SEALED RFB - FAIRLAND COMMUNITY CENTER (OTTAWA COUNTY)

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting sealed bids for the complete construction of a new Fairland Community Center in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. The contract will be awarded to a qualified general contractor who assumes all sub‑contracts, complies with Davis‑Bacon wage rates, provides a 5 % bid bond, and posts 100 % performance and payment bonds. Indian Preference will be applied to TERO‑certified firms, and the contractor must adhere to drug‑free, tobacco‑free, and safety standards. • Location: 18937 S. Hwy 125, Fairland, Ottawa County, OK • Scope: Full design‑build‑construction of a community center (all labor, materials, supervision, and sub‑contracts) • Mandatory site‑visit/pre‑bid meeting: 02 Oct 2026 (alternate 05 Oct 2026) • Key dates: Interpretation requests due 09 Oct 2026; bid deadline 21 Oct 2026; public bid opening same day • Bond & insurance: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance & payment bonds; required insurance limits listed • Preference: TERO certification required for Indian preference; ongoing TERO fees apply • Warranty: 1‑year from final acceptance, with liquidated damages of $500/day for delays • Award: Lowest responsive/responsible bid (pre‑award execution within 10 days).