RFB -3/4 TON DIESEL TRUCK

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for a 3/4-ton diesel truck to be used by its Public Safety division, with a mandatory bid submission deadline of July 21, 2026. The vehicle must meet specific technical requirements including a turbodiesel V8 engine with a minimum of 450 horsepower and 950 lb-ft of torque, a 10-speed automatic transmission, 4WD, a 20,000-lb towing capacity, GVWR of approximately 10,000 lbs, a 6.75- or 8-foot bed with spray-in liner, full LED lighting, power-folding mirrors, a 360-degree camera, and advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and BLIS. The truck must have four full-size doors and a black appearance package with a gray exterior preferred. Bidders must certify that their proposed product meets or exceeds all specifications, and any substitution must be fully documented with technical data. Indian preference is granted exclusively to TERO-certified Indian-owned firms, and proof of current TERO certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office ismandatory for eligibility. Bidders must also certify they are not debarred, suspended, or under criminal investigation for public integrity violations, and that they have not had a contract terminated for default within the past three years. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and reasonable bid under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where technical compliance and TERO certification are pass/fail thresholds and price determines selection. Submission requires a completed mandatory bid response sheet, proof of TERO certification, and full documentation for any alternative product. Bids must be submitted via email to pam-jumper@cherokee.org or by mail to P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465, and must arrive by 5:00 p.m. on the due date; no verbal communications are binding. Delivery is expected in Oklahoma, though no FOB terms or packaging, marking, or preservation requirements are specified. No UEI, CAGE code, or size status certification is required, and no formal contract clauses or standard FAR clauses are referenced, though binding representations are enforced through required bid attestations. Conflict of interest disclosures must be submitted in writing by the deadline, and bids may not be withdrawn within 30 days of submission. The Cherokee Nation reserves the right to investigate bidder qualifications and will not