Cherokee Nation Procurements #2027-001-001

Supply and installation of above-ground concrete storm shelters for the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation

The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation is seeking contractors to supply and install above-ground concrete storm shelters across its 14-county Oklahoma reservation. - Government buyer: Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation (HACN), Procurement Office; serving the Cherokee Nation Reservation in Oklahoma. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are named. Bidders must identify their proposed shelter manufacturer and provide specifications, warranty details, and interior and exterior photographs. - Products requested: Prices for 5 x 7, 6 x 8, and 7 x 9 above-ground concrete storm shelters. Quantities and part numbers are not specified. - Key shelter requirements: Handicap accessibility; compliance with FEMA P-361 and FEMA 320/P-320 requirements and ICC 500; resistance to 250-mph winds and 115-mph debris impact; FEMA-engineered and certified exterior doors; and adequate ventilation. - Construction requirements include stone-aggregate concrete with at least 5,000-psi 28-day compressive strength and reinforcing steel bars spaced 12 inches on center in all directions. - The specified foundation uplift system is six 30-inch rods with 2–4 helix anchors, Model M122 or equivalent. Tiedown engineering must use a 7/16-inch-diameter Polylok Loop rated for at least 7,600 pounds. - Services: Delivery, leveling, site preparation, permitting, utility-location services, installation, grading, and drainage management. Rock-related additional costs require prior approval and an approved change order. - Other notable requirements: A one-year workmanship and labor warranty is required. Indian preference applies to bidders with current Cherokee Nation TERO certification; HACN may award to multiple contractors.

Description

The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation is seeking bids from qualified installers to purchase, deliver, level, and install FEMA-rated above-ground concrete storm shelters throughout the 14-county Cherokee Nation Reservation. Contractors must provide labor, materials, equipment, transportation, permitting, and utility-location services, and meet the solicitation specifications for shelters, including accessibility and wind-resistance requirements. The agreement is for one year, with options to renew annually for two additional years, and may be awarded to multiple contractors. Bids are due October 23, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.; Indian preference applies to bidders with current TERO certification.

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