RFPs

Community Development
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

OWNER:
MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE
43408 OODENA DRIVE
ONAMIA, MN 56359

DATE ISSUED:
September 8, 2025

BID DATE:
September 24, 2025

PRODUCT:
(7) New 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Double Cab, Long Box, 4WD

TO:
Chevrolet Dealerships

THIS IS NOT A CHANGE ORDER NOR A DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH THE WORK DESCRIBED HEREIN.

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Community Development office will be accepting sealed bids for the purchase of seven (7) new 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Double Cab Long Box 4WD trucks. The truck needs to be delivered to the Mille Lacs Band Government Center, 43408 Oodena Drive, Onamia, MN. Bids will be due Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 3pm. Bids received will be opened and qualified by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00am.

Vehicle Specifications:
Color - Summit White
LT 4WD Model
Long bed 8’
6.6L V8 gas engine
Allison 10-speed automatic transmission
17” machined aluminum wheels
17” LT245/75R17E all-season, blackwall tires
40/20/40 split-bench front seat w/ under-seat storage
Jet black, cloth seat trim
13.4” diagonal Chevrolet infotainment 3 Premium system w/ Google built-in
Durabed, 10,500 lbs. GVWR, 3.73 rear axle ratio
Snow plow prep / Camper package
Black work steps
Cruise control
Blue tooth capable
Destination & Delivery

Contacts:
Interested bidders shall contact Mark Goede, Housing Warehouse Supervisor at (320) 532-4654 or via email at d1housing.maint@millelacsband.com with any questions.

Bidding notes:

1. Submit a signed proposal with vehicle specifications and pricing.
2. All Contractors must provide the following along with their bid submittal:
   a. A copy of Current MLB Vendor’s License (or a copy of the submitted application)
   b. A current W-9 form

All proposals must be mailed and labeled as follows:

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Commissioner of Administration
Sealed bid: (7) 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
PO Box 509
Onamia, MN 56359

Please note that the bids submitted via mail to the P.O. Box. FedEx and UPS will not deliver to a P.O. Box and the Onamia post office will not accept hand delivered items. Please plan accordingly to ensure the timely receipt of your bid submittal.

The Band reserves the right to reject any bid that it is unable to collect at the Onamia post office by the bid deadline date and time, provided that the Band has made diligent and reasonable efforts to collect the bid. The Band reserves this right even in the event that the bid has been postmarked before the deadline.

PROPOSALS NOT SUBMITTED IN THIS MANNER WILL BE REJECTED.

Licensing:

1. Firms must be licensed with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. A copy of this license (or the license application) must accompany each bid. Licensing process can take several weeks. If you are not currently licensed with the MLBO, please submit a copy of your license application along with your proposal. Contact Jackie Smith at (320) 384-4773 or via email at JSmith2@grcasinos.com with questions regarding licensing and for the license application.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS FOR ANY REASON.