Site work for a water / sewer project in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Cherokee Nation is accepting bids from interested parties for individual well drillings in the fourteen (14) counties of Cherokee Nation per specifications and technical provisions. 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 michelle-parsons@cherokee.org. Requests may also be faxed to (918) 458-4493 or (918) 458-7695, Attention: Michelle Parsons. Counties include: Adair, Cherokee, McIntosh, Muskogee, Sequoyah, Wagoner, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Tulsa and Washington. There is an estimate number of 36 homes of well drillings to be done for the counties listed. There is an estimate number of 36 homes of well drillings to be done for the counties listed. The Cherokee Nation reserves the right to award to more than one firm. The scope of work and specifications are included in this bid packet. PLEASE NOTE - INTERESTED BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THE SPECIFICATIONS AS SOME OF CHEROKEE NATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED. The purchase order will be from date of award notification through the end of the fiscal year for Cherokee Nation, September 30, 2025, with the option to renew based upon satisfactory performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement of both parties through September 30, 2027. Interested parties are to provide a bid to furnish all labor, quality control, materials, supplies and supervision to complete the entire project. Interested bidders must follow all directions outlined in this bid packet including the utilization of mandatory bid response sheet to be considered fully responsive. The lowest most responsive, responsible bid will be the determining factor in awarding this bid taking Indian Preference into consideration. The successful bidder will be issued an agreement and a purchase order incorporating the bid response. The Cherokee Nation reserves the right to award to more than one firm. The Cherokee Nation will make this RFB and the successful bidder's bid submittal a part of any contract awarded under this RFB. Bid date event: Bid submittal requirements must be followed. Each bid must be submitted on the prescribed, required form with all areas completed. If forwarded by mail, the envelope containing the bid and all other required, completed documents must be received on or before due date listed. Bids may be mailed to Cherokee Nation Acquisition Management, Attn: Michelle Parsons, P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465. Bids may be faxed to the attention of Michelle Parsons at (918) 458-4493 or (918) 458-7695 or e-mailed to michelle-parsons@cherokee.org. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure delivery of bids. Any bids received after the designated date and time will be ineligible for award. 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 michelle-parsons@cherokee.org. Requests may also be faxed to (918) 458-4493 or (918) 458-7695, Attention: Michelle Parsons. 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. Cherokee Nation reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids. Award will be to the lowest most responsible responsive bidder and will be subject to availability of funds. Indian preference will be given to Contractors certified as an Indian-Owned firm by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (T.E.R.O.). Proof of certification must accompany all bids. No bidder may withdraw their bid within thirty (30) days after bid opening date. The Cherokee Nation reserves the right to award to more than one firm. The Cherokee Nation will make this RFB and the successful bidder's bid submittal a part of any contract awarded under this RFB. A prospective contractor seeking to receive Indian Preference under this contract must be certified as an Indian-owned firm by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) and submit proof of that certification with their bid. 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) 456-0671. Proof of TERO certification must accompany and be included in bid submittal.)