Description
The Cherokee Nation is seeking a qualified general contractor to perform comprehensive updates and repairs at the Durbin Feeling Immersion School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The work encompasses demolition of existing interior elements, installation of new finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire‑protection, and specialty systems, and must be completed within a strict 120‑day window after the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit sealed bids, a 5 % bid bond, and be prepared to furnish 100 % performance and payment bonds, along with extensive insurance coverage. Indian Preference applies; firms with current TERO certification receive preferential consideration, and a 0.5 % award fee plus daily crew‑member fees apply to non‑Indian labor. The solicitation includes mandatory site‑visit attendance, a public bid opening, and a $500 per business‑day liquidated‑damage clause for schedule overruns.
• Mandatory site visit on 02/23/2026 (alternative on 02/24/2026 by appointment).
• Bid submission deadline 03/12/2026 2:00 PM CT; sealed bids only.
• Project must be finished within 120 calendar days after award; $500/day liquidated damages for delays.
• Indian Preference required TERO certification; 0.5 % award fee and $25/day per non‑Indian crew member.
• Bonds: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds; insurance limits specified (e.g., $1 M general liability).