RFB-Hydraulic Dove Equipment Trailer

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for a new 30-foot hydraulic dove equipment trailer with a gooseneck design, automatic lift, and winch system, requiring compliance with the Diamond C Trailer Pacesetter Edition or an equivalent product that meets or exceeds all stated technical specifications. Bidders must submit a completed mandatory bid response sheet along with proof of current TERO certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office, signed authorization forms, and detailed product specifications and photographs if proposing an alternative to the specified trailer. All components, including the frame, suspension, dual 12K disc brakes, LED lighting, 7-way plug, insulated wiring, solar-powered battery charger, lockable toolboxes, and D-rings, must comply with DOT standards and the Buy American Act, ensuring that iron, steel, and manufactured goods are produced in the United States. The trailer must be new with a model year of 2025 or 2026 and delivered to COMMUNITY CULTURAL OUTREACH, 18922 N 466 RD, TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464, with bidders required to specify the earliest delivery date in their response. Award will be made to the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder under a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, where responsiveness includes full compliance with technical requirements, submission of all mandatory documentation, and timely delivery, while responsibility includes TERO certification for Indian preference, certification of non-debarment, and absence of conflicts of interest. Bidders must affirm they are not currently debarred, suspended, or ineligible, and any negative change in status after submission must be immediately reported. All bids must be emailed to jeananna-hendricks@cherokee.org by 5:00 p.m. on July 27, 2026, with no verbal communications considered binding and no submissions accepted after the deadline. Conditional bids, late bids, or those lacking required certifications or product documentation will be rejected. The contract includes additional requirements such as a 30-day bid withdrawal restriction, payment to subcontractors within ten days of receipt of funds, and adherence to written-only communication protocols with the Cherokee Nation. No formal FAR clauses, accounting codes, payment office details, or packaging standards are specified beyond DOT compliance and the requirement for the trailer to be delivered in a condition suitable for immediate use. Funding is contingent upon availability, and no estimated contract value is provided.