RFB – Stilwell Automatic Gate Openers

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for the supply and installation of two Liftmaster LA412PKGUL dual swing gate opener kits at the Mary L. Carson Wellness Center in Stilwell, Oklahoma. The solicitation, numbered Procurement #164555, was posted on May 6, 2026, with a bid deadline of May 13, 2026. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, with preference given to certified Indian-owned businesses under the Tribal Employment Rights Office program. All bidders must be TERO-certified to qualify for preference, and proof of certification must accompany each bid. Additionally, contractors must comply with mandatory requirements including Davis-Bacon Act wage rates, Buy American provisions, and drug-free and tobacco-free workplace policies. Insurance coverage must include $1 million in general liability, $300,000 in automobile liability, and workers’ compensation meeting Oklahoma statutory limits, with Cherokee Nation named as certificate holder, additional insured, and subject to waiver of subrogation. All subcontractors require prior approval and must meet the same standards as the prime contractor. The work includes concrete sawcutting and patching, wiring, and integration of solar power to ensure reliable operation of the gate system, along with delivery and programming of twenty 811LMX remotes. Final acceptance is contingent upon approval by Cherokee Nation Public Health, and payments to suppliers and subcontractors must be made within ten days of the contractor receiving payment. All communications must be in writing, and any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed by the bid deadline. The contract is subject to availability of funds, and no specific monetary value is listed, with payment terms and invoicing methods not detailed. The point of contact for inquiries is Misty Turner, and bids may be submitted electronically or by mail to the Cherokee Nation’s designated address.