Site work for a power facility in Chinle, Arizona. Conceptual plans call for site work for a power facility.

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) is a special purpose government entity, multiutility enterprise of the Navajo Nation which provides electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, photovoltaic, and telecommunication services covering approximately 27,000 square miles across northeastern Arizona, northwestern New Mexico, and southeastern Utah. NTUA has seven main district offices located in strategic communities spanning the Navajo Reservation, with its corporate headquarters located in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Type of Service: The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) is hereby contacting qualified engineering consultant firms who are knowledgeable in RUS rules and regulations and interested in furnishing engineering services. Question Deadline 09/17/2025 If there are any questions, contact Andrea Hale, Contract Administrator, via email andreah@ntua.com. The NTUA will only respond to questions related to this RFP prior to the date indicated above. All emails should have "Engineering Services - CHINLE SUBSTATION - QUESTIONS" in the subject line. Answers to Questions September 23, 2025 Evaluation of Proposals September 30-October 3, 2025 Execution of Contract No later than October 24, 2025 Proposer(s) will risk jeopardizing their eligibility if any person other than the Contract Administrator is contacted for clarification. Any interaction with NTUA staff by the Proposer will constitute disqualification. Proposers mailing their proposals shall allow sufficient time for mail delivery to ensure receipt by the due date and time. Late, facsimiled or electronic mailed Proposals will not be accepted. Proposal submission, firms must submit as required: 1. An Original proposal (marked 'Original') with one (1) electronic copy on flash drive identical to the original by the due date at the address provided above. Any supporting documentation and supplemental information may be included in subsequent appendices. Each page of the proposal shall include the company name and page numbering. 2. One Original cost (marked 'Original' and to not be included on the flash drive) in a separate sealed envelope to be opened only after determination the proposal satisfies the requirements of this RFP. Each page of the cost shall include the company name and page numbering. The cost must be firm and cannot be increased, unless there is a change in the NTUA requirements after the RFP submission, once a firm is selected. NTUA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of NTUA. As-built drawings must be completed in detail, all wires, all devices, yard equipment, panels, and cabinets. Drawings must be accurate and complete prior to last payment being made or an agreement in writing to complete this work no later than 30 days after last payment is made. The written agreement is at NTUA's discretion. To not comply with this requirement will result in retainer penalty, yet to be determined. Should corresponding labels be incorrect or dwgs be found in error a fee of $850/day travel and mileage will be charged to the engineering firm for the extra time NTUA has to spend correcting as-builts. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.