Site work for a laboratory facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Completed plans call for site work for a laboratory facility.

The Cherokee Nation is accepting bids from interested parties for a modular or manufactured building (lab) for the Cherokee Nation Public Health Division. The scope of work and specifications are included in this bid packet. 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. Question Deadline 10/24/2024 at 5:00 PM CT 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. 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 bid submittal TERO Requirements: Cherokee Nation TERO Office requirements apply to award of agreement; including fee of 1/2 of 1% of contract award. 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 agreement to be considered fully executed. Wage Rate Requirements: All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act.