RFP D / B - Services for Muscogee (Creek) Nation Crutchmer Road Project

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Housing, hereinafter referred to as MCNDH, is requesting proposals for Paving Contracting for the Crutcher Road Project. Firms submitting a response to the RFP will be asked at a minimum to state their understanding/experience of the Project and offer their methodology for meeting the criteria noted in the RFP. This solicitation is NOT restricted to Indian-owned firms in accordance with Federal Regulations 24 CFR 1000.48, .50, .52 and the MCNDH Procurement Policy Section II.A.6.c.(3). Non-Indian owned firms are allowed to bid on this solicitation with a preference given to Indian owned firms in the evaluation criteria. To be considered as an Indian-owned firm, the business must be majority owned by a member(s) of a federally recognized Indian Tribe. All Indian owned bidders must be certified by the MCN Contracting and Employment Support Office (CESO) in order to receive the preference. CESO can be reached at 918-549-2962. The work to be performed under these contracts are subject to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 450e(b)). Section 7(b) requires that to the greatest extent feasible: (i) preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to Indians, and (ii) preference in the award of contract and subcontracts shall be given to Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises. The parties to this contract shall comply with the provisions of Section 7(b) of the Indian Act. In connection with these contracts, the contractor shall, to the greatest extent feasible, give preference in the award of any subcontracts to Indian-owned economic enterprises, and preferences and opportunities for training and employment to Indians. The contracts shall include this Section 7(b) clause in every subcontract in connection with the project, and shall, at the direction of the recipient, take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding by the Department of Housing or HUD that the subcontractor has violated the Section 7(b) clause of the Indian Act. Questions regarding this solicitation should be sent to Tanya Milam Contracts & Procurement Manager, at tmilam@muscogeenation.com The MCNDH reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Employees of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation or entities thereof are ineligible to receive contracts for goods or services in accordance with NCA #89-04. Questions and inquiries regarding the RFP should be directed to Tanya Milam via email at tmilam@muscogeenation.com by December 28, 2023. Responses to all questions will be sent by email by January 4, 2024.

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.