Solicitation A10-07-26-9377- Housing Rehab- Cherokee County

The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for the rehabilitation of a single residential property located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, under Solicitation Number Procurement #164778. The work must be completed within 30 working days of the Notice to Proceed, with performance beginning no later than two weeks after notification; failure to meet this timeline will result in liquidated damages of $100 per working day of delay. Bidders are required to fully complete the Mandatory Bid Response sheet and the Work Write-Up to be considered responsive, and preference will be given to those certified through the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office, with proof of certification included in the submission. Contractors must comply with all Tribal rules and regulations, including TERO requirements, and are subject to labor standards under the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring submission of certified payrolls and adherence to prevailing wage rates as defined in 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5. Additionally, contractors must comply with HUD Section 3 requirements, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and EPA regulations regarding recovered materials, and must maintain records for three years after project completion. The contract enforces strict eligibility and compliance obligations, including certification of no organizational conflicts of interest, submission of a core crew list identifying key employees, and affirmation of eligibility to participate in federal contracts without debarment or suspension. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds issued by a surety company listed in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Circular 570, and must demonstrate commitment to Indian employment preferences by including an employment and training plan specifying the percentage of work to be performed by Indians and low-income persons. While no formal evaluation weights are published, award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the government retaining discretion to reject unreasonably low bids or bids from irresponsible sources. Proposals must be submitted via email, hand delivery, or mail to specified addresses by August 6, 2026, and must include HUD-5369-A and HUD-2530 forms. No FOB terms, packaging, or labeling requirements are specified, and payment procedures, COR/COTR contacts, and accounting data remain to be finalized during contract execution, with invoice submissions tied to milestone approvals, including a 50% inspection report and a 100% Statement of Completion.