RFB - WATER WELL DRILLINGS - 14 COUNTIES OF CHEROKEE NATION

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for the drilling of individual water wells for an estimated 36 homes across 14 Oklahoma counties, including Adair, Cherokee, McIntosh, Muskogee, Sequoyah, Wagoner, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Tulsa, and Washington. The scope of work encompasses all labor, supervision, quality control, and materials required for drilling surface and permanent casings, installing submersible well pumps, well screens, gravel packs, and domestic well grout. All work must be performed by contractors licensed in the State of Oklahoma and must adhere to Oklahoma Water Resources Board standards and specific sanitation requirements, including the use of chlorinated water during drilling and development. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific consideration given to Indian preference for firms certified by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office. Bidders must submit a mandatory bid response sheet, proof of TERO certification, a drug-free workplace statement, and a certificate of insurance from an AM Best Rated Carrier of at least A IX. The initial period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2027, with potential renewal options through September 30, 2029. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages and Buy American provisions for iron, steel, and manufactured goods is required. Bids are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026.