Business Opportunities

The Cocopah Indian Tribe has many business opportunities for investment. Below we have listed some of the current opportunities available. Please click on a property for more information.  

REQUEST FOR Proposal (RFP) for architect/Engineering (A/E) Services for Design

Project Name: Cocopah Broadband Network, Network Operation Centers (N.O.C.)

Project Number: PLN-2024-1

Contract Number: N/A

Submittal Deadline: January 24, 2025 3:00 PM

Submittal Location: Cocopah Tribal Office, 14515 S. Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350

Staff Contact: Arturo Durazo, Tribal Planner; durazoa@cocopah.gov, 928-627-2102 Ext. 7422  

RFP available at: https://www.cocopah.com/business-opportunities.html

• Request for Proposal

The Cocopah Indian Tribe (Cocopah) invites qualified Architect/Engineering (“A/E”) Construction firms to submit a Bid for Proposal (Bids) for the above referenced project (the “Cocopah Tribal Connectivity Program”)

• General Description of the Project

This project entails the design and construction of two (2) free standing structures, with attached covered vehicular drive-throughs. Each structure shall be a minimum of 2,000 square feet and house a 200 square foot area separated from the interior space for a network interface/data room. Each structure shall be designed to the 2018 International Building Code as amended and adopted by the City of Somerton. Structures shall be situated on two (2) separate lots, one on the North Cocopah Reservation at the corner of Chappay Street and Chappay Lane, and other structure on the East Cocopah Reservation at approximately 100 feet south from the Cottonwood Drive and Cottonwood Loop intersection. Both sites shall be design with a circular, horseshoe type driveway and pass under a covered parking /shade structure attached to the main building. Each structure shall be equipped with one, ADA accessible toilet and sink and one separate emergency shower with eyewash station. The interior of the space shall be an open floor space to house one office desk with bookcase with the rest of the open space for storage of emergency response equipment. Both structures will require fire suppression, two (2) separate mini-split air conditioning unites, a 60 amp/220-volt electrical connection on the building exterior, and a 220-volt electrical switchgear for a backup generator. These structures shall have one, security exterior door and one security window.

The network interface/data room shall be designed to allow for the installation of two separate data towers on opposing sides, overhead network cabling runs and a sealed security door to the building exterior. This space shall be equipped with its own separate mini-split air conditioning unit and condenser. 

Proposals shall call out for plan sets to be drawn to scale, on 24” X 36” plan sheets, with a cover sheet, a legend/contents page, an architectural section, an engineering section, a civil section, and separate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression sections.

Proposals shall include one architectural rendering of the site and the proposed structure.

Design phase services may include:

• Project planning and scheduling
• Identification of any potential conflicts with site locations
• Coordinate project schedule with the Cocopah Tribe and other agencies
• Submission of sealed construction plans

Construction phase services may include:

• Complete construction of two (2) NOC structures with adequate facilities to support the needs of the Office of Emergency Management and Fiberoptic network and communication devices
• Coordinate with Cocopah Tribe and stakeholders throughout the construction period
• Arrange for procurement of material and equipment
• Schedule and manage site operations
• Provide quality control
• Bond and insure construction
• Meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Maintain a safe work site
• Operate in a timely and efficient manner

• Instructions

Sealed bids from qualified A/E & Construction firms will be received at the location listed above by 3:00 PM, AZ Time on 1/24/2025. Bids must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of this Request for Proposals (RFP).

The Bids shall include a one-page cover letter plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the Bids criteria specified (including rendering drawing of the site and structure). The Authorization for Release of Performance Information and Waiver and the Certification of Insurability attachments shall be included as an appendix to the Bids and do not count against the 10-page limitation. Supplemental resumes in the appendix are not allowable, and will be cause for disqualification.

Adherence to the maximum page criteria is critical; each page side (maximum 8-1/2” x 11”) with criteria information will be counted. Pages and tabs that have photos, charts, graphs, or criteria information will be counted towards the maximum number of pages. The minimum allowable font size shall be 11.

Please include the following as attachments:

1. Certification of Insurability
2. Bondability Letter
3. Capability Statement
4. Past Performance (Recent relevant projects)
5. Letter from bank stating financial security

Proposed Schedule

The proposed schedule for the submittal reviews, notification and interviews is as follows:

Please be advised that failure to comply with the requirements of this RFP may result in disqualification:

A pre-proposal meeting will be scheduled with interested firms at the Cocopah Administration Building at 14515 S. Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory as vital information necessary to the understanding of the project, scope of work, and the selection process will be discussed. Interested firms must reach out to the staff contact by phone or email for the meeting invitation. Cocopah reserves the right to reschedule this meeting as needed.

