Opportunity
Cherokee Nation Procurements #164949
Cherokee Nation domestic well drilling and related services for an estimated 36 homes
Posted
October 06, 2026
Respond By
October 15, 2026
Identifier
164949
NAICS
238910
The Cherokee Nation is seeking contractors to drill and service domestic wells for an estimated 36 homes across its 14-county service area. - Government buyer: Cherokee Nation, through its Department of Transportation & Infrastructure / Office of Environmental Health & Engineering; the attachment also identifies Cherokee Nation Acquisition Management. - Scope: Provide individual well drilling for an estimated 36 homes in Adair, Cherokee, McIntosh, Muskogee, Sequoyah, Wagoner, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Tulsa, and Washington counties. Contractors provide all labor, materials, supplies, quality control, and supervision; the Nation may award to multiple firms. - Per-well bid schedule: Drill a Type A well to 300 feet; furnish and install 20 feet of 6-inch Type A steel casing; grout 20 feet of annular space; furnish and install 40 feet of well screen; develop and test-pump the well; disinfect it; install a temporary cap; plug an abandoned hole to 300 feet; and mobilize/demobilize once per household. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named, and no specific makes or models are required. - Notable requirements: Indian preference applies; firms seeking preference must provide proof of current Cherokee Nation TERO certification. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, applicable Buy American requirements, and compliance with Cherokee Nation rules and TERO requirements apply. - Performance term: Begins upon award and runs through the stated base period. Renewal options may extend performance for up to two additional years, subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement.
Description
The Cherokee Nation is seeking bids for individual domestic well drillings in 14 counties, with an estimated 36 homes requiring work. The contractor will provide all labor, quality control, materials, supplies, and supervision in accordance with the bid packet and specifications. The Cherokee Nation may award to more than one firm; the purchase order is stated to run through September 30, 2027, with renewal options through September 30, 2029. Indian preference applies, and bidders seeking preference must provide proof of current Cherokee Nation TERO certification with their bid.