Remodeling of a municipal facility in Ochelata, Oklahoma. Completed plans call for the remodel of a municipal facility.

Qualified contractors for the complete remodel construction to the Washington County Cherokee Association located in Ochelata (Washington County), Oklahoma. 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. The specifications, scope of work, and all pertinent dates are available in the bid packet and instructions. 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. Detailed announcement and deadline information are available at online or by contacting the Cherokee Nation Procurement Department at (918) 453- 5609. 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. 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 Days to Complete as specified in bid response. Bidder must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $100.00 for each consecutive business 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. 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. 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 of the successful bidder along with a one-year warranty period as specified in the bid packet. Sealed bids may be may be hand delivered/courier delivered to Cherokee Nation Procurement Department, Attn: Michelle Parsons, 17665 S. Muskogee Avenue, Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464. The Cherokee Nation is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors for the complete remodel construction to the Washington County Cherokee Association located in Ochelata (Washington County), Oklahoma. Interested parties are to provide bids to furnish all labor, quality control, materials, supplies, and supervision to complete the project. All bids from General Contractors shall be whole and assume all sub-contracts and divisions of labor. The project must be completed within 270 Days to Complete as specified on bid response sheet after Notice to Proceed issued by Cherokee Nation. 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. To be given consideration, interpretation requests must be received by the stipulated deadline. Due date for all interpretation requests for this bid shall be September 18, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. CT. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda. Due date for interpretations for this bid shall be September 20, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. CT. Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed contract, the Contractor shall furnish a surety bond or bonds as specified. Corporate sureties offered for bonds furnished with contracts performed for the Cherokee Nation must appear on the list contained in the Department of the Treasury Circular 570, “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and Acceptable Reinsuring Companies.” Before any work is commenced, the Contractor shall obtain a performance bond and payment bond to guarantee the faithful performance of this contract and payment for all labor and materials used in the work each in the full amount of the Contract price in a form and with sureties satisfactory to the NATION. The NATION will accept an irrevocable letter of credit from an established institution in lieu of the above bonds. This shall remain in effect until final acceptance by the NATION. 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 sealed bid submittal.