• RFP FORMAT AND SCORING

The selection criteria and relative weights for determining the order of firms on the final list are as follows:

Criteria                                                                                           Maximum Score

Project Rendering Drawings                                                                    25

A/E Firm Experience & Capability to Perform Work                                 25

Schedule, Cost, and Quality Control Ability                                            25

Completed Proposal Submission                                                           25

Total Maximum Points                                                                      100

Date and Location for Submittal: Sealed Request for Proposals (RFP’s) from qualified Architecture/Engineering (A/E) firms will be received at the location listed above by 3:00 PM AZ Time on 1/24/2025. RFP’s must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP must include all information items listed in the RFP in the order listed.

• SELECTION PROCESS
  • Selection Committee: A Selection Committee will review the sealed Proposals and develop a final list with a minimum of three (3) and maximum of five (5) firms based on the included “Evaluation Criteria.” If fewer than three (3) firms respond to the RFP, or if one or more firms drops out of the procurement or is disqualified so that there are fewer than three (3) firms participating in the RFQ, Cocopah may elect to proceed with the RFQ with responsive and responsible firms. The criteria to be used to determine the order of firms on the final list are set forth in Section 5.0. Interviews may be conducted with the firms on the final list. Final selection will be based upon total point scores and from the interviews.
  • Contract Negotiation: Upon completion of the final rankings, Cocopah will promptly enter into contract negotiations with the highest ranked firm. If a contract cannot be successfully negotiated with the highest ranked firm within a reasonable timeframe, then negotiations will be terminated with that firm and Cocopah will enter into negotiations with the next highest ranked firm until an agreement is reached or an impasse is declared.
  • Key Personnel: The Firm shall ensure that Key Personnel identified in its RFP shall be the Key Personnel assigned to the Project. Such Key Personnel shall not be replaced without prior written acceptance of Cocopah. Unauthorized replacements will result in disqualification of the proposal or breach of the A/E Contract.

• CONTENTS OF RFP

Bid proposal shall be scored in accordance with Section 4.0 and contain the following information:

• Project Rendering Drawings: Drawings shall include a proposed site plan and proposed structure front elevation or floor plan view.

1. The proposed site plan shall include road names, location of proposed structure relative to site conditions.
2. Proposed driveway locations
3. Utilities locations, if known
4. Proposed elevations for structure
5. Proposed floor plan with identified rooms and dimensions
   • Firm Experience and Capability for Work: Bids shall list a minimum of three (3) similar projects awarded to your firm for A/E services during the last five (5) years (Arizona projects are preferred). For each project provide the project description, client name and contact, award date (note if pending), construction cost, status of completion, and estimated completion date. As part of the selection process Cocopah will consider the size and complexity of the project under consideration, the resource investment of the firm in other current projects, and the amount of previous work recently performed.
   • Schedule, Cost, and Quality Control Ability: Response demonstrate firm’s ability to manage the construction schedule and budget throughout all phases of the Project. Describe the method(s) your proposed team will employ for this project. Describe firm’s ability to work within the desired timeline presented by the Cocopah Tribe.
   • Completed Proposal Submission: The completion of the submitted proposal with the inclusion of all requested material.

In addition, response must demonstrate firm’s ability to provide quality control oversight of construction activities and product through all phases of the Project.

• COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE CONTACT

All communications concerning this solicitation must be directed to the Staff Contact named at the top of this RFP. All questions must be submitted in writing. No other official or employee is empowered to speak for Cocopah with respect to this RFP. Any firm seeking to obtain information, clarification, or interpretations from any official or employee other than submittal of a written question to the Staff Contact named is advised that such material is used at the firm’s own risk. Cocopah will not be bound by any such information, clarification, or interpretation.

Because any questions submitted require adequate time for response preparation, firms are asked to submit all questions by the date and time indicated below.

Questions must be received by 11:00 AM AZ time on 1/13/2025 so that a response may be issued as an addendum to the RFP.

• TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This RFP does not commit Cocopah to award a contract, to defray any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this request, or to procure or contract for services.

• Cocopah reserves the right to extend the date by which the submittals are due.
• Cocopah reserves the right to cancel, in part or in its entirety, this RFP including but not limited to: selection schedule, submittal date, and submittal requirements. If Cocopah cancels or revises the RFP all known potential respondents of record will be notified.
• All submittals become the property of Cocopah. Except for the name of firms on the final list, no information contained in a Request for Proposals shall be made public until after award and execution of a contract with an A/E Construction firm.
• Cocopah reserves the right to request additional information and/or clarifications from any or all respondents to this RFP.

