Solicitation A10-05-26-9264- Housing Rehab- Ottawa County

The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids from certified licensed plumbers for the rehabilitation of a single residential property in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, under Solicitation A10-05-26-9264 with procurement number 164592. Work must be completed within 10 working days and begin no later than two weeks after notification, with liquidated damages of $100 per working day for delays beyond the contract end date. Bidders must fully complete the Mandatory Bid Response sheet and the Work Write Up to be considered responsive and responsible. Preference is given to bidders certified by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO), and proof of TERO certification must accompany submission. All successful bidders must comply with Tribal rules and regulations, including TERO requirements. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where technical acceptability is evaluated on a pass/fail basis and the lowest-priced compliant bid wins. The scope includes decommissioning a septic system, connecting to city sewer, installing 400 linear feet of 4” SCH. 40 PVC pipe with dual cleanouts, removing and cleaning the existing tank, grading, debris removal, and restoring the site in compliance with local codes and manufacturer guidelines. No contract value is specified, and pricing must be included by the bidder without standardized line items. Bidders must submit proposals via email to baylee.scott@hacn.org, through U.S. mail to P.O. Box 1007, Tahlequah, OK 74465, or by hand, with submissions due by June 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Fax and telegraph submissions are not accepted. Compliance with federal regulations is required through incorporation by reference of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, including 29 CFR Part 5 for Davis-Bacon and Copeland Act wage standards, 40 CFR Part 247 for EPA reclaimed materials, and lead-based paint renovation rules. Certified payrolls using Form WH-347 must be submitted weekly and retained for three years. Indian-owned businesses and qualified Indians are given preference under tribal law, requiring bidders to disclose their employment and subcontracting plans for Indian workers. Organizational conflicts of interest must be certified as non-existent, and Section 3 employment goals for low-income individuals must be adhered to unless exempted under tribal authority. Acceptance of work