Request for proposals: Chinook-style taped seam wood canoe

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

For 32’ Chinook-style taped seam wood canoe

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center hereby extends an invitation to qualified applicants to respond to the request for proposals for a 32’ all-wood, Chinook style taped seam wood canoe with the approximate duplication of the traditional shape of Chinook style canoes.

The proposal will provide the full cost for a Chinook style canoe with approximate dimensions of the canoe are LOA: 32’, LWL: 28’11”, Beam: 5’8”, Hull depth: 22”, Weight: 630 lbs.

Qualified applicants must provide verification of experience in building Chinook-style taped seam wood canoes, traditional knowledge of Tribal canoe paddling and understanding of traditional healthcare practices of paddling.

Please include plans that reflect ability to complete the project. Questions can be directed to Executive Director of Health Services Kelly Rowe at Kelly.rowe@grandronde.org or 503-879-2075. 

Responses are due by 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6.