Contract Opportunities
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) practices Indian Preference in hiring and awarding of contracts.
TRIBAL RECORDER POSITION
Contract position for a Tribal Member to perform stenographic duties for the WTGH(A) Tribal Council for FY2024. Must be able to transcribe minutes of the Tribal Council’s regular, special, emergency and general membership meetings, and create action lists from recordings. Download all recordings and provide said action lists and minutes in accordance with the timetables as outlined within the contract. Personally attend (or designate a qualified Tribal Member) to attend all Tribal Council (excluding executive sessions) and General Membership meetings to record the meeting and transcribe action lists during the meetings.The contractor shall be paid $25.00 to $35.00 per hour (based upon experience).
Please send letter of interest with resume or CV to chairwoman@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov.
Landscaping Bid/Contract, June 1, 2023
The Wampanoag Tribe is seeking a landscape contractor / company to enhance a tribal property by providing the following services:
Brushcutting approximately ½ mile along an unimproved roadway
Repair/enhance approximately ½ mile of gravel roadway and parking area including shaping, grading, filling and pea stone application.
Install irrigation into unimproved grass (lawn space)
Improve lawn space with soil. Grade, topsoil and seed.
Plantings around property including lavender, hysup, andromeda, sage, lilacs and similar.
Create planting spaces around house
Install plantings to screen view from above ground propane tank
Possible additions:
Granite steps from exterior doorways at house
Maintenance agreement for grass mowing and necessary improvements throughout the year.
Response to irrigation system needs including draining and repairs.
The bid will require an in-person walk through of the property with Bret Stearns, Indirect Services Administrator. Please contact directly at isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov , (508) 627-1982.
Open until filled.
Landscaping Bid/Contract for Tribally Owned Property, June 1, 2023
The Wampanoag Tribe is seeking a landscape contractor / company to enhance a tribal property by providing the following services:
Removal of two larger size marked trees and several limbs along roadside
Pruning of trees ranging from ground level to a peak of 34 feet.
Brush cutting with machinery
Install drainage from house to acceptable area to assure water is clear of house and parking area
Grade, repair and shape driveway, currently unimproved dirt/pea stone.
Add pea stone to roadway and parking area
Add fill and grade parking area
Plantings around house
Topsoil and repairs to lawn/yard area
Possible additions:
Two granite steps
Install approximately 15-20’ field stone retaining wall
Maintenance contract for property
The bid will require an in-person walk through of the property with Bret Stearns, Indirect Services Administrator. Please contact directly at isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov , (508) 627-1982.
Open until filled.
Annual Contracting Opportunities
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) is seeking a pool of qualified contractors and companies to provide a wide variety of services to support the tribal administration buildings, lands and grants administered by the tribal programs. The Tribe routinely engages in one to two-year contracts, which allow the contractor to be contacted for bids or service. A rate sheet must be submitted to the Tribe, which includes the price schedule and rates of service. These rates are agreed upon for the term of the contract. Please also indicate on the submitted fee schedule or rate sheet if the company is available to complete work in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act. Proof of insurance is required for most contracts.
The following are some specific areas of service for which the Tribe is seeking professional assistance:
Audio/Visual Production: The Tribe is seeking to hire a qualified A/V contractor to run the A/V portion of hybrid meetings. Please call 508-645-9265 x144 or officemanager@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Powwow & Event Coordinator: The Tribe is seeking to hire a Powwow coordinator to plan, organize and execute the annual Powwow and other Tribal events. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Writing and Editing Services including crafting articles for local, regional and national publications, assisting with writing projects as writer and/or editor when needed to document programs and projects, assisting with technical writing of environmental plans, researching histories, and telling the story. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Landscape Services including mowing, seeding, chipping, hauling, tree removal, brush cutting, planting and any related work. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Paving and Roadway Repair including roadway preparation, asphalt services, grading, hauling, heavy/small machinery work, line painting, renting or leasing road barriers, construction of road barriers ad any related work. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Roadway Maintenance including roadway repair, culvert and catch basin maintenance. Sectional repair of roadway, temporary and permanent continuity of roadway use during maintenance and emergencies. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Food Preparation include prices for onsite and drop-off food for meetings and events ranging from 5-100 people. Culinary instruction rates per hour and specialized cooking descriptions, such as for diabetes, restrictive diets, weight loss, wild game/foods or preparation, and healthy choices for special health conditions. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Transportation Seeking drivers for vans owned by the Tribe and livery transportation vans and bus options both on the island and on the mainland. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Boat and Engine Repair Maintenance and service to a variety of vehicles, vans, off-road vehicles, outboard engines, outdoor equipment, diesel and gas tractors. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
General Construction including repairs of existing buildings and structures, small to large scale projects. Home and building improvements including roofing, shingles, painting, window removal and installation, gutter system repair/installation, foundation repair, interior ruff, general and fine carpentry. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Licensed Plumbers and Electricians for work on Tribally owned facilities including maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, heating and air conditioning services, updating and rewiring/replumbing. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Painting Interior and exterior, cosmetic and repair for buildings, automotive or specialized projects. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Surveying and Engineering of lands and properties. Preparation of maps and data for Tribal programs and projects. Includes Tribal and non-Tribal properties. Preparation of data and maps for formal submissions. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Video Production/Editing: Capture of video for and photo-documenting of meetings and events, editing and creation of short video presentations for website or tribal program use. Specific terms apply to the taking and ownership of photographic or video documentation for or on behalf of the tribe. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Graphic Designer: Provide services relating to the artistic creation of Park Service-quality interpretive signs, artwork, and other designs as needed for publications, posters, and project-specific locations. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Cleaning Services: General and specialized cleaning of administrative offices and community areas. Emergency response to flooding, mold, or insurance claim damage. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Architects: The Tribe is seeking architects or firms to assist with building and planning related projects. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Cable installation: The Tribe is seeking requests for proposals to install Cat6 data cabling in the administration building and patch panel installation Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Generator Installation: The Tribe is seeking requests for generator installation at 2 tribal properties. Please email isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov with inquiries.
