28 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010MARKETPLACERFP & BIDSAdvertisement <strong>of</strong> Request for Qualifications<strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians Building Construction OfficeGinger Welch Complex, 810 Acquoni Road, Suite 117<strong>Cherokee</strong>, North Carolina 28719, Phone: (828) 497-1846Project Title: Snowbird Youth Center Architectural and EngineeringThe <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians is requesting proposals for apr<strong>of</strong>essional Architectural and/or Engineering Firm. The Tribe will use review proposalsor qualifications for this project. Deadline for submitting a letter <strong>of</strong> intent to proposes February 12, 2010. Firms will have to meet various requirements to be eligible to proposeor be considered for this project. One such requirement is submitting a letter <strong>of</strong> intentto propose as specified in the <strong>of</strong>ficial request for qualifications (RFQ). The RFQmay be obtained on the Tribal Building Construction website athttp://ebciconstruction.com/files/downloads/ or at the TERO <strong>of</strong>fice.As this work is being funded by the <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians, pleasebe advised that Indian Preference (as defined by the Tribal Employment Rights Office)applies for this contract. Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) documentation requiredby Executive 11246 as Amended and Regulations (41 CFR Part 60-4) shall be applicationthrough the performance <strong>of</strong> any work awarded pursuant to this solicitation.If you have any questions <strong>of</strong> comments, please contact Building ConstructionManager Brandon Stephens at (828) 497-1846. 2/11Requests for BidsHousing & Community Development Division is requesting bids from contracorsfor the year 2010 for the Summertime Rehab Program. The Summertime Rehabrogram consists <strong>of</strong> minor to moderate interior and exterior repairs on homes located onll reservation lands. This includes <strong>Cherokee</strong> & Graham Counties. Contractors submitingbids will need to put in an hourly rate for labor. The deadline for submitting thesebids will be February 12, 2010.Please be advised that it is beneficial to be on the TERO list but is not necessaryfor your bid to be accepted. Liability and Work Mans Comp insurance is required forall <strong>of</strong> these jobs.All TERO rules and regulations, Tribal procurement policies, applicable stateand federal rules, regulations and laws, shall apply to the performance <strong>of</strong> any workawarded pursuant to this solicitation and to the procurement <strong>of</strong> work solicited throughthis advertisement.Bid applications can be dropped <strong>of</strong>f at the HCD <strong>of</strong>fice located at 85 Children’s HomeLoop, or mailed to Post Office Box 455, <strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 28719.Any questions regarding scope <strong>of</strong> bid, please contact Darrell Brown, HousingRehab Specialist @ 736-5157. 2/4Accepting BidsTsali Manor Senior Citizens Center is accepting bids from Landscaping Conractorsfor our Senior Citizen/Disabled Spring Lawn Maintenance Program. Bid packgesare available at Tsali Manor (see Michelle McCoy)Deadline for bids is Friday February 19, 2010, 4:30 p.m. 2 vendors will be seected.2/18Request for BidsPlease be advised that Owle Construction, LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer,is soliciting TERO subcontractor quotes for concrete sidewalk and paving for theconstruction <strong>of</strong> the “River Trail Improvements 0910.”Sealed quotes should be in our <strong>of</strong>fice by Friday, February 12, 2010 5:00PMand delivered in the following manner:MAIL – 120 Hoot Owl Road, Whittier, NC 28789Project plans and specifications are available in our main <strong>of</strong>fice located at 120oot Owl Road, Whittier, NC 28789 with prior appointment. Please contract main <strong>of</strong>iceat 828-497-8900 to set up an appointment. Plans are also available at the <strong>Eastern</strong>and <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> plan room located in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex.Workers compensation, auto, and general liability are required from all subontractors,along with performance and payment bonds.For more questions, contact Dean Weber or Jodie Cook at 828-497-8900. 