cumulative to any other rights and remedies available under applicable law.

20. Time is of the Essence.

Time is of the essence in Contractor’s performance of services under this Agreement.

21. Invalidity of Provisions.

In the event any provision of this Agreement is declared invalid or is unenforceable by a court exercising proper subject matter jurisdiction, such provision shall become void and shall not invalidate any other provision contained in this Agreement.

22. Applicable Law; Required Background Investigations.

The laws of the Coquille Indian Tribe shall govern, in all respects, the interpretation of this Agreement. While carrying out this Agreement, Contractor agrees to comply with all

Revised: June 27, 2016/2016 (main) Contract Continues to Signed Page Page - 4 requirements under Coquille Tribal Law. Contractor agrees that all of Contractor’s employees will submit to criminal background investigations, and if necessary, adjudications, to determine whether they satisfy the Tribe’s Minimum Standards of Character.

BACKGROUND CHECK QUALIFICATIONS:

Tribal Human Resources Director (or designee) shall determine whether a background check is required and initial below:

Background is required ___________ Background is not required ____________ Background is on file ______________________________________________________

A background check is required for employees, contractors, temporary hires, and all other types of personnel, when their written or unwritten duties involve: (1) Personal interaction with children at least once per week; (2) The authority to direct, supervise, mentor, care for, detain, or control children, in any manner, or (3) Serving within the chain of command over a person described in (1) or (2), above.

23. Insurance.

Contractor must carry insurance policies offering the following minimum coverage levels, if checked as required by the Tribal Legal Department. Contractor must provide a current and valid certificate of insurance demonstrating all required coverage levels before working under this Agreement. The Tribe shall have no obligation to pay Contractor until Contractor has fully complied with this Paragraph.

Not Required

Required

Type

Minimum Coverage Levels

General Liability*

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence

$2,000,000 Policy Aggregate $5,000 Premise Medical *All covering operations, completed operations, contract disputes and personal injuries.

Automobile

$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit

Errors & Omissions

$2,000,000 Policy Aggregate

Approvals:

_____________________________________________ Date ________________ By: Executive Director, Coquille Indian Tribe (or designee)

____________________________________________ Date ________________ By: [TYPE CONTRACTOR’S NAME HERE]

REQUESTFORPROPOSAL(RFP)_CommunityVisioningConsultant_2023.09.08
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE
PURPOSE
BACKGROUND
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SCOPE OF WORK
DELIVERABLES
SCHEDULE
PROPOSAL CONTENT AND SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
EVALUATION CRITERIA
RESERVATIONS OF RIGHTS
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
APPENDIX
Appendix A
Contractor will defend and indemnify the Tribe, its members, directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents and hold each of them harmless from, against, and in respect of any and all actions, causes of action, claims, costs, damages, dem...

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