Interior Designer: The Tribe is seeking qualified interior designers with expertise in layout, materials selection, furniture, and all installations for Tribal properties Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
General Contractor: The Tribe is seeking qualified general contractors with expertise in overseeing construction projects for Tribal properties. Please call 508-645-9265 x141 or isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Website Design: Seeking proposals for a complete redesign of the Tribe’s website. For more information please call 508-645-9265 x101 or cos@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Rental Agent: The Tribe is seeking proposals for managing the tribe’s rental property. For more information, please call 508-645-9265 x141 or email isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Transcriptionists: Contract position to perform stenographic duties for the Tribe through Sep. 30 2024. Must be able to transcribe minutes for the Membership, Education, Constitution/Election, and Health Committees via recordings. You do not have to personally attend committee meetings. The contractor shall be paid $25.00-$35.00 per hour. (based upon experience) Please send letter of interest and resume/CV to Chief of Staff at cos@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Walk leader: The tribe is seeking a contractor to lead the walking group. Tasks include, but not limited to: organizing walks, providing reading materials, reporting data to the Tribe’s nurse, and following up communication with group members. Requirements: CPR certified and be able to manage emergencies. Please send your resume to Chief of Staff at cos@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Safety Plan: The tribe is seeking a qualified individual or firm to develop a strategic tribal transportation safety plan that will meet or exceed U. S. DOT Federal Highway Administration standards. Please contact Bret Stearns, Indirect Administrator at 508-645-9265 x141 or email isa@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Send letter of interest with resume/CV to:
Personnel Department
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)
20 Black Brook Rd.
Aquinnah, MA 02535
Personnel@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah Practices Tribal and Indian Preference in Hiring.
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) Education Department is looking for a qualified teacher to tutor tribal students in grades 2 through 12 for a contracted part-time position. After- school tutorial support is needed between the hours of 2:15 and 6pm weekday afternoons. Please call or email Personnel or the Chief of Staff for more information and application: personnel@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov 508-645-9265 x106 or cos@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov 508-645-9265 x101
tutor for tribal students
Contact: officemanager@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov or 508-645-9265 x144
Submission packages for the following opportunities are available by contacting the Planning Department directly. Please call for questions and deadlines.
REQUEST FOR BIDS PLN2019-06 – Road Maintenance Services
The Department is seeking qualified & experienced landscape and roadway contractors for various maintenance activities necessary to keep the tribe’s transportation system in good order. Activities may include but are not limited to: brush & tree clearing, asphalt repair, loam & seeding, road sweeping, catch-basin cleaning, line painting, etc. Submissions due June 17th, or until filled.
PLEASE CONTACT PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR FULL SCOPE OF WORK
Planning department
natural resources department
The Natural Resources Department wants to update or create a contract with you!!
Throughout the year, the NRD has projects in a variety of areas such as landscaping, boat and engine repair, hauling, electrical, construction, plumbing work, video production, video editing and even professional writing and editing. If you or your company desires to have a contract rate on file with the department, it allows us to get quick bids for smaller projects that need to be completed. If you have a skill or certification for service, we want to know.
Please contact Bret Stearns for further information. If you already have a contract on file, it is likely expired, and we will be contacting you for renewal.
Volunteer/Intern Opportunity for Shorebird Monitoring
The Natural Resources Department is looking for volunteers and/or interns to monitor the presence of and minimize disturbance to state and federally listed coastal nesting birds (defined here as Piping Plovers, Least and Common Terns) along approximately 7,000 linear feet of Lobsterville Beach. The tasks involved in this work may include the following according to state and federal guidelines:
Regular monitoring and management, including symbolic fencing and signage to protect nests and scrapes, as needed, on all sites based on presence of potential nesting habitat and/or presence of birds, as determined by MA NHESP.
Pre- and/or during nourishment monitoring for the presence of nesting birds IF operations are taking place on or after April 1.
Post-nourishment monitoring to determine the presence of nesting birds on all sites nourished at the start of this agreement.
Field assistance with landscaping, Invasive species removal, Wildlife management and Environmental program monitoring.
Training will be provided and a stipend may be available. To apply, please contact the Natural Resources Department. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary Range: $42,472 - $68,000
Wampanoag Aquinnah Tribe is seeking a qualified, Social Worker who will work with Tribal Citizens, managing Child/Elder abuse cases.
Will be responsible for case management, and investigation of Child/Elder Abuse cases.
Knowledge of Case Management, ICWA, Substance Abuse and community resources a must.
Duties will include facilitating and monitoring child placement, successful candidate will possess strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, who can work with families, DCF and outside agencies.
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Education Department Assistant
The Tribe is seeking an assistant to assist the Education Department with various administrative tasks. This position assists the department with scheduling activities such as tutoring, ordering supplies for all youth programs. The assistant is responsible for maintaining the Education Department filing system and record upkeep and also responds to requests and inquiries for Higher Education scholarships and Adult Vocational Training awards. Please call Personnel or the Chief of Staff for further information. personnel@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov, 508-645-9265 x106 or cos@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov, 508-645-9265 x101