Bid #164550. Contact: amy.eubanks@cn-bus.com. Cherokee Nation Businesses, Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Summary Cherokee Nation Cultural & Economic Development is currently accepting digitally submitted bids for 2D and 3D art for the Cherokee Nation In-Treatment. Due Jun 19 (4 days left).
Summary Cherokee Nation Cultural & Economic Development is currently accepting digitally submitted bids for 2D and 3D art for the Cherokee Nation In-Treatment facility located near Tahlequah, Oklahoma within Cherokee County. Cherokee Nation broke ground in 2024 to construct a new state-of-the-art addiction treatment center near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This center will provide comprehensive and culturally based treatment services for drug addiction for Cherokee citizens via group and individual counseling, peer support services, care management, Cherokee cultural activities, equine therapy and much more. LA 25-05 requires all Cherokee Nation construction and/or renovation projects $500,000+ to set aside 1% of the total project cost for the procurement of culturally appropriate art. The use of these funds allows the Cherokee Nation to share our rich history, culture and heritage through visual art. Cherokee Nation Cultural & Economic Development only accepts bids from Cherokee Nation citizens who can provide identification and artists previously designated as Cherokee National Treasures. Description Artists are encouraged to submit artwork that fits within a behavioral health environment, spaces that support healing, reflection and a sense of connection. This could have cultural symbolism, patterns, animals, plants, language and locations from our reservation area. Any of these items should be historically and culturally accurate. Artists are encouraged to submit artwork in contemporary styles and mediums. Example themes may include, but are not limited to the following: • Cherokee traditional stories • Animals and plants important to Cherokee history and culture • Depictions of the seven clans • Traditional cultural practices such as stickball, marbles, stomp dance, etc. • Traditional southeastern symbolism • Cherokee language • Interactions between multiple generations • Consider tones and imagery that promote comfort, balance, and a sense of well-being.
Cherokee Nation Businesses issued this construction opportunity in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, referenced as solicitation number 164550. It was published on May 4, 2026, and responses are due by June 19, 2026. Questions can be directed to amy.eubanks@cn-bus.com.
Cherokee Nation Businesses in Tahlequah, Oklahoma is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a construction solicitation in Oklahoma are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Cherokee Nation Businesses's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 19, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to amy.eubanks@cn-bus.com before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Cherokee Nation Businesses should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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