The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation (HACN) is soliciting bids for lawn care services for two properties in Hulbert, Oklahoma. Services include mowing, edging, blowing, and trimming. Bids are due April 20, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. Bids can be emailed to ***@***. *. * or hand-delivered to **** W. Fourth Street, Tahlequah, OK **** certification is required for preference. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, most responsive bidder. The contract period is May 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026, with potential extensions. Bidders are responsible for all costs associated with bid preparation. A drug-free and tobacco-free workplace is mandatory. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile coverage. A 6-month warranty on workmanship is required. Bidders may visit the job site before submitting their bid.
The bid notice states that the deadline for bids is April 20, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
The bid notice states that the contractor may invoice monthly for mowing services. The invoice must be received on or before the last day of the month and must be accompanied by the Davis Bacon payrolls. The invoice will be submitted for payment once verified and accepted by the assigned inspector with acceptance of all required closing documents.
The bid notice states that the contractor shall warrant his work against negligence/workmanship for a period of 6 months and fully agree that misuse of equipment causing damage to the existing lawn will result in reseeding areas affected, including reseeding of areas that failed to grow/thrive, replacement of dead plants/shrubs or trees caused by misuse of equipment, and rectification of poor workmanship.
The bid notice states that a purchase order will be issued to the responsible contractor who provides the lowest, most responsive bid in accordance with the HACN procurement policy. HACN will select the contractor or contractors whose bid with price and other factors considered, is most advantageous to the HACN.
The bid notice states that to be considered a responsive responsible bidder, the mandatory bid response sheet 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 HACN may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work.
The bid notice states that the HACN will consider lack of enforcement or lax enforcement of the drug-free workplace statement by the contractor a default of the contract.
The bid notice states that bidders can visit the job site and acquaint themselves with the exact nature of work to be performed. For additional information or to schedule site visits please contact Brandon Moore, at ****.