Will Rogers Birthplace- Entrance and Property Signage

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for the design, fabrication, and installation of a custom entryway structure spanning an existing driveway at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch in Catoosa, Oklahoma, along with associated entrance and site signage. The scope includes engineering, site preparation, permitting, construction, and closeout activities to meet all local building codes, zoning regulations, and Cherokee Nation procurement policies, including TERO requirements. Deliverables consist of a custom entryway structure with “Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch” lettering, two manual hinged gates with locking mechanisms, informational entrance signage, directional signage throughout the property, approved design drawings, and as-built documentation. The solicitation, numbered Procurement #164571, was posted on May 15, 2026, with a response deadline of June 1, 2026. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to a designated Box portal, with required attachments including a base bid amount, completion timeline, signed representations, and insurance certificates. No physical submissions are accepted, and failure to follow submission protocols may result in disqualification. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering both technical merit and price, with emphasis on bidder qualifications, compliance with specifications, subcontractor experience, financial stability, and long-term maintenance considerations. No specific contract type is stated, and no fixed contract value is provided. The contractor must secure and submit proof of insurance and a performance bond within five days of award and cannot begin work until approval is granted. The Cherokee Nation requires compliance with non-collusion, business relationship disclosures, and preference for Indian-owned and tribally affiliated subcontractors. All work will be performed on-site at the Will Rogers Birthplace location, with final acceptance occurring after a joint walkthrough with the Cherokee Nation. Packaging, marking, FOB terms, payment office details, accounting codes, COR/COTR assignments, and invoicing system specifications are not addressed in the solicitation. All representations, certifications, and entity identifiers such as UEI or CAGE codes remain uncompleted in the submitted documentation, indicating the solicitation is in an open, pre-bid state with full bidder responsibility to supply all required compliance data.