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

The Cherokee Nation is the federally recognized government of the Cherokee people and thereby has sovereign status granted by treaty and law. Tribal sovereignty is the right to self-governance. The seat of tribal government is the W.W. Keeler Complex near Tahlequah, Oklahoma, capital of the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee Nation (hereinafter "Nation") Reservation covers 14 counties in Northeast Oklahoma. The Cherokee Nation is the largest tribe in the United States with more than 460,000 tribal citizens worldwide. More than 141,000 Cherokee Nation citizens reside within the reservation. Services provided include health and human services, education, employment, housing, economic and infrastructure development, environmental protection, emergency management, and more. The Nation is requesting sealed proposals from interested, qualified companies to provide consulting services with specialization in architecture and engineering to conduct a comprehensive scope of work assessment across the Nation. Complete information regarding the scope of work and specifications are provided in this Request for Proposal (RFP). The Nation will be accepting sealed proposals from Indian and Non-Indian parties. Indian preference will be given only to responding parties who provide proof of current certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employments Office (TERO) located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, telephone number (918) 453-5000. Indian preference will be applied in accordance with current TERO legislation and the Nation's Policy and Procedures. Proof of TERO certification must accompany and be included in proposal submittal. No responding party may withdraw their proposal within 90 days after sealed proposal due date. Request For Proposal - RFP - Design Services description: Submittals must sealed and clearly marked Sealed Proposal - Professional Consulting Services -Preconstruction Services - DO NOT OPEN. Sealed responses are to include one (1) clearly marked single-sided original, five (5) copies, and one (1) USB drive. The Nation provides services to support the Mission for all citizens. Severe weather events, including winter storms, have increased in frequency and severity throughout the Cherokee Nation Reservation, leading to a rise in utility and power outages. These outages have impacted essential government and health facilities, as well as communities, requiring proactive mitigation efforts. Renewable energy solutions are being considered as a means to improve community resilience by reducing dependency on traditional power grids and ensuring continued access to essential services. All contractors are required to hold any and all necessary applicable professional licenses and registrations required by law. Proof of professional licenses is required with the proposal. Obtaining and ensuring compliance to all licensing and registering requirements is the complete responsibility of the contractor. Indian preference will be given only to responding parties 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 proposal submittal. Question Deadline- 04/07/2025 at 5:00 PM CT - Please direct any questions for Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (T.E.R.O.) in written format by deadline. to shellymcclain@cherokee.org as specified in this RFP. These questions will be addressed by TERO and included in any addendum issued by April 11, 2025 by 5:00 pm CT. Interested parties shall not initiate or execute any negotiation, decision, or action arising from any verbal discussion with any Cherokee Nation employee. Only written communications from the designated Contact Person at Cherokee Nation may be considered a duly authorized expression on behalf of the NATION regarding this RFP. Additionally, only written communications from interested parties are recognized as duly authorized expressions on behalf of the vendor. Any additional information required or questions regarding this RFP should be submitted, by specified deadline, in written format only to Shelly McClain at shellymcclain@cherokee.org. Any and all costs incurred by a contractor in preparing and submitting a proposal are the contractor's' responsibility and shall not be charged to the NATION or reflected as an expense of the resulting contract. A proposal may be corrected or withdrawn by a written request received prior to the date of opening proposal The NATION retains the right to cancel, modify or amend the RFP process at any time, at the NATION's sole discretion. The NATION shall not be responsible for costs incurred by contractors for proposal preparation. The selected consultant will finalize a soft and hard formal document for end of project/with presentation: Conduct a comprehensive project scoping to evaluate mitigation activities from project inception to completion. Develop detailed project specifications, including: o Work plans o Schedule and timelines o Site selection and evaluation o Project costs and feasibility assessments o Minimum quarterly meeting scheduled on-site meetings/virtual teams as well as monthly updates o Develop and submit a of set mile stones within max of 30 month timeline. o Develop construction plan and cost by the 30 month timeline The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. The NATION reserves the right to issue written addendums to revise or clarify the RFP, respond to questions, and/or extend the due date of proposals.