Solicitation 2026-001-033- Low Rent- Cherokee County

This solicitation, numbered 2026-001-033 and titled “Low Rent- Cherokee County,” is issued by the Cherokee Nation Housing Authority under the Cherokee Nation and seeks bids for comprehensive residential repair services in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. The work encompasses appliance repairs, carpentry, drywall and finish work, painting and finishing, and plumbing across housing units within the jurisdiction. Bids are due by May 13, 2026, and must be submitted as hard copies in sealed envelopes, with no electronic or faxed submissions permitted. The solicitation operates under a tribal set-aside framework aligned with Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, prioritizing Indian-owned economic enterprises and Indian organizations, with bidders required to submit TERO certification and detailed employment and training plans for Native American workers if claiming preference. Contractors must also comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, submit weekly certified payrolls using Form WH-347, and retain all payroll and contract records for three years post-completion. Additional federal mandates include Equal Employment Opportunity obligations under Executive Order 11246, requirements to use materials containing recovered materials per EPA guidelines, and adherence to Energy Policy and Conservation Act standards. All subcontractors must be bound by the same terms, with the prime contractor held fully accountable for their compliance. The solicitation imposes rigorous reporting, insurance, and ethical standards beyond typical federal contracts. Bidders must provide certificates of insurance covering worker’s compensation, general liability, and automobile liability, each with minimum coverage limits, naming the Cherokee Nation Housing Authority as certificate holder. A core crew list of regularly employed skilled personnel must be included in the bid, and all offerors are required to complete and submit HUD-5369-A and HUD-2530 forms, certifying their size status, minority or Indian ownership, and prior contract participation. Failure to properly certify or disclose contingent fees can result in bid disqualification. The contract prohibits placing liens on tribal property and requires contractors to allow federal and tribal representatives access to records and workers for inspection or interviews during normal work hours. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, prioritizing responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest cost, with past performance, financial and technical resources, and integrity serving as key factors in determining technical acceptability. Final acceptance occurs on-site by the HACN Inspector after completion, triggering a one-year warranty period, and the government retains sole discretion over acceptance and