Chickee Rebuild and Repair (Brighton)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Building and Grounds Department is soliciting bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB 58-2025) for chickee rebuild and repair services specifically at the Brighton Reservation in Glades County, Florida. The procurement focuses on two distinct chickee structures located at Tucker Ridge Recreation Area: a 40' x 22' Cooking Chickee (#7519) requiring complete rebuilding and a 15' x 10' Sitting Chickee (#7521) needing repair and re-thatching. Bidders must provide comprehensive services including all necessary equipment, labor, and materials while ensuring job site safety and compliance with OSHA regulations and building codes. The evaluation criteria will consider previous vendor performance, projected completion dates, and lowest price per chickee. Key procurement dates include an October 10, 2025 deadline for questions, with bids due on October 20, 2025, and a requirement that the selected contractor(s) complete the project within thirty (30) business days from the Notice to Proceed. An optional walkthrough can be scheduled with Jody Goodman, and vendors must submit an Exhibit A - Schedule of Values detailing unit pricing for each chickee and estimated completion time.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively reserved for Seminole Tribal Member vendors, representing a significant set-aside restriction that limits competitive bidding to members of the Seminole Tribe. The Tribe retains the flexibility to award the contract to one or multiple vendors based on their assessment of meeting project schedules and requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive evaluation approach that prioritizes tribal membership, project competence, and cost-effectiveness. Contractors must maintain worker's compensation insurance and demonstrate capability to execute the chickee rebuild and repair services effectively. The Tribe reserves the right to reject any submissions and strategically allocate chickee rebuilding and repair work to ensure project completion. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and the procurement appears to be a standalone project focused on maintaining and improving recreational infrastructure within the Brighton Reservation.