This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Qualifications from registered professional engineers to provide engineering consulting services for the development, oversight, tracking, reporting of engineering designs, construction plans and required permits (Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, 404, etc.) for community water and wastewater facilities as per the terms and conditions of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. The Cherokee Nation is requesting proposals and qualifications from registered professional engineers to provide engineering consulting services. 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 following is a list of anticipated services to be provided by the engineering firm under this solicitation. If additional work is identified at any stage in this solicitation, the additional tasks will be defined in writing and agreed upon as amendments to the contract. Verification of Scope of Work: Each firm must inform themselves fully of the Scope of Work and all terms and conditions in this RFQ. Failure to do so will not relieve a successful firm of his obligation to carry out the provisions of this contract. All applicable laws and ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over this project shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though written out in full. Evaluation Process: An Evaluation Committee of qualified persons will evaluate each submittal received. As part of the evaluation process, the Committee reserves the right to direct Acquisition Management to contact responding parties with questions regarding the submittals. The Committee reserves the right to schedule presentations with prospective firms. Contractors may be asked to provide additional data or oral discussion for the purpose of addressing identified concerns or questions in the submittal, clarify any ambiguities, and discuss aspects of the project and/or delivery of services. The Committee may make such investigations as they deem necessary to determine the ability of the Contractor to perform the work, and the Contractor shall furnish to the Committee all such information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Evaluation Committee may or may not choose to select a short list, or may proceed to award based on the proposals submitted. Nation's Right to Inspect: The Nation reserves the right to review and investigate thoroughly the establishment, facilities, equipment, business reputation and other qualifications of the firm and any proposed Subcontractors and to reject any submittal if it shall be administratively determined that the Contractor is deficient in any of the essentials necessary to assure acceptable standards of performance. The Nation reserves the right to continue this review procedure throughout the life of the contract that may arise from this RFQ. An award or awards made as a result of this RFQ will be made subject to available funding. An award for this project will be made at the discretion of the Nation. The Nation reserves the right to determine a submittal acceptable in terms of meeting RFQ requirements. The Nation reserves the right to accept or reject any and all submittals received and may negotiate with firms regarding the terms of their submittals or parts thereof. The Nation reserves the right to award a contract in the best interests of the Nation. The Nation reserves the right to award to multiple firms. All submittals associated with this RFQ become the property of the Nation. The Cherokee Nation may review any information and data they deem necessary to determine the ability of the firm to perform the work and the firm shall furnish to the Cherokee Nation all such information and data for this purpose as the Cherokee Nation may request. The Cherokee Nation reserves the right to reject any submittal if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such firm fails to satisfy the Cherokee Nation such firm is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated herein. All correspondence and questions regarding this Request for Qualifications and requests for additional information must be directed to Michelle Parsons, Financial Resources Manager of Procurement, Cherokee Nation, at michelleparsons@cheorkee.org and received no later than August 23, 2024 by 5:00 pm CT. The Nation anticipates responding to questions by posted on the Cherokee Nation bid website on or before August 30, 2024 by 5:00 pm CT. No interpretation of the meaning of the Request for Qualification will be made to any Contractor orally. No telephone inquiries please. A copy of this Request for Qualification will be posted on the Cherokee Nation bid website Any questions regarding TERO requirements should be directed to the contact person for this RFQ by the deadline given. Questions will be addressed by the TERO Office and included in any addendum issued. The term of the Agreement shall be from date of award to the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2025, with the option to renew based upon satisfactory performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement of both parties through September 30, 2027.