Site work and addition to a data center facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Completed plans call for the addition of a data center facility; and for site work for a data center facility.

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 270 calendar days after Notice to Proceed issued by Cherokee Nation. The specifications, scope of work are available in the bid packet. The bid packet contains all necessary form documents. Interested parties are required acquaint themselves with the exact nature of the work to be performed. Additional site visits may be requested by contacting Marty Kimble, phone (918) 570-9072. Wage Rate OK OK20240067 is applicable; any state or Tribal law requiring the payment of wage rates that exceed the corresponding Federal rate is inapplicable and shall not be enforced. 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. 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. This clause shall be included in every subcontract in connection with the Project, and Contractor shall, at the direction of Cherokee Nation, take appropriate corrective action in the event of a finding by Cherokee Nation of a violation hereof by a contractor or subcontractor. Bid will be awarded to the lowest, most responsive/responsible bid for each location. The subsequent contract must be fully executed within ten (10) days of award or the bid will become null and void, and the next lowest most responsive/responsible bid will be considered. Award of contract will be subject to availability of funds. TERO requirements apply to award of contract. Cherokee Nation TERO Office requirements apply including fee of 1/2 of 1% of contract award and additional daily fee of $25.00 for onsite non-Indian crew members. 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 contract to be considered fully executed. A Performance Bond and Payment Bond will be required Site Inspections a) At the time of the opening of bids each bidder will be presumed to have inspected the site and to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the plans and contract documents (including all addenda). b) The failure or omission of any bidder to examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect of his bid. c) Additional site visits may be requested by contacting Marty Kimble, phone (918) 520-9072; marty-kimble@cherokee.org. Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages a) Bidder must agree to commence work on a date to be specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" of the NATION and to fully complete the construction within 270 calendar days. Bidder must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $100.00 for each consecutive calendar day in which the project is incomplete over the presented construction end date or previously approved time extension. Upon fifth (5th) calendar day, contract will be fully revoked and action to invoke bonds will be started by the NATION. 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. To be given consideration, interpretation requests must be received by the stipulated deadline. Due date for all interpretation requests for this bid shall be August 08, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. Every request for interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other pre-bid documents must be submitted in written format to Cherokee Nation Procurement Department. Requests may be e-mailed to michelle-parsons@cherokee.org.