2/4LAND TRANSFERSBig Cove CommunityThe following is a list <strong>of</strong> tribal members that have documents to sign in theBIA Realty Office. These are land transfers from both Tribal Members and the <strong>Eastern</strong><strong>Band</strong> by resolution. Karen Elizabeth French Browning, Edwin Leroy French,Michael Ray French, Ruby Lee Reagan Toineeta, Lisa Ball Saunooke, James DavisDriver Jr., Kathy Linda Ross Galanick, Ernest Lynn Ross, Edwin Wolfe, RobertGeorge Standingdeer, Elsie Cynthia Standingdeer, Jesse Phillip Standingdeer,William Phillip Standingdeer, Jamison Dean French, Joseph Caro, Mary GeanJackson Littledave, Sally Ann Reed Mahan, Susannah Reed Hall, David NormanWatty, Rynda Lynn Marie Saunooke, Letina Renee Saunooke, Jason EricSaunooke, Brianne B. Tsvatewa, Steven Lewis Saunooke, Joseph Lawrence JohnsonIII., Deborah Sue Panther, Joseph Robinette French, Meroney George Shell,Viola Yvonne Shell Garnett, Elliott Clark Shell, Michael Jay Shell, Deborah AnnWest, Samuel Patrick Panther, Sharon Lenell Welch Panther, Paul Stephan West,Jerome Watty, James Donald Taylor,Tony Anthony Johnson, Gaynell JohnsonBradley, Deweese Wolfe, Jane Wolfe, Jasper Wolfe Jonah Wolfe, Frances AnnWolfe Maney, Abel Wolfe, Starlene Elizabeth Swayney Balderas, Leonard RaySwayney, Trista Cassandra Hernandez, Ruth Armachain Caro, Marilyn Swimmer,James Scott Bradley, Donald Jay Bradley, Wanneta Sue Bottchenbaugh Miller,Karli Janie Davis, Wendy Sue Watty bradley, Lorna Janell Panther, Floyd EverdPanther, Dolly Pricilla Lyn Wachacha Castillo, henry Joshua Wachacha, WilmaDinah Amos, Minda Faye Armachain, Linda Marie ArmachainProposed Land TransfersPeggy Ann Lambert Pilkington to Michale Farriday Lambert Sr – Upper <strong>Cherokee</strong>Community Parcel No. 657-A (Part <strong>of</strong> Parcel No. 657 formerly known as Lower<strong>Cherokee</strong> Community) containing 0.127 acres, more or less together with all improvementslocated thereon. (Part <strong>of</strong> Mt. Noble Fire Tower) UNDIVIDED INTERESTPeggy Ann Lambert Pilkington to Michale Farriday Lambert Sr – BirdtownCommunity Parcel No. 852-A (Part <strong>of</strong> Parcel No. 852 formerly known as Lower <strong>Cherokee</strong>Community )containing 0.060 acres, more or less together with all improvementslocated thereon. (Part <strong>of</strong> Mt. Noble Fire Tower) UNDIVIDED INTERESTDaniel Robert Estes Myers to Debra Sue Rose Slee– Birdtown Community ParcelNo. 222 (Lot 17 <strong>of</strong> Adams Creek Housing Development )containing 0.49 acres, moreor less.Clarence Lee Murphy to Erin Charise Hornbuckle– Birdtown Community ParcelNo. 1016 (part <strong>of</strong> parcel No. 101 formerly known as PainttownCommunity parcelNo. 188)containing 0.5 acres, more or less.Ruth Marie Sequoyah McCoy to Khryst<strong>of</strong>er Hawk Rattler– Birdtown CommunityParcel No. 846-X (part <strong>of</strong> parcel no. 846-R )containing 1.000 acres, more or less.Bessie Atlas Murphy Sexton to Daniel Robert Eastes Myers, Meli MirandaMyers (Minor), Asija Daniel Robert Myers (Minor), Thomas Michael Myers (Minor)and Lauren Iana Myers (Minor)– Birdtown Community Parcel No. 133(part <strong>of</strong> parcel no.33 )containing 0.7 acres, more or less. RETAINS LIFE ESTATEJerry Francis Parker to Lisa Marena Parker– Wolfetown Community Parcel No.653-C (part <strong>of</strong> parcel No. 653-B )containing 3.130 acres, more or less.Evageline Arch Laney to Wilson Oocumma and Patricia Ann Smith Oocumma–Wolfetown Community Parcel No.293-A (remainder <strong>of</strong> parcel No. 293 )containing 3.816acres, more or less.Jack Edward Jackson to Kevin Richard Jackson– Wolfetown Community ParcelNo. 1068-L (part <strong>of</strong> parcel No. 1068-K)containing 1.223 acres, more or less.Victor Dwayne Wildcatt to Shirley jean Lambert Reagan– Wolfetown CommunityParcel No. 1059-F (part <strong>of</strong> parcel No.1059-E )containing 0.475 acres, more or less.Deetra Lynn Lambert Huff to Patrick Henry Lambert – 3200 Acre tract CommunityParcel No. 200-B (part <strong>of</strong> parcel No. 200 )containing 0.558 acres, more or less.Wayne McMillan toToni Lee Brady – 3200 Acre tract Community Parcel No.150 (part <strong>of</strong> parcel No. 108 )containing 0.963acres, more or less.Shirley Jean Lambert Reagan to Donna Lynn Armachain – Big Cove CommunityParcel No. 609-A (part <strong>of</strong> parcel No. 609 )containing 0.500 acres, more or less.Starlene Elizabeth Swayney Balderas and Leonard Ray Swayney to Trista CassandraHernandez – Big Cove Community Parcel No. 176-B (remainder <strong>of</strong> parcel No.176 )containing 0.510 acres, more or less.
