The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation is seeking bids for the rehabilitation of one home in Cherokee County. The work must be completed within 25 working days and includes addressing ACM (Asbestos Containing Materials). Bidders must be responsive and responsible, fully completing the mandatory bid response sheet and work write-up. TERO certification is required for preference. The award will be to the lowest, most responsive bid, subject to fund availability. Bids are due by April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM and can be emailed or hand-delivered. Indian preference will be given to TERO-certified bidders. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply. The Buy American provisions are applicable. A site visit is optional. The award criterion considers project history, quality, and warranty issues. Payment is made upon completion and acceptance of work. Successful bidders must provide proof of insurance and comply with TERO requirements, including fees. A one-year warranty on workmanship is required. Subcontractors must be approved by HACN and the TERO office. Drug-free and tobacco-free workplace policies must be followed.
The bid notice states that the job must be completed in 25 working days once a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued. The deadline for bids is April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The bid notice states that payments will be made in 1 payment at 100% upon statement of completion and acceptance of work approved by the HACN inspector with submission and acceptance of all closing documents.
The bid notice states that the contractor/subcontractor shall warranty his work against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year and replace same at the direction of the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation (HACN) at no cost to the homeowner and/or the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation. The one-year period shall begin on the date of the final acceptance/inspection for the completed job by the inspector or designee. All labor shall have a one (1) year warranty.
The bid notice states that after reviewing all bids received, the purchase order will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid is determined to be the lowest and most responsive/responsible in accordance with the HACN procurement policy. The following factors will be given consideration: number of current, pending projects, previous projects completed on time, quality of work on previous projects, outstanding warranty issues.
The bid notice states that to be considered a responsive/responsible bidder, the mandatory bid response sheet and the work write up must be fully completed. To receive preference, bidder must be TERO certified through the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office. Proof of certification must accompany submittals. Successful bidder will be obligated to comply with tribal rules and regulations and TERO.
The bid notice states that work should begin within two weeks of notification or **** will be charged for liquidated damages to the contractor for each working day of extension over the contract end date.
The bid notice states that bidders can visit the job site and acquaint themselves with the exact nature of work to be performed. To schedule a site visit contact Jarrod Proctor at 918 ****.
