RFB-Articulating Boom Lift - CCO.07.21.26

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for the purchase of a new articulating boom lift to be delivered to the Community Cultural Outreach in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with a bid submission deadline of July 27, 2026. Bidders must furnish a unit that meets or exceeds detailed technical specifications, including a 24.80 HP engine, CAN bus technology, galvanized bucket with audible alarm and laminated lamps, basket controls protection, foot-operated horn, emergency stop buttons, engine and hydraulic oil pre-heaters, diesel tank locking cap, battery cut-off charger plug, fan guard, high-capacity battery, key lock on turret cover, onboard generator, screen protection, working platform headlight, and SPS plug. The bid must include the earliest delivery date and lead time, and bidders proposing an alternative product must submit full technical specifications and pictures to demonstrate equivalency or superiority. Submission requires a completed mandatory bid response sheet, proof of TERO certification, a signed submission form with company information, and compliance with Buy American Act provisions for manufactured goods. The solicitation does not rely on formal FAR clauses but adheres to Cherokee Nation policy and procedures, with TERO certification serving as a mandatory requirement for eligibility and a tie-breaking preference factor. Awards will be made to the lowest priced, most responsive and responsible bidder, with Indian preference applied in accordance with tribal law. Bids must be submitted via email to jeananna-hendricks@cherokee.org or by mail to P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465 by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline; late submissions are rejected unopened. The contract is contingent upon the availability of funds, and bidders must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or have had criminal convictions related to fraud or theft in the last three years. No FOB terms, packaging specifications, marking standards, or invoicing systems are defined, and there is no requirement for UEI, CAGE, or SAM registration. All communications must be in writing, bids are firm and unconditional, and withdrawal is prohibited for 30 days after the deadline.