RFPs

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Community Development office will be accepting sealed lump sum bids for supply of 1 New 2026 Chevrolet 6500HD Silverado Medium Duty. Bids will be due Wednesday 3 June at 3:00 PM. Bids received will be opened and qualified by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Thursday 4 June at 10:00 AM. Notice to proceed will be submitted to low, qualified bidder.

All products are anticipated to be needed for delivery in September 30th 2026.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WILL, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT FEASIBLE, GIVE PREFERENCE IN THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIAN-OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES.

Contacts:
Interested bidders shall contact Brian Scheinost, Director of Public Works at brian.scheinost@millelacsband.com or Cell at (320)630-2624 to be included on the bidder’s list in the event that any addendums are issued for this project.

Work Scope:
Provide (1) one CODE# CK56403 New [Fleet Commercial] 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD 4WD Medium Duty HD Chassis Regular Cab with Plow package from Meyer Midwest and Switch-N-Go System from TBEI

1. Primary Color: Black
2. Trim: Jet Black Cloth seat trim
3. Body Code: 1LT Regular cab
4. GVWR: GEH GVWR, 23,000 lbs. (10433 kg)
5. Engine: Diesel, 8CYL, 6.6L, DI, V8, Turbo, Duramax, GEN
6. Transmission: Shift Control Automatic Transmission, Performance
7. Emissions: DEF Emissions, Federal requirements
8. Rear Axle: 4.30 ratio
9. Tires: Front and Rear 225/70R19.5 H 128N BW TRK CTL
10. Wheels: 19.5 X 6.75, J, Aluminum, Design 2
11. Radio: Audio System, Chevrolet Infotainment with 8-inch (diagonal) color touch screen
12. Seats: A50 Seats, Front bench, driver 10-way power
13. Paint Scheme: ZY1 Paint, Solid Black
14. Bumper Front: V46 Bumper, Front Chrome w License plate mounting PKG
15. Bumper Rear: Bolt on rear bumper by TBEI with Switch-N-Go Systems
16. Communication System: EU1 OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable
17. Covering Floor: Rubber
18. Digital Audio System: SiriusXM Radio / 4G LTE with WIFI Hotspot
19. Generator: Alternator, 220 amps
20. Fuel Tank Rear Tank 40 GAL (151L)
21. HVAC: System Air Conditioning FRT, Electronic
22. Lock Control, remote start package with Remote keyless entry
23. Power-adjustable, heated outside rearview mirrors for wide loads
24. Speaker System: Enhanced Audio
25. 1LT LT Package option 1, NZZ Sales Package Skid Plate “Off Road”, Snow Plow Prep Package, 110 Volt Power Outlet, Trailer break controller. Wiring Provision Upfitter
26. Wheel Spare: Tire, spare LT275/70R18 all-terrain, Blackwall
27. Window: A48 Window, Power, Rear sliding C49 Defogger, Rear-window electric
28. Other options: Windows, power with driver, passenger express up and down. Battery 1300 CCA, Dual Battery System, Step Assist Aluminum, Wheelbase 165 Inch, Heater ENG Block, Exhaust System Side exit, RH, behind rear tire, PTO Engine controlled power take off (PTO) Controls, Calibration Back Up Electrical Alarm, Lamp FRT Fog, Smoked Amber Roof Marker Lights, Equipment ACSRY WRG JUNK BLK, Axle, Limited slip, Axle Rear 15,500LB, Wiring Harness truck trailer HD
29. Special Equipment options: Key equipment, two additional keys with fobs for single key system.

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

Bidding notes:

1. Submit proposal in lump sum amount adding Plow package from Meyer Midwest $11,492.00 and Switch-N-Go Systems with 6 platforms from TBEI $83,476.00
2. All Contractors must provide the following along with their bid submittal:
   a. Completed and signed MLB Community Development Bid Form

All proposals MUST be mailed and labeled as follows:

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Commissioner of Community Development
Sealed bid: 1 New 2026 Chevrolet 6500HD Silverado 4WD Medium Duty
P.O. Box 509
Onamia, MN 56359

Please note that the bids must be 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:
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 via email at JSmith2@grcasinos.com with questions.