The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation is seeking bids for the rehabilitation of one home in Nowata County. The work must be completed within 20 working days. Bidders must submit a fully completed mandatory bid response sheet and work write-up. Indian preference will be given to TERO-certified bidders. The successful bidder will be responsible for complying with tribal rules and regulations, including TERO requirements. A purchase order will be awarded to the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder. Bids are due by May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM and can be emailed or hand-delivered. The successful bidder must provide proof of insurance, including 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. A drug-free and tobacco-free workplace policy must be followed. The bid is subject to the Buy American provisions.
The bid notice states that the work must be completed in 20 working days. The deadline for bids is May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The bid notice states that payments will be made in 2 payments: one payment at a minimum of 50% upon inspection report, and the final payment at 100% upon statement of completion and acceptance of work approved by the HACN inspector and submission of all required closing documents.
The bid notice states that the contractor shall warranty his work against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of one year and replace same at the direction of the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation 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-year warranty.
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. The following factors will be given consideration: number of current projects, pending projects, previous projects completed on time, quality of work on previous projects, and outstanding warranty issues.
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 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 Melvin Blossom at 918 ****.