First Salmon Ceremony – Food Services

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are seeking a qualified food‑service contractor to provide full breakfast and lunch catering for the First Salmon Ceremony on May 21, 2026 at Chief Joseph Hatchery in Bridgeport, WA. The contractor must supply all personnel, equipment, disposable service items, and adhere to strict tribal food‑safety and TOSHA standards, including temperature controls, no bare‑handed food handling, and post‑event food packaging. The event will serve approximately 200 attendees, featuring a continental breakfast, Indian‑style tacos, hot‑dogs, salads, and assorted beverages, with the tribe providing the salmon. The contract is a one‑time, single‑day engagement with mandatory submission requirements such as a valid food‑handler permit and a comprehensive hot/cold food maintenance plan. Indian‑owned businesses receive a preference in evaluation. • Provide full‑service catering (preparation, service, clean‑up) for breakfast and lunch on a single event day. • Must meet tribal food‑safety, temperature, and TOSHA compliance; submit food‑handler permits. • Evaluation includes experience (30 pts), Indian preference (15 pts), price (10 pts), and compliance plans (total 115 pts).