RFB: REPLACEMENT OF DOCK AND RAMP- TAHLEQUAH FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATION

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids to demolish the existing dock and ramp at its Food Distribution Center in Tahlequah, OK, and construct a new, code‑compliant dock and ramp. The contract requires full responsibility for labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and quality‑control, and must be completed by December 1, 2026. Bidders must attend mandatory site visits, comply with Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rates, adhere to Buy‑American provisions, and provide proof of Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) certification if seeking Indian preference. • Scope: Demolition of existing dock/ramp, design and installation of new dock and ramp, debris disposal on‑site per maintenance foreman instructions, coordination around an underground gas line. • Mandatory requirements: Attend site visits on Sep 14 & Sep 16 2026; submit questions by Sep 21 2026; bids due Sep 30 2026; comply with prevailing‑wage, insurance, and TERO‑preference rules. • Compliance & insurance: Davis‑Bacon wage rates (OK20260067), $1 M workers’ comp, $1 M general liability, $1 M auto liability, and Buy‑American iron/steel. • Timeline: Bids close Sep 30 2026, work must be finished by Dec 1 2026, giving roughly a two‑month construction window.