REALTYDivisionsRena Janet Johnson Wachacha, Jackie Lee Johnson, Jacob Pete JohnsonMinor), Melissa Ann Maney, Jamie Ophelia Parris Tranter, Joanna Lee Parris,elma Jean Ledford Lossiah, Kirk Wilson Lossiah Sr., Maury Estes Lossiah,anessa Lossiah Welch, Anthony Edward Lossiah, Anita K. Pheasant Teesateskie,aniel Evan Pheasant, Sharrianne Pheasant HuskeyResolutions for March 2010Interested parties for the Estates <strong>of</strong>:John Daniel Toineeta: Darrel Edward Toineeta, Joel Daniel Toineeta, NehemiahAgina Toineeta, Kerry Nathanial Reed, Veronica ToineetaBoyd Taylor: Aileen T. GreenAenon: Senior Cizens and Persons With Disabilies2010 Lawn Maintenance ApplicationsGuidelines:In order to qualify you and your spouse must be a Senior Citizen or Disabled.If you do not have a spouse you must live alone or with persons under the age <strong>of</strong> 18.Participants must reside on Tribal Lands within the five county service areas <strong>of</strong> Swain,Jackson, Graham, Haywood and <strong>Cherokee</strong>.1. The Lawn Maintenance season will be from April 5th-October 1st2. Mowing and Lawn Maintenance will include a 50ft. perimeter around the home.3. Lawns mowed outside the 50ft. perimeter will be the home owner’s responsibility.4. You must maintain and keep your yard clean and safe for our mowing contractors.Please remove any trash, debris, or other items that would prevent our mowing contractorsfrom mowing your yard. If your yard is not maintained it will not be moweduntil you do so.5. You are responsible for marking any shrubs, flowers, and plants that you don’t wantmistaken for weeds so that the mowers can distinguish between the two.Applications will be available First Come First Served Jan. 18 - Feb. 19 at TsaliManor, Snowbird Senior Center and John Welch Senior Center. 2/18BUDGET, from page 23MARKETPLACEplanned for allocation to FWS, USGS, NPS and BIA for restoration, monitoring andother activities.The 2011 budget for the National Landscape Conservation System in BLM is$65.4 million, a net increase <strong>of</strong> $1.3 million over 2010. There is an increase <strong>of</strong> $1.3 millionfor management <strong>of</strong> new wilderness areas designated by the Omnibus Public LandManagement Act <strong>of</strong> 2009.The NPS budget includes $2.3 billion for park operations, an increase <strong>of</strong> $35.3million, or nearly two percent, above the 2010 enacted level. The budget continues $5million in appropriations and $5 million in recreation fee funding for the Park Partnershipsprogram, which will match partner donations with Federal funds for high priorityprojects at national parks.The 2011 FWS budget for Refuge System Operations includes $499.5 million,a net reduction <strong>of</strong> $3.3 million. Within that amount, however, are increases <strong>of</strong> $8 millionfor climate science inventory and monitoring, $2 million for youth programs, and $3.3million for ecosystems. These increases are <strong>of</strong>fset by $10.0 million in reductions fordiscontinued congressional earmarks, termination <strong>of</strong> the Challenge Cost Share program,and management efficiencies.Youth in Natural Resources – The future <strong>of</strong> resource conservation depends uponthe next generation’s understanding <strong>of</strong> and connection to natural resources and culturaltreasures. The budget increases for this initiative include $5.8 million for youth employmentand education programs in the national park system and $2 million for youth programsat national wildlife refuges. The budget also includes $2 million for FWS andBLM to join with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in public-private partnershipsto promote priority species conservation on both public and private lands. TheNPS also will dedicate $6.4 million <strong>of</strong> recreation fees collected at parks to youth projectsthat benefit the visitor experience. This is an additional $2 million over the 2010 level.Responsibly Budgeting for Wildfire – The budget responsibly budgets for wildfiresand includes $933.9 million for Wildland Fire Management, an increase <strong>of</strong> $78million. The 10-year average <strong>of</strong> suppression costs is fully funded.The budget proposes continuation <strong>of</strong> a regular suppression account and theFLAME Wildfire Suppression Reserve Fund, and includes a new Presidential WildfireContingency Reserve account. Regular suppression will support initial attack and predictablefirefighting costs; the FLAME funds will be used in cases <strong>of</strong> severe, complex,and threatening fires and be used as a contingency reserve. There is a proposed programreduction <strong>of</strong> $42.6 million in the hazardous fuels reduction program.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather29