Description
The Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE) is seeking a qualified Construction Manager (CM) to deliver fast‑track, turn‑key design‑build services for a new casino facility in South Coffeyville, OK. The project encompasses the full design, engineering, procurement of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), construction management, site development, storm‑water controls, utility coordination, and compliance with tribal employment and purchasing policies. Key performance requirements include a 4‑month design completion window and an overall 14‑month schedule from Notice‑to‑Proceed, with liquidated‑damage penalties (and incentives) tied to the final completion date. The CM must select Oklahoma‑licensed architects and engineers, manage all subcontractors, secure required permits and bonds, and meet extensive insurance minimums. The solicitation mandates a pre‑bid meeting on 4 Nov 2026 and a bid deadline of 19 Nov 2026.
• Design‑build of ~300‑game casino (~23,000 sq ft) including gaming floor, dining, bar, stage, and back‑of‑house areas.
• Fast‑track schedule: 100 % construction documents within 4 months; total project completion within 14 months.
• CM responsibilities: selection of design team, procurement of all consultants/sub‑contractors/FF&E, site development, permitting, utility coordination, tribal‑employment compliance, and bonding/insurance compliance.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (1 PM, 4 Nov 2026) and extensive insurance/bonding requirements (CGL $2 M, Auto $1 M, Workers’ Comp, Cyber $2 M, Professional Liability $2 M, 100 % performance/payment bond).
• Indian‑owned subcontractor preference and a ½ % TERO fee are required; subcontractor plan originally required but later removed.