Renovation of a water / sewer project in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The Cherokee Nation is accepting bids from interested parties for a licensed mechanical/plumbing contractor to replace a damaged gasket at the hot water storage tank inspection cap, located at Talking Leaves Job Corp, 22717 S. Bald Hill Road, Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Indian Preference applies to all Cherokee Nation requests for bids or proposals. To receive preference, bidder must be TERO certified through the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office; proof of certification must accompany submittals. Successful bidder will be obligated to comply with Tribal rules and regulations and TERO. All questions or requests for interpretation of the bid must be submitted in written format to Cherokee Nation Acquisition Management. Requests maybe e-mailed to michelle-parsons@cherokee.org. Requests may also be faxed to (918) 458-4493 or (918) 458-7695, Attention: Michelle Parsons. Bids will be accepted from Indian and Non-Indian bidders. Cherokee Nation reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Cherokee Nation reserves the right to determine if a bid meets stated requirements, and to award a purchase order for the bid that is in the best interest of the Cherokee Nation including but not limited to the total cost and capability of the bidder. Bidders are responsible for any and all costs associated with the preparation and submission of bids. To be considered, bids must be received by the specified date and time; any bid received after stipulated date and time will be returned unopened. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 30 days after proposal due date. FEMALE DORMITORY Domestic hot water piping joints are corroded Findings: Heavy deposits of the by-products of corrosion surround domestic hot water supply pipe joints and safety relief valve piping in Mechanical Room 172, Area 7. If the corrosion continues, new leak will occur and the piping system will deteriorated at a faster rate. Furthermore, there are already water leaks developed at the hot water storage tank at the tank inspection cap. It appears that the inspection cap's gasket is damaged, resulting in continuous water leak over the hot water piping, causing damage to the pipe insulation. Recommendations: Procure services of a licensed mechanical/plumbing contractor to replace the damaged gasket at the hot water storage-tank inspection cap. Brush, clean and examine the pipe joints. Depending on the severity of the corrosion, replace the mechanical joints/fittings and deteriorated pipe sections as required. Remove deteriorated domestic hot water pipe insulation and insulate the 2- inch diameter domestic hot water pipes with approximately 20 linear feet of 2-inch thick fiberglass insulation. Obtain minimum of 1-year part and labor warranty from the installing contractor.MALE DORMITORY Domestic hot water piping and flange joints are corroded/leaking Findings: The domestic hot water piping distribution systems are corroded and leaking at several locations inside mechanical rooms. Mechanical Room 145, Area 2: The domestic hot water storage tank is leaking from the flange connected to the bottom support. If the corrosion continues, new leaks will occur, which may cause deterioration at a faster rate. It appears that the water is leaking from storage tank bottom support flange is damaged, resulting in continuous water leak on the floor. Mechanical Room 171, Area 3: The 2-inch domestic hot water supply pipe is corroded and leaking from joint fitting over the boiler vent hood, and missing pipe insulation. The in-line recirculating pump-housing flange gasket is leaking over the safety flow switch. Mechanical Room 197, Area 4: The in-line recirculating pump-housing flange is corroded and leaking from the flange gasket. Recommendations: Procure services of a licensed mechanical/plumbing contractor to perform the following: Mechanical Room 145, Area 2: Replace damaged gasket or flange at the bottom of hot water storage tank. Mechanical Room 171, Area 3: Brush, clean and examine the leaky pipe joint. Depending on the severity of the corrosion, replace the mechanical joints/fittings and deteriorated pipe sections as required. Replace the damaged pump-housing gasket and safety flow switch. Mechanical Room 197, Area 4: Replace the damaged pump-housing flange gasket. Obtain minimum of 1-year part and labor warranty from the installing contractor.