Request for Sealed Bids – Building Demolition

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting sealed bids from qualified general contracting companies for the complete demolition and site clearance of the Old Stilwell IGA building in Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma. Bids must be submitted by August 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CT, in sealed envelopes clearly labeled for the project and delivered to the Cherokee Nation Procurement Department in Tahlequah, Oklahoma; electronic submissions are not accepted, though inquiries may be directed via email. Only general contracting firms may bid as the primary contractor, and compliance with all mandatory requirements is evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, meaning the lowest qualified bid that fully meets all criteria will be awarded. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of their total bid amount, a Non-Collusive Affidavit, a detailed Previous Work History Form, and complete documentation demonstrating compliance with Cherokee Nation’s Indian preference policies, including current TERO certification, detailed plans for Indian employment and subcontracting, and adherence to all applicable safety, environmental, and labor regulations. Work must conform to OSHA standards, the Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, and Cherokee Nation safety and environmental policies, with all debris transported to a licensed landfill and utilities properly disconnected. Contractors are responsible for installing a six-foot construction fence, implementing dust control measures, and submitting a detailed construction schedule. The project site in Stilwell is the official place of performance and location of final inspection and acceptance, which is conducted by the Cherokee Nation prior to payment. Invoices must be manually submitted to Cherokee Nation Planning and Development in Tahlequah and must include the full name, title, phone number, and mailing address of the responsible official. Contract administration is overseen by designated Nation representatives, though no formal COR, COTR, or PCO is named. Non-compliance with representations, including false statements regarding debarment status or TERO certification, may result in immediate disqualification, contract termination, criminal penalties, or debarment. Contractors claiming TERO-certified status must pay a fee of one-half of one percent of the contract amount and $25 per day for each non-Indian worker employed. All work must be performed under a firm-fixed-price arrangement, with no options or indefinite delivery provisions indicated, and the start date will be determined by the Notice to Proceed issued after award.