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Cocopah is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and women’s business enterprises are encouraged to submit Statements of Qualifications for the Project.

• PROTEST POLICY
  • Respondents may file a protest regarding the selection process and/or award of the associated contract to the Tribal Administrator. The protest shall be submitted in writing to the Tribal Administrator within ten days after the proposer knows or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest. The Administrator shall place the protest on the next Tribal Council agenda if not resolved prior to that time.
  • The Tribal Council shall have the authority, prior to the commencement of an action in court concerning the controversy, to settle and resolve a protest of an aggrieved proposer, offeror, contractor, actual or prospective, concerning the solicitations or award of a contract.
  • If the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement, the Staff Contact shall issue notice in writing of the Council’s decision. The notice shall:

1. State the reasons for the action taken; and
2. Inform the protestant of right to judicial review
   • A copy of the decision under this section shall be mailed or otherwise furnished immediately to the protestor and any other party intervening.
   • A decision under this section shall be final and conclusive unless fraudulent, or unless any person adversely affected by the decision commences an action in court.

View and Download: RFP NOC Structures for the Cocopah Broadband Network

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FROM FIRMS FOR COCOPAH WEST WATER CONVEYANCE PROJECT

Update 10/30/24: RFQ was updated as “Design with Potential to Build” Construction Project

Clause 5.3 under Section 5.0 “Selection Process” was removed from effect.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FROM FIRMS FOR COCOPAH WEST WATER CONVEYANCE PROJECT

COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE, SOMERTON, AZ

Project Name: Cocopah West Water Conveyance Project

Project Number: WRP-2024-1

Contract Number: N/A

Submittal Deadline: November 6, 2024 3:00 PM

Submittal Location: Cocopah Environmental Protection Office, 14500 S. Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350

Staff Contact: Jen Alspach, Environmental Protection Office Director (928)627-2025 or alspachj@cocopah.gov

RFQ available at: https://www.cocopah.com/business-opportunities.html

Date and Location for Submittal: Sealed SOQs from qualified A/E & Construction firms will be received at the location listed above by 3:00 PM, AZ Time on 11/6/2024. SOQs must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The SOQ must include all information items listed in the RFQ in the order listed.

Project Description: This project entails the design and construction of a water conveyance structure to transport water from the Yuma West Main Canal to the Cocopah West Restoration Project Site. All engineering, design, labor, material, and equipment will be needed to complete the project.

Pre-proposal Meeting: A pre-proposal meeting will be scheduled with interested firms at the Cocopah Administration Building at 14515 S. Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory as vital information necessary to the understanding of the project, scope of work, and the selection process will be discussed. Interested firms must reach out to the staff contact by phone or email for the meeting invitation.

SOQ Format: Each SOQ received must be in accordance with the format and information provided within the Request for Qualifications package. Any submittal that does not conform, in all material respects to what is outlined in the RFQ, may be considered non-responsive.

Right to Reject SOQs: The Cocopah Indian Tribe reserves the right to waive any irregularities in any submittal, or to reject all submittals and re-advertise, or to cancel the project in its entirety, at the Tribe’s sole discretion. The Cocopah Indian Tribe, its consultants and advisors, will not be responsible for any cost incurred by any firm submitting a SOQ or responding to this notice.

Equal Opportunity: The Cocopah Indian Tribe is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and women’s business enterprises are encouraged to submit on this Project.

PUBLICATION DATE: 10/9/2024

View and Download:  Notice for Cocopah West Water Conveyance Project {PDF}

REQUEST FOR Qualifications From Firms for Golf Irrigation Pump Replacement Project

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FROM FIRMS FOR GOLF IRRIGATION PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT 
COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE, SOMERTON, ARIZONA

Project Name: Cocopah Bend RV & Golf Resort, Golf Irrigation Pump Replacement

Project Number: 01-2024

Contract Number: N/A

Submittal Deadline: June 5, 2024

Submittal Location: Cocopah Bend RV & Golf Resort

Staff Contact: Joey Moraga, Operations Manager

RFQ available at: https://www.cocopah.com/business-opportunities.html

Date and Location for Submittal: Sealed Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Architecture/Engineering (A/E) firms will be received at the location listed above by 3:00 p.m., AZ Time on 06/05/2024. SOQs must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Request for Qualification (RFQ). The SOQ must include all information items listed in the RFQ in the order listed.

Project Description: This will be pursuant to ARS Section 34-601 et seq. A general description of the Project is: This project entails the total replacement and install of the Golf Course Irrigation Pump Station. All labor, material and equipment will be needed to complete the project. Project includes total removal and disposal of the existing pump station, as well as any and all concrete removal and pouring based on pump station needs.

