Request for Sealed Bids -CNIT Fiber Distribution Relocation (Cherokee County)

The Cherokee Nation is seeking a qualified contractor to relocate its fiber‑distribution system from the Keeler building to a new data‑center within the central office building in Tahlequah, OK. The work includes installing new underground conduit, handholes, and MaxCell inner‑duct; installing 4‑inch conduit and new fiber‑optic cabling (96‑strand and 12‑strand); splicing, labeling, and providing as‑built documentation; and completing the migration within a 120‑day window after notice to proceed. The solicitation requires a 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and compliance with Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) requirements, including Indian preference for certified firms. • Underground conduit and handhole installation (minimum 3 ft depth, new 30 × 48 in handhole, additional handholes as needed) • Fiber‑optic installation: armored or non‑armored 96‑strand single‑mode cable plus a 12‑strand cable, with full splice‑tray, rack‑mount distribution boxes, and labeling • Full documentation package: Panduit warranty, test results, splice‑mat records, cable‑labeling logs, and as‑built drawings • Mandatory pre‑bid site visit (August 3 2026) and strict adherence to TERO certification, drug‑free/tobacco‑free workplace policies, and insurance/bonding requirements.