Remodeling of a municipal facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Completed plans call for the remodel of a municipal facility.

The Cherokee Nation is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors to complete an office remodel project at 17632 S. Muskogee Avenue, Tahlequah (Cherokee County), 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. The wages for any future contract/project must follow the Davis Bacon Wage Scale. Awarded parties will be required to maintain wage rates paid to employees for any future awarded project and have reports available upon request. And, 40 U.S.C.A. 3702 & 3704 per Department of Labor regulations regarding work hours and conditions. A Performance Bond and Payment Bond will be required of the successful bidder along with a one-year warranty period as specified in the bid packet. Indian preference will be given only to bidders who provide proof of current certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employments Office (TERO) located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, telephone number (918) 453- 5000. Proof of TERO certification must accompany and be included in sealed bid submittal. This bid and any subsequent award resulting in an agreement shall comply with procedures for selection of contractors and sub-contractors set forth within 5307 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), as well as the Cherokee Nation Acquisition Management Policies and Procedures. To that end, the parties of any awarded Agreement shall, to the greatest extent feasible, give preference and opportunities for training and employment to Indian and Alaska Natives, and preference in the award of contracts to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises A bid guaranty equal to five percent (5%) of total bid must be included with the bid submittal. Bids will be accepted from Indian and Non-Indian bidders. All Cherokee Nation buildings, whether leased or owned, and the grounds surrounding those facilities are considered by the Nation to be a drug free and tobacco free workplace; the successful bidder will ensure all employees, subcontractors, and other workers will abide by this policy. Cherokee Nation reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Cherokee Nation reserves the right to determine if a proposal meets stated requirements, and to award a contract for bid that is in the best interest of the Cherokee Nation including but not limited to the total cost and capability of the bidder. Cherokee Nation reserves the right to determine the format of any agreement resulting from this bid opportunity. Bidders are responsible for any and all costs associated with the preparation and submission of bids. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 90 days after due date. Bidder must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $500.00 for each consecutive business day