Description
The Cherokee Nation is seeking a qualified contractor to supply, deliver, and erect structural steel for the Claremore Health Care Campus (Outpatient & Emergency Health Center). This trade‑specific package (Bid Package #04) covers complete steel fabrication, material delivery, erection, and all associated coordination, safety, and quality‑control requirements. The contract is open to both Indian‑owned and non‑Indian‑owned firms, with Indian Preference applied to TERO‑certified businesses. No bid bond is required, though performance and payment bonds become mandatory if the bid exceeds $100,000. The work must comply with Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rates, Buy‑American provisions, and OSHA safety standards.
• Scope: Full supply and erection of structural steel for a pre‑engineered metal building, including members, connections, metal decking, stairs, handrails, miscellaneous steel items, and related shop drawings and certifications.
• Key dates: Pre‑bid meeting (optional) on 28 Oct 2026; sealed bids due 6 Nov 2026 3 pm CT; bid opening same day at the Cherokee Nation Purchasing Department in Tahlequah, OK.
• Eligibility: Open to all qualified contractors; Indian Preference for TERO‑certified firms; must meet prevailing‑wage, insurance, and safety requirements.