RFP Contractor - Construction of (2) Homes

The Wyandotte Nation is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to prepare the site for the construction of (2) homes, funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Details of this project will be made available to interested parties upon request. Professional contractors for consideration must be able to provide liability insurance, workman's comp. and subscribe to federal requirements regarding labor. Scope of work: The site preparation work for (2) houses in Wyandotte Ridge Subdivision South 615 Road (Lots 1 and 2) including striping to existing soil as required to build the pad for the houses with engineered fill, rake up the balance of the sites and remove large rocks 3" and larger and cover the remaining site with 4" of black dirt suitable for lawns. Selection will be based on a firm's bid, ability to work with the Tribe, and experience of similar projects. The following scoring shall apply: Cost: 25 pts; Experience: 25 pts; Ability to meet schedule: 15 pts; Past performance: 20 pts; Native American 15 pts; Total: 100 pts. The United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and the Wyandotte Nation have determined that the above request for proposals are subject to Section 7 (b) of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. Section 450e (b). Section 7 (b) provides that any contract, subcontract, grant, or sub-grant pursuant to any act authorizing grants to Indian organization or for the benefit of Indians shall require that to the greatest extent feasible: Preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to Indians; and Preference in award of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises as defined in section 3 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1452). Any application seeking to qualify for the above preference in the award of this contract must submit to the Wyandotte Nation proof of Indian Ownership. Such proof may include, but is not limited to: Certification by a federally recognized Indian tribe or other evidence that the applicant is a tribal member and therefore eligible to receive preference. The Wyandotte Nation shall accept the certification of a tribe (such as TERO) and that the individual is a member. Evidence such as majority stock ownership, structure, management control financing and salary or profit sharing arrangements of the enterprise. The Wyandotte Nation reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Precast Concrete, Site-Cast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork, Architectural Wood Casework.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Windows, Hardware, Glazing, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Ceilings, Carpeting, Painting and Coating.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Residential Equipment, Residential Appliances.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Residential Plumbing Fixtures.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.