Procurement #14088



Title
RFB - Professional Engineering Services for Housing Sites Evaluation
Status
Archive
OpenDate
11/18/2015
CloseDate
11/30/2015
Description
Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC a wholly owned Tribal company of the Cherokee Nation is seeking bids from qualified Engineering firms for Engineering services related to a future housing development site located in South Coffeyville, OK as shown on the Topo survey included and in accordance with the
Detail
Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC is seeking bids from qualified Engineering firms for Engineering services related to a future housing development site located in South Coffeyville, OK as shown on the Topo survey included and in accordance with the included Scope of Services. Bids are to be delivered via email to Tina Jones at tina.jones@cnent.com and are to be received no later than 5:00PM on Monday, November 30, 2015. SCOPE OF SERVICES: Professional Engineering Services Housing Sites Evaluation The required scope of work shall consist of the following tasks for proposed housing developments for Cherokee Nation Property Management. 1. The Engineer shall obtain and verify the legal description and perform a title search which includes obtaining or performing a legal boundary survey for the specified site. 2. The Engineer shall obtain the latest records concerning property restrictions and governmental requirements for the proposed project site. This shall include an outline of the permit requirements and the governmental authority with jurisdiction. 3. The Engineer shall provide a subsurface soils investigation report which shall include field testing, laboratory analysis and design recommendations for all street, storm drainage, water, and sewer system installations. 4. The Engineer shall provide a large scale drawing preliminary layout with an aerial photo of the proposed development, including the location of all existing utilities with identity of the owner of these utilities and include the requirements and monetary amounts for tie-in or meter deposits and monthly usage rates. 5. The Engineer shall provide a preliminary cost estimate for the development with prices as to the average rate of unit costs for the location of the development. 6. The Engineer shall provide a review process schedule of time line requirements of all governmental authorities. 7. All information shall be packaged and presented in a formal report for consideration and approval by Cherokee Nation Property Management. Please note that winning bid(s) will be published. Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC (“CNB”) reserves the right to issue one award, multiple awards, or reject all bids; any award is subject to the approval of the required funds. Responding bidders are not allowed to withdraw their bid for a period of 90 days after submittal. At the time of award, the successful bidder(s) will be required to work with the Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC Accounting department to discuss account coding for invoices. All bids are subject to negotiation prior to award. Awards may be issued without discussion of bid received, and bids should initially be submitted on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint. Any award resulting from this RFP will be subject to CNB Terms and Conditions. Your bid should indicate hourly ($) rate (when applicable), individual work effort, delivery schedule or time of completion. Any item(s) with exceptions, substitutions, exclusions, additions or qualifications must be noted and clearly indicated on return bid. Any request for information concerning bid posting is to be submitted in writing via email to Buyer listed; no verbal communication is to be initiated. In accordance with Cherokee Nation Law, , 28 C.N.C.A. §20 no contractors or subcontractors of any Cherokee Nation entity may contract with any business owned by a first degree relative of any elected official of the Cherokee Nation. TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE - This procurement is subject to Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (“TERO”) regulations that include a fee of ½ of 1% of total contract award and, if applicable, the completion of a TERO Labor Agreement and payment of associated fees. The successful bidder’s award will be published on the Cherokee Nation’s procurement website and their performance will also be measured, recorded, and reported to the Cherokee Nation. The complete Act is available by contacting the TERO OFFICE at Tahlequah 918-453-5000. TERO bidders are required to provide a copy, front and back, of their TERO certificate with return bid(s) and failure to do so will result in such bidders not receiving the TERO preferences afforded TERO bidders under the CNE procurement and contracting policies and procedures. CHEROKEE NATION GAMING COMMISSION (CNGC) - This requirement may be subject to CNGC policies and procedures. Licensing requirements may be required of the successful vendor(s) to be coordinated with the CNGC. These requirements may include licensing fees as well security and background checks of vendor(s) employees. Current policies and procedures can be found on the Cherokee Nation website or by contacting the CNGC office at 918-207-3834. BONDING NOTICE - CNB generally requires payment and performance bonds for all construction contracts in excess of $100,000. However, qualified TERO-certified firms are encouraged to bid, regardless of bonding capability. INSURANCE - CNB generally requires Worker’s Compensation, Commercial and/or Comprehensive General Liability, and Automobile insurance for all awarded bids. Please refer to the Bid Documents for the specific coverages required for this bid. DEBARMENT - By submitting a response to this Request for Proposal, the Contractor certifies to the best of their knowledge and belief that the Subcontractor, the firm, or any of its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any federal, state, local or tribal entity. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined the Subcontractor rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to CNB or its entities, CNB may terminate the contract resulting from this Request for Proposal for default.
Name:Tina Jones
Email:tina.jones@cnent.com
Phone:918-384-7802
Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Awards
BBK A&E -- $16,000.00