Cherokee Nation Entertainment Network Assessment

The Cherokee Nation Entertainment IT/AV group is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive network assessment across all its casino properties to evaluate the current health, performance, and security posture of its IT environment. The solicitation, numbered Procurement #164638 and issued under NAICS code 518210, requires bidders to conduct a thorough analysis of network architecture, device configurations, policies, and traffic patterns to identify vulnerabilities, bottlenecks, outdated setups, and potential security risks that could undermine reliability or expose the organization to threats. Key deliverables include assessments of device configuration hardening, compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines, hardware and software lifecycle status, and recommendations to align the network with best practices and future business needs. The contract will be awarded based on a combination of bidder qualifications, technical and operational factors such as operating costs and performance guarantees, and the projected timeline for completion, with financial ability to perform being a mandatory pass/fail criterion—failure to demonstrate adequate financial standing will result in automatic disqualification. The Statement of Work specifies that the project schedule, if defined, is a material consideration in award decisions. Bids must be submitted exclusively via email to bids@cnent.com by June 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM with the exact subject line CNE164638 and all required documentation formatted as attachments; in-person or mail submissions will not be accepted, and copying the buyer on the email may lead to disqualification. The bidder response sheet and all RFP-mandated documents must be fully completed; proposals must remain valid for 60 days after bid opening. The successful vendor must provide proof of Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers’ compensation coverage meeting statutory requirements, automobile liability insurance per ISO standards, and employer’s liability insurance of at least $1,000,000; all policies must name Cherokee Nation Entertainment and its affiliates as additional insureds and provide primary coverage with waiver of subrogation. Bonds may be required under the Contract Agreement, and if so, must be delivered within five calendar days of the Notice of Award, with failure to provide them resulting in award annulment. Work cannot begin until bonds and insurance are verified. All data, records, and deliverables generated are owned exclusively by Cherokee Nation Entertainment, and confidentiality obligations survive contract termination for two years. Indemnification provisions require the provider to defend Cherokee