Request for Sealed Bids -CNIT Fiber Distribution Relocation (Cherokee County)

The Cherokee Nation is inviting qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for the relocation of its fiber distribution infrastructure from the Keeler building to a new data center within the central office building in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, located in Cherokee County. The solicitation, numbered Procurement #164796, was posted on July 24, 2026, with responses due by August 19, 2026. This effort is part of an initiative to modernize and consolidate the Nation’s IT infrastructure, ensuring improved network reliability and operational efficiency. All work must be performed at the specified location in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, and contractors are expected to have the technical expertise and experience to handle sensitive telecommunications relocation projects without disrupting critical services. Pam Jumper serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement, reachable via phone at 918-453-5000 or email at pam-jumper@cherokee.org. Bidders are directed to the official Cherokee Nation bids portal for full solicitation details and submission guidelines. There is no set-aside designation specified for this opportunity, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors regardless of business size or classification. The Cherokee Nation, acting as a state, local, and tribal government entity, is seeking professional and timely execution of the fiber infrastructure move to support its long-term digital infrastructure goals.