The Cherokee Nation is seeking bids for the transport and assembly of modular home sections within Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Bidders must provide all labor, materials, and supervision. Bids are due by April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT. Indian preference will be given to TERO-certified bidders, and proof of certification must accompany the bid. The award will be made to the lowest most responsive, responsible bid. Bidders are responsible for all bid preparation costs. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Commercial Automobile Liability. A drug-free and tobacco-free workplace policy must be adhered to. The scope of work involves transporting 18 modular sections and assembling them into five one-bedroom and two two-bedroom homes. Add alternate items include roof system installation and deck construction.
The bid due date is April 20, 2026, by 5:00 p. m. CT. The Cherokee Nation states, Bids are due april 20, 2026 by 5:00 p. m. ctmandatory submittal information: bid submittal requirements must befollowed.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, it mentions, All sums due to any suppliers or subcontractors must be paid or will be paid within ten 10 days of receipt of any money received from the cherokee nation under any executed agreement.
The bid notice states, he lowest most responsive, responsible bid will be the determining factor in awarding thisbid taking indian preference into consideration. It also mentions, cherokee nation reserves the right to determine if a bid meets stated requirements, and to award a purchase order for the bid that is in the best interest of the cherokee nation including but not limited to the total cost and capability of the bidder.
The Cherokee Nation may investigate the bidder's ability to perform the work and requires bidders to furnish necessary information. The notice states, The nation may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the nation all such information and data for this purpose as the nation may request.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance. However, it does mention that failure to maintain required insurance shall be grounds for termination of the contract.
