Project Labor & Indian Preference Compliance

The contract requires the provision of a labor force that fully complies with the Cherokee Nation’s Indian Preference in Employment and Training requirements, with a strong emphasis on meeting established hiring goals for Cherokee Nation citizens. All personnel engaged under this agreement must be recruited, hired, and managed in accordance with these specific tribal employment priorities, ensuring that Cherokee Nation members receive preferential consideration in accordance with federal and tribal policies. The work is to be performed in Cherokee County and is classified under NAICS code 238990, indicating it involves other specialized construction activities. This is a subcontract opportunity with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, and was posted on July 24, 2026. The Cherokee Nation is the sole contracting agency, and the requirement is tied directly to its internal employment preferences, not federal set-asides. Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to meet and document compliance with the tribe’s hiring benchmarks, including reporting and verification processes to confirm that Cherokee Nation citizens are employed in proportion to the established goals. The contract does not specify a set-aside type and is managed through the Cherokee Nation’s procurement portal.