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Request for Proposals

BID 25-12-3950DB

The Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (herein after called the “Owner”) invites all interested licensed General Contractor (GC) /Deign/Builder Firms, including those currently certified under the Navajo Nation Business Opportunity Act to accept sealed Cost proposals on the T’áá Shí Ádá’asht’i Bá Hooghan Navajo Nation Self-Help Center Building Tenant Improvement. The location of the project development is approximately .5 miles south of Window Rock, AZ, Apache County.


The work includes Selective demolition of the interior walls, ceilings to the existing stone building facility, minor interior repairs/replacement of  Plumbing, mechanical, electrical work with all divisions CSI incorporated for the development of As-Built Documents (CD).


Interested Proposals may obtain Request for Proposal packets with a non-mandatory site visit at the T’áá Shí Ádá’asht’i Bá Hooghan Navajo Nation Self-Help Center Building in Window Rock, AZ on February 12, 2026, at 10:30 am.


Cost Proposal packages are due at Navajo Nation Window Rock Administration Offices of the Courts (AOC), Judicial Branch, Window Rock, Arizona on February 25, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. (MST). Cost Proposals could either be mailed or hand delivered. If mailed, bids shall arrive no later than the time specified above; all bids must be clearly marked: RFP FOR T’áá Shí Ádá’asht’i Bá Hooghan Navajo Nation Self-Help Center PROJECT "DO NOT OPEN"


Inquiries should be directed to the attention of:
Andy Thomas, Project Manager
Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation
PO Box 520
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
Phone: (928) 871-6776 or 6762
Fax: (928) 871-6761


BID 25-12-3945SB

The Navajo Nation Judicial Branch (herein after called the “Owner”) invites all interested licensed General Contractor (GC) /Design/Builder Firms, including those currently certified under the Navajo Nation Business Opportunity Act to submit sealed Cost proposals on the Dilkon Judicial Court Building Roof repairs/ Tenant Improvement project. The location of the project development is approximately 35 miles East of Window Rock, Navajo County, Arizona.


The work includes Selective roof demolition and New TPO roof system installation to the commercial court building facility, minor interior repairs/replacement of Plumbing, mechanical, electrical work with all divisions CSI incorporated for the development of As-Built Documents (CD).


Interested Proposals may obtain Request for Proposal packets with a required non-mandatory site visit at the Dilkon Judicial Court Building in Dilkon, AZ on January 27, 2025, at 10:30 am.


Cost Proposal packages are due at the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Navajo Nation Judicial Branch, Window Rock, Arizona on January 30, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. (MST). Cost Proposals could either be mailed or hand delivered. If mailed, bids shall arrive no later than the time specified above; all bids must be clearly marked: RFP FOR DILKON JUDICIAL COURT ROOF REPAIRS/TENTANT IMPROVMENTS PROJECT "DO NOT OPEN"


Andy Thomas, Project Manager
Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation
PO Box 520
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
Phone: (928) 871-6776 or 6762
Fax: (928) 871-6761


The A/E Firm contract will be awarded to the most qualified responsible proposal whose cost does not exceed the amount of design funds estimated by the Owner as available to design the project and whose cost is in compliance with the Navajo Business Preference Law.


The successful Bidder shall furnish performance and payment bonds covering the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all the obligations arising thereunder in such form as specified by the Owner in the amount of 100% of the contract sum.


The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of the Owner. All Bidders must comply with the requirements of the Laws of the Navajo Nation (i.e. Navajo Preference in Employment, Navajo Business Preference) and the Contractor's Licensing.


Closures and Relocations

Public service announcement

January 23, 2026: The Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation is seeking applicants (with personnel management experience and not employed by the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch) for membership on the Judicial Branch Grievance Board.

January 23, 2026: The Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation is seeking applicants for a nomination of membership to the Commission on Navajo Government Development.

December 18, 2024: The Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation will be closed December 24, 2024, through December 26, 2024, and December 31, 2024, through January 1, 2025.

December 17, 2024: Aneth Judicial District will be closed on January 10, 2025, from 1p.m. to 5 p.m.

December 3, 2024: The Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation will be closed December 24-26, 2024.

Pueblo Pintado Circuit Court is closed until further notice. Pueblo Pintado Circuit Court services are available at Crownpoint District Court. Please call the Crownpoint Court at (505) 786-2072 if you have any questions.

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News and Other Announcements

December 5, 2024: Peacemaking to host winter conferece. The Peacemaking Program will be hosting its 2nd Annual Peacemaking Winter Conference on December 18-19, 2024, at the Navajo Nation Museum with the theme of, “Prevention to Counter Social Trends.” Read more. See flyer, agenda, registration form, and resource booth registration form.

December 2, 2024: Rosiene Charley from Tuba City, Ariz., has been hired as the Bi-Cultural Training Manager for the Peacemaking Program effective Monday, December 2, 2024. The Bi-Cultural Training Manager is a very difficult position to fill due to the specialized expertise in Navajo traditional culture that is necessary for the job. Read more.

November 22, 2024: The Navajo Nation Probation Services team is accomplishing its goals in the Judicial Branch’s Strategic Plan by both working with outside resources and tapping into internal strengths. Lucinda Yellowhair leads the Office of Probation and Parole Services within the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch as the Chief Probation Officer. She is assisted by three senior probation officers who are responsible for regional administrative functions and services in the eastern, central and western agencies. Probation officers provide community-based supervision for client-offenders at the local judicial districts. Read more.

April 2, 2020: Most Navajo Nation District Courts are accepting credit card payments for civil traffic fines through telephone. These payments can also be made by money order. Payments for other fines and fees must be made by money order. Window Rock Court, To'hajiilee Court and Alamo are only accepting money orders at this time until further notice. If you have any questions, please call the court.

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Supreme Court Opinions       

July 9, 2021:  Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development v. Dineh Benally. Opinion. SC-CV-18-20

For all opinions (2013 - present) for which no motions are pending, click here.

The Navajo Reporter, Volumes 1-9 are available for purchase. NOTE: Volume 4 is out of stock and not available at this time. Click here for more information.

Judicial Branch Newsletters

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Hashkééjí Nahat'á Bahane' - (June 10, 2024).  In this issue: Harvey named Peacemaking Program Coordinator, Justices meet with Associate Attorney General, Memorial Day photos.

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