Pre-proposal Meeting: A pre-proposal meeting will be held on 05/28/2024 at 10:00AM. at 6800 Strand Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364. Attendance at the meeting is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended that all interested firms attend, as Project responsibility issues and requirements will be discussed.

SOQ Format: Each SOQ received must be in accordance with the format and information provided within the Request for Qualifications package. Any submittal that does not conform, in all material respects to what is outlined in the RFQ, may be considered non-responsive.

Right to Reject SOQs: The Cocopah Indian Tribe reserves the right to waive any irregularities in any submittal, or to reject all submittals and re-advertise, or to cancel the project in its entirety, at Owner’s sole discretion. The Cocopah Indian Tribe, its consultants, and advisors, will not be responsible for any cost incurred by any firm submitting a SOQ or responding to this notice.

Equal Opportunity: The Cocopah Indian Tribe is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and women’s business enterprises are encouraged to submit on this Project.

DATED: 05/21/2024

Publications Date(s): 05/23/2024

 View and Download: Notice for RFQ for Project - Pump Station V.3 [pdf]

View and Download: RFQuotation for Pump Station [pdf]

REQUEST FOR Qualifications for Design-Bid-Build COnstruction Project

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FROM ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING (A/E) CONSTRUCTION FIRMS FOR

DESIGN-BID-BUILD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE, SOMERTON, ARIZONA

 * RFQ EXTENDED DEADLINE TO 9/8/2023 *

 Project Name:           Cocopah COVID Expansion Center

Project Number:       03-2022

Contract Number:    N/A

Submittal Deadline: September 8, 2023

Submittal Location:  Cocopah Tribal Administration

Staff Contact:            Ralph Villa

RFQ available at:     https://www.cocopah.com/business-opportunities.html

 Date and Location for Submittal:  Sealed Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Construction firms will be received at the location listed above by 3:00 p.m., AZ Time on 09/8/2023.  SOQs must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Request for Qualification (RFQ).  The SOQ must include all information items listed in the RFQ in the order listed.  

 Project Description:   This will be a Design-Bid-Build Project pursuant to ARS Section 34-601 et seq.  A general description of the Project is: Cocopah COVID Expansion Center

 Pre-proposal Meeting: A pre-proposal meeting will be held on 08/23/2023 at 10:00 AM.   At the Cocopah Tribal Administration Office, 14515 S. Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350. Attendance at the meeting is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended that all interested firms attend, as Project responsibility issues and requirements will be discussed. 

 SOQ Format:  Each SOQ received must be in accordance with the format and information provided within the Request for Qualifications package.  Any submittal that does not conform, in all material respects to what is outlined in the RFQ, may be considered non-responsive. 

 Right to Reject SOQs:  The Cocopah Indian Tribe reserves the right to waive any irregularities in any submittal, or to reject all submittals and re-advertise, or to cancel the project in its entirety, at Owner’s sole discretion.  The Cocopah Indian Tribe, its consultants, and advisors, will not be responsible for any cost incurred by any firm submitting a SOQ or responding to this notice.

 Equal Opportunity:  The Cocopah Indian Tribe is an equal opportunity employer.  Minority and women’s business enterprises are encouraged to submit on this Project.

DATED:  August 31, 2023

Publications Date(s):  August 31, 2023

 Cocopah Indian Tribe Contact:
Ralph Villa
Asst. Tribal Administrator
Cocopah Indian Tribe
14515 S. Veterans Place
Somerton, AZ 85350
Phone: 928-672-2102 ext.7479
Fax: 928-627-3173
E-mail: villar@cocopah.gov

View and Download: RFQ for Covid Center Project [pdf]

View and Download: Addendum to RFQ 03-2023[pdf]

View and Download: Notice of A-E RFQ for Project COVID Center Extension[pdf]

REQUEST FOR Proposal for Audit Services

The Cocopah Indian Tribe (the Tribe) will accept proposals from Certified Public Accounting firms for the Tribe’s annual audit services for a one (1) year contract term for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 audit, with an option to renew for two (2) additional years. Interested firms should submit three (3) copies and an electronic copy of their proposal in a sealed envelope in the format described below to:

Cocopah Indian Tribe
Attn: Mario Rodriguez, Finance Director
14515 S. Veterans Dr.
Somerton, AZ 85350
Email: rodriguezm@cocopah.com
Phone: 928‐627‐2102 ext. 7444

The initial contract period shall be of one (1) year, to perform an annual audit according to the terms and conditions within these specifications, contracts, and Cocopah Indian Tribe procurement policies. The proposals must be received by the Cocopah Indian Tribe no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2023.

