Bid #164628. Contact: pam-jumper@cherokee.org. Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Oklahoma. **ADDENDUM #1 POSTED QUESTIONS/ANSWERS 6/12/2026** BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M ON JUNE 17, 2026. ANY BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE DESIGNATED DATE & TIME. Due Jun 17 (2 days left).
**ADDENDUM #1 POSTED QUESTIONS/ANSWERS 6/12/2026** BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M ON JUNE 17, 2026. ANY BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE DESIGNATED DATE & TIME WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Indian Preference applies to all Cherokee Nation requests for bids or proposals. To receive preference, bidder must be TERO certified through the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office; proof of certification must accompany submittals. Successful bidder will be obligated to comply with Tribal rules and regulations and TERO.
Cherokee Nation issued this construction opportunity in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, referenced as solicitation number 164628. It was published on June 1, 2026, and responses are due by June 17, 2026. Questions can be directed to pam-jumper@cherokee.org.
Cherokee Nation 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.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Oklahoma so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Cherokee Nation's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 17, 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 pam-jumper@cherokee.org before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Cherokee Nation should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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