Requests for Proposals/Quotes
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) practices Indian Preference in hiring and awarding of contracts.
Request for Bid (RFB) - 20 kW Solar PV System & EV Charging Station, Wampanoag Environmental Laboratory – Aquinnah, MA (Posted 1.21.2026)
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) is requesting bids for a turnkey installation of a 20 kW grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Wampanoag Environmental Laboratory, along with one Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station. This project supports the Tribe’s goals of reducing energy costs, lowering emissions, and expanding clean energy infrastructure.
The project site is located at the Wampanoag Environmental Laboratory in Aquinnah, Massachusetts. Contractors are encouraged to recommend the most appropriate configuration based on site conditions.
The selected contractor will provide a complete, fully operational system, including all design, labor, materials, permitting, and coordination. The solar scope includes the installation of a minimum 20 kW (DC) grid-tied PV system with panels, inverters, racking, wiring, monitoring, and utility interconnection. The project also includes supplying and installing one Level 2 EV charging station (240V). Both networked and non-networked chargers are acceptable.
The contractor will be responsible for obtaining all required permits, coordinating inspections, commissioning the system, and securing utility approval to operate. Upon completion, the contractor will provide system documentation and a brief orientation for Tribal staff.
Optional pricing may be included for battery energy storage, additional EV charging stations, solar carport systems, or ongoing operations and maintenance services.
Bidders should have experience with commercial or institutional solar installations, hold appropriate Massachusetts licenses, carry required insurance, and be able to complete the project on schedule.
Proposals should be submitted by email and include company contact information, a brief description of the proposed system and equipment, the total project cost as a lump sum, an estimated project timeline, warranty details, and references for similar projects.
Proposals will be reviewed based on cost, system quality, contractor experience, schedule, and overall value. The Tribe is not required to select the lowest bid. The bids will be reviewed as received. Please label all proposals: “20 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Wampanoag Environmental Laboratory RFB”. Bids will be reviewed at the Tribal administration building during regular work hours as received. The bid will remain open until filled. Letters of interest may be mailed to: Natural Resources Department, 20 Black Brook Road, Aquinnah, MA 02535; faxed to 508 645-3790; or emailed to isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov.
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) practices Indian Preference in the hiring and awarding of contracts.
Request for Proposals - Tribal Master Plan for Sustainable Landscapes and Climate Resilience (Posted 10/28/2025)
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) (WTGHA) invites proposals from qualified consultants, planning firms, or multidisciplinary teams to assist in the development of a Tribal Master Plan for Sustainable Landscapes, supported by the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program Grant.
This project will create a community-driven plan to:
Protect natural resources and address climate change impacts through sustainable land and environmental stewardship.
Engage Tribal citizens in defining a vision for long-term livability and cultural preservation.
Develop a strategic site plan that integrates infrastructure, economic opportunities, and best practices for resilience and placemaking.
The plan will address climate and environmental challenges such as emergency response vulnerabilities, food sovereignty, cultural resource protection, coastal erosion, wetland degradation, and sustainable housing needs.
Please label all proposals: “Tribal Master Plan for Sustainable Landscapes and Climate Resilience RFP”. Bids will be reviewed at the Tribal administration building during regular work hours as received. The bid will remain open until December 15, 2025. Letters of interest may be mailed to: Natural Resources Department, 20 Black Brook Road, Aquinnah, MA 02535 or emailed to isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov.
Requests for additional information and full scope of work may be made to Beckie Finn, Environmental Programs Coordinator, Wampanoag Natural Resources Department at (508) 645-9265x143, envcoord@ wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov.
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) practices Indian Preference in the hiring and awarding of contracts.
Request for Proposals for 19 M21 GIS Asset Management Project
Technical Assistance, Training, and Education for Tribal Wastewater Facilities
Final Submission Due:
The proposal must be received by 5:00 p.m., local time, on December 15, 2023. A duly authorized representative empowered to bind the Consultant must sign the proposal. Proposals shall be submitted to the following; email subject line must include the project name and number, “GIS Asset Management, Technical Assistance, and Training” NS-19-M21.
Attn: Dave Zimmerman, Housing Administrator
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Housing Authority
PO Box 479, Chilmark MA 02535
awtha.dave@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Request for Proposals - Invasive Species Management
Posted 11/20/2024
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) is seeking proposals for the development of a management plan to remove the encroaching invasive species, replace those species with native plants, and maintain the area until the native species is fully reestablished.
The Tribe also seeks proposals to implement the plan, once it has been developed.
The goal of this project is to support the removal of invasive plant species and to restore the existing landscape to a more natural and self-sustaining form, removing invasive nuisance plants and replanting the area utilizing native plants that support the prevention of shoreline erosion and encourage native edible landscape species.
Restored conditions in the designated areas will:
Provide natural green infrastructure that improves water quality along the watershed area;
Create an adequate buffer for non-point source pollution and wellhead protection;
Create an adequate environment that supports native habitat for numerous wildlife species;
Provide native sustenance foods for all species present in the area. Examples might include, but are not limited to: blackberries, elder, blueberries, rosehips.
The Contractor will work directly with the Natural Resources Department staff.
The bids will be reviewed as received. Please label all proposals: “Invasive Species Management RFP”. Bids will be reviewed at the Tribal administration building during regular work hours as received. The bid will remain open until filled. Letters of interest may be mailed to: Natural Resources Department, 20 Black Brook Road, Aquinnah, MA 02535; faxed to 508 645-3790; or emailed to isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov.
Requests for additional information and full scope of work may be made to Beckie Finn, Environmental Programs Coordinator, Wampanoag Natural Resources Department at (508) 645-9265x143, envcoord@ wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov.
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) practices Indian Preference in the hiring and awarding of contracts.