RFB-Cargo Craft Gooseneck Enclosed Trailer

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for a new 2025 or 2026 model 32-foot Cargo Craft gooseneck enclosed trailer, measuring 8.5 feet by 32 feet, with tandem sprung axles, to be delivered to Community Cultural Outreach in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Interested parties must submit bids that meet or exceed the specified product requirements, including aluminum 1”x2” walls, insulated walls and ceiling, a 7’6” interior ceiling height, interior lighting, a lockable wide side door, and an E-track tie-down system. Bidders are required to provide photographs confirming compliance and must complete the mandatory bid response sheet in full; failure to do so renders the bid non-responsive. All bids must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 27, 2026, via email or mail, and late submissions will be returned unopened. The award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, selecting the lowest-priced bid that is responsive and responsible, with Indian Preference applied as a non-price factor. Only entities certified by the Cherokee Nation’s Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) may qualify for preference, and proof of TERO certification must accompany each bid. Bidders must also certify they are not debarred or suspended, disclose any conflicts of interest, and confirm compliance with Buy American Act requirements for iron, steel, and manufactured goods. Bids containing conditions or contingencies will be rejected, and no verbal communications with Cherokee Nation personnel are binding. Contract award is contingent on available funding, and the successful bidder must pay all suppliers and subcontractors within ten days of receiving payment. The place of performance is clearly defined, but no specific packaging, marking, invoicing, or payment office details are provided. All communications must be directed to Jeananna Hendricks at the Cherokee Nation Purchasing Department.