Site work and new construction of a clubhouse / community center in Vinita, Oklahoma. Completed plans call for the construction of a clubhouse / community center; and for site work for a clubhouse / community center.

The Cherokee Nation is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors for the complete construction of a new pole barn for the Vinita Archery Range located in Vinita, Oklahoma. The project must be completed within 90 Days to Complete as specified on bid response sheet after Notice to Proceed issued by Cherokee Nation. Question Deadline 08/23/2024 at 5:00 PM CT Detailed announcement and deadline information are available at online or by contacting the Cherokee Nation Procurement Department at (918) 453- 5609. 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. 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. 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 90 calendar days. Once construction starts it has to be continuous and cannot pull off project unless it's for weekends. Bidder must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $500.00 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.