All bids are to be sealed and CLEARLY labeled by describing the project and indicating the package being bid, on the envelope as described in the Instructions to Bidders. A Bid Security, as stipulated in the bid documents, in the amount of 5% of the bid may be required to accompany the sealed proposal of each bidder if the amount of the bid exceeds $100,000. All questions in regards to the bid, or documents, are to be submitted in writing via email to Tina Jones at tina.jones@cnent.com; no verbal questions will be addressed. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. This procurement is subject to Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) regulations that include a fee of 0.5 of 1% of total contract award and, if applicable, the completion of a TERO Labor Agreement and payment of associated fees.The successful bidders award will be published on the Cherokee Nations procurement website and their performance will also be measured, recorded, and reported to the Cherokee Nation.The complete Act is available by contacting the TERO OFFICE at Tahlequah 918-453-5000.TERO bidders are required to provide a copy, front and back, of their TERO certificate with return bid(s) and failure to do so will result in such bidders not receiving the TERO preferences afforded TERO bidders under the CNE procurement and contracting policies and procedures. CNB generally requires payment and performance bonds for all construction contracts in excess of $100,000. However, qualified TERO-certified firms are encouraged to bid, regardless of bonding capability. CNB generally requires Workers Compensation,Commercial and/or Comprehensive General Liability,and Automobile insurance for all awarded bids.Please refer to the Bid Documents for the specific coverages required for this bid.
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