RFB: DIAGNOSIS & REPAIR SOLAR PV CANOPY PROJECT- CN TRIBAL COMPLEX

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for the diagnosis and repair of a solar PV canopy located at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Administration Complex in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The project involves addressing inverter errors that have stopped electricity generation for a system providing shade for electric vehicle chargers. The selected contractor will be responsible for safely de-energizing the solar and EV systems, diagnosing the fault, identifying necessary repairs, providing equipment warranty information, and generating a detailed repair estimate including the diagnostic methodology used. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and reasonable bidder, with a specific preference given to those providing current TERO certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employments Office. Bidders must adhere to Buy American provisions for all iron, steel, and manufactured goods and comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage rate requirements. Mandatory requirements include maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability with lead abatement coverage and worker's compensation with a waiver of subrogation. Additionally, contractors must maintain drug-free and tobacco-free workplaces. Bids must be submitted using the mandatory response sheet to Janice Vaughan by November 30, 2026.