Cherokee Nation Procurements #164796

Cherokee Nation Solicits Fiber Distribution Infrastructure Relocation and Installation Services

This opportunity is issued by the Cherokee Nation Procurement Department on behalf of Cherokee Nation Information Technology for the relocation of fiber distribution infrastructure in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. - Government Buyer: - Cherokee Nation Procurement Department (on behalf of Cherokee Nation Information Technology) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Construction of new underground conduit pathways (4-inch system, minimum 3 feet depth, MaxCell innerduct) - Installation of two new handholes and replacement of an existing handhole with a larger enclosure - Installation of multiple 96-strand fiber optic cables (quantities: 2 to Splice Box #1, 1 each to Splice Boxes #2, #3, and #4) - Installation of one 12-strand single mode fiber cable from Splice Box #2 to FRB Building IDF - Fiber cutting, splicing, and system integration for campus-wide migration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory site visit for bidders - Indian preference applies (TERO certification required) - Compliance with Tribal rules and TERO requirements - 5% bid guaranty, performance and payment bonds required - One-year warranty period - Project must be completed within 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed - Liquidated damages of $500 per business day for late completion; contract revocation after five consecutive days of delay - Drug-free and tobacco-free workplace policy - All labor, materials, quality control, supplies, and supervision must be provided by the contractor

Description

The Cherokee Nation is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the relocation of its fiber distribution infrastructure from the Keeler building to the new data center located within the central office building in Tahlequah, Oklahoma (Cherokee County). The project requires furnishing all labor, quality control, materials, supplies, and supervision to complete the relocation. There is a mandatory site visit scheduled, and Indian preference applies with TERO certification required. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued.

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