This is a Request for Bids (RFB) from the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation (HACN) for carpentry, hazard reduction, paint, and finish work for the rehabilitation of one home in Rogers County. The work must be completed within 45 working days. Bidders must be CN DEQ certified LBP contractors. Liquidated damages will be charged for extensions beyond the contract end date. To be considered a responsive bidder, the mandatory bid response sheet and work write-up must be fully completed. Bidders must be TERO certified through the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office to receive preference, and proof of certification must accompany submittals. The award will be made to the responsible contractor providing the lowest, most responsive bid, subject to fund availability. Bids are due by May 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM and can be emailed to ***@***. *. * or hand-delivered to **** W. Fourth Street, Tahlequah, OK **** preference will be given to TERO certified bidders. The contract is subject to Section 7b of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply. The contractor must comply with HUD general conditions. Buy American provisions are applicable. Site visits can be scheduled by contacting Charles Gann at 918 4579873. The award will be based on lowest and most responsive responsible bid, considering factors like project completion time, quality of work, and warranty issues. Payments will be made in two installments: 50% after inspection report and 50% upon final acceptance. Contractors must not be debarred or suspended. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile coverage. A one-year warranty on workmanship and materials is required. Subcontractors must be approved by HACN and the TERO office. The successful bidder must submit all required documentation within three days of award notification, including insurance certificates, licenses, subcontractor agreements, and lead-based paint certificates if applicable. Failure to submit paperwork by the deadline will result in award revocation. Contractors must adhere to a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace policy.
The bid notice states that the job must be completed in 45 working days. The deadline for bids is May 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The bid notice also 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 payments will be made in 2 payments. One payment at a minimum of 50% inspection report and the final payment at 100% statement of completion and acceptance of work approved by the HACN inspector and submission acceptance of all required 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. The contractor must be a CN and DEQ certified licensed contractor and licenses and certificates must be submitted with their bid.
The bid notice states that if work is not completed within 45 working days, **** will be charged for liquidated damages to the contractor for each working day of extension over the contract end date. Failure to submit all paperwork by deadline will result in award being revoked.
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 Charles Gann at 918 ****.