View and Download: RFP Audit Services [pdf]

Advertisement for bids

 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT #2)

COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE
YUMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SYSTEM WELL NO. 4
GENERAL NOTICE

The Cocopah Indian Tribe (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Construction of Water System Well No. 4
PH21-V99; WA12-23

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Cocopah Indian Tribe’s Tribal Headquarters located at 14515 S. Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350 within the Cocopah West Reservation, until Friday, July 21th at 4:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Cocopah Indian Tribe’s Tribal Headquarters in the Cultural Center Conference Room located at 14515 S. Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350. The location coordinates for the Cocopah Tribal Headquarters is 32.615840478594, ‐114.767627433186.

All previous bids are rejected. New bids must be received by the time listed in this Re‐Advertisement #2 notice.

The Project includes the following Work:

The installation of one potable water well (Well No. 4) by drilling a nominal 16-inch diameter borehole to approximately 305 feet below land surface in a single pass using direct mud rotary, dual rotary, or flooded reverse circulation rotary drilling methods. Formation samples will be collected during drilling, and a geophysical survey will be performed in the completed borehole. An approximately 8-inch diameter stainless steel cased well will be constructed with annular materials per the final well design provided by OWNER’S CONSULTANT. The constructed well will be developed by airlifting and swabbing, followed by pump development and aquifer testing. Final well completion activities include plumbness and alignment surveys and a color downhole video.

Bids are requested for the following Contract: PH21-V99; WA12-23, Construction of Water System Well No. 4.

The Project has a performance period of 45 days. The construction performance period shall commence no later than October 1, 2023.

Information and Bidding Documents named “PH21-V99: WA12-23, Construction of Water System Well No. 4” for the Project can be found at the following Owner website:

https://www.cocopah.com/business-opportunities.html

Pre-bid Conference
No additional pre-bid conference will be held.

Additional Instructions to Bidders:

1) ADDENDUM #1 (DATED May 22, 2023 and attached to the end of these bid documents) is fully incorporated into Re-Advertisement #2 bid documents with the exception of the following:

a.    Bid Table (Addendum #1) is replaced with Revised Bid Table (Re-Advertisement #2). The Revised Bid Table (Re-Advertisement #2) shall be completed and submitted with the bid form. Refer to EJCDC C-410, Bid Form for Construction Contract for the updated Bid Table.

b.     Sound Mitigation Bid Item is an optional bid item that may be awarded as an “add-on” based on funds availability. The contractor shall submit the bid unit price and bid amount for this optional bid item. The total of all other unit price Bid items will be the sum of these “Bid Prices”; such total will be used by Owner for Bid comparison purposes.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by: 
Owner: Cocopah Indian Tribe 
By: Rudy Alcala 
Title: Cocopah Public Works Director 
Date: July 5, 2023 

Cocopah Indian Tribe Contact:
Rudy Alcala
Public Works Director
Cocopah Indian Tribe
9803 W. Veterans Place
Somerton, AZ 85350
Phone: 928-672-0616 ext.7504
Fax: 928-627-3173
E-mail: alcalar@cocopah.com

View and Download Readvertisement #2: Construction of Water System Well No. 4 [pdf]
View and Download: Request For Information (RFI) and Responses [pdf]

REQUEST FOR QUOTES

Failed Septic Tank Replacements
PH19-V36, WA 04-20
Issue Date: 05/04/2020
Period for Optional Site Visits: May 12-14, 2020@10 am Arizona Time
Requests for Information Due Date and Time: 05/29/2020@3:00 pm AZ time
Quotes Due Date, Time and Location: 0529/2020 @3:00pm AZ time, Public Works Office.
Official Quote-Quotes will be received by the Tribe, at Public Works Office until 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
Responsive Contractors must submit a hard copy of their quote marked “QUOTE-Failed Septic Tank Replacements PH19-V36, WA 04-20” to the Utility Office, the address is listed below.
Contact Information: For Complete BID information.

Cocopah Indian Tribe Contacts:
Rudy Alcala
Public Works Director
Cocopah Indian Tribe
9803 W. Veterans Place
Somerton, AZ 85350
Phone: 928-672-0616 ext.7504
Fax: 928-627-3173
E-mail: alcalar@cocopah.com

Indian Health Services Contacts:
Kimberly Tejeda Lankford
Field Engineer
Indian Health Services
Office of Environmental Health and Engineering
Ft. Yuma Service Office – Western Arizona District Office
401 Picacho Rd
Winterhaven, CA 92283
Phone: (760) 572-4227
E-mail: Kimberly.Tejeda-Lankford@ihs.gov

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