Interpretation of the Bid Documents: 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 georgette-smith@cherokee.org . Requests may also be faxed
to (918) 458-4493 or (918) 458-7695, Attention: Georgette Smith Bid Acceptance: 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. TERO Certification: 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 bid submittal.
TERO Requirements: Cherokee Nation TERO Office requirements apply to award of
agreement; including fee of 1/2 of 1% of contract award. Successful bidder must complete
required TERO paperwork and pay all applicable fees in accordance with the 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. The successful bidder must have
fees and all paperwork submitted to TERO for agreement to be considered fully executed.
Wage Rate Requirements: All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and
subcontractors shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of
character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with
the Davis-Bacon Act.
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