Solicitation 2026-001-030-

The Cherokee Nation Housing Authority is soliciting bids for the turnkey construction of seven new three- and four-bedroom homes across four counties within the Cherokee Nation Reservation in Oklahoma—Delaware, Mayes, Muskogee, and Nowata. The contract requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, insurance, and supervision necessary to complete each home from foundation to final finish within 120 working days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with a penalty of $1,000 per working day for any delays beyond that deadline. Extensions are permitted only under extenuating circumstances. The work must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal codes, including Davis-Bacon wage determinations and HUD Section 3 requirements, and all materials and finishes must be pre-approved by HACN. Deliverables include Energy Star-rated appliances, solid oak cabinetry, vinyl siding with house wrap, ADA-compliant features, carpet meeting UM44D standards, wood-grain plank flooring in wet areas, and a one-year warranty on all work. Payment is milestone-based: 30% after slab and termite certification, 30% after dry-in, and the final 40% upon 100% completion and inspection. The solicitation is a tribal set-aside with mandatory compliance with Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office regulations, requiring verification of Indian preference in hiring and subcontracting, submission of a TERO certification, payment of a 0.5% TERO fee on the award amount, and a $25 per diem for each non-Indian worker. Contractors must also submit a non-collusive affidavit, drug-free workplace certification, certified payroll records using WH-347 forms, insurance certificates covering worker’s compensation, general liability, auto liability, and builders risk, and a full list of core crew members with CDIB or tribal membership proof. All records must be retained for three years after project completion, and HACN retains exclusive ownership of all data, reports, and documentation generated under the contract. Bids must be submitted by June 1, 2026, via mail, email, or hand delivery, and must include a completed mandatory bid response spreadsheet, W-9 form, vendor registration, and all required certifications. Award will be made using a lowest price technically acceptable methodology, prioritizing bids from qualified Indian-owned entities within the allowable price premium if compliant, otherwise selecting the lowest priced responsive bidder who meets all technical requirements.