Description
The Cherokee Nation is soliciting sealed bids from qualified general‑contracting companies to completely demolish a former grocery‑store building in Stilwell, Oklahoma. The successful contractor will act as the sole primary contractor, assuming all sub‑contracts, and must provide all labor, materials, equipment, quality‑control supervision, and waste‑disposal services. The project requires compliance with tribal drug‑free policies, Oklahoma wage‑rate OK20260033, and Cherokee Nation TERO preferences, with a mandatory pre‑bid site visit and strict bonding, insurance, and warranty requirements.
• Scope: full building demolition, debris removal, site grading, 3‑in. topsoil addition, reseeding, and fence installation.
• Mandatory attendance at July 17 site visit (or alternate July 20) to be considered responsive.
• Bid guarantees: 5 % bid bond, performance & payment bonds equal to 100 % of contract price, one‑year warranty, and liquidated‑damage clause ($500/day).
• Indian preference given to firms with current TERO certification; non‑Indian firms may also bid.
• Key dates: bid opening and deadline August 6, 2026; contract must be executed within 10 days of award.