Request for Proposals-Proxy Box

The Board of Directors is soliciting proposals for the design and construction of a Proxy Box for its Annual Shareholder Meetings.  Download the full RFP here.

Requirements/Specifications

  1. Dimensions-The box must be made of wood (preferably cedar) and have the following dimensions:  12” x 12” x 13”
  2. Ballot Slot-The top of the box must have a slot for dropping ballots in.  It should have the following dimensions:  6”to 8” long and 1” wide
  3. Design-The ballot box must either be a traditional Bentwood box or have the look of a traditional Bentwood box.  It must have the capability of being locked.  The ballot box must have Alaska Native designs painted or carved on all four sides and the top.  The artist must explain in his or her written submission the story behind the design and whether necessary permissions were granted to use said design(s).   Preference will be given to designs that are original to the proposer.
  4. Logo-The Shee Atiká logo must be incorporated into the design of the proxy box on either the front side or the top.
  5. Background-The artist must submit written information on his/her background, training, and experience along with the design proposal.
  6. Estimated Cost-The artist must include a statement of estimated cost and how the artist arrived at the cost.   The statement must also include a proposal of terms for payment, that is, how much is to be paid when.  All proposals must reflect that at least 50% of the total cost will be paid upon delivery of the final, finished piece.