Renovation of a medical facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Completed plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

The Cherokee Nation is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors for the construction renovation of the Environmental Health/Markoma Building project located at 855 Markoma Drive in Tahlequah, Oklahoma (Cherokee County). 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. 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. Interested parties are to provide bids to furnish all labor, quality control, materials, supplies, and supervision to complete the project. The project must be completed within the bidder's specified "days to complete" as provided on the bid form. The specifications, scope of work, and all pertinent dates are available in the bid packet and instructions. Sealed 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. Successful bidder must complete required TERO paperwork and pay all applicable fees in accordance with current Legislative Act for this project. Please contact Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (T.E.R.O.) at (918) 453- 5000 with any questions. Indian preference will be given only to bidders who provide proof of current certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employments Office (TERO). Proof of TERO certification must accompany and be included in sealed bid submittal. 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. 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.