RFB - INFILTRATORS AND END PLATES FOR CN MAIN WAREHOUSE

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for the supply of 3,570 infiltrators and 300 end plates for its Main Warehouse in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, under solicitation number Procurement #164619. The bid deadline is June 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with submissions required via email to Michelle Parsons at michelle-parsons@cherokee.org. Bidders must adhere strictly to the specified product requirements, including the exact model INFILTRATOR QUICK4 – EQUALIZER 36 CHAMBER (Q4EQ36) measuring 22"x48"x12" with 32 gallons per chamber, or provide complete details demonstrating an equally or superior alternative. The solicitation mandates the use of a prescribed bid response sheet, and failure to include it renders the bid non-responsive. Indian Preference is afforded to contractors certified as Indian-Owned by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO), and proof of current TERO certification must be included with the bid submission for consideration of this preference. All iron, steel, and manufactured goods must comply with Buy American provisions by being produced or manufactured in the United States. Bidders must also certify they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible for federal or tribal contracts, have not had contracts terminated for default in the past three years, and have no recent criminal or civil judgments related to fraud, antitrust violations, or falsification of records. Any actual or potential conflict of interest must be disclosed in writing to the Cherokee Purchasing Department no later than the bid deadline. Communication regarding this solicitation is restricted to written correspondence only from the designated contact; verbal discussions with Cherokee Nation personnel are prohibited. Bids must remain valid for 30 days after the bid opening date, and late submissions will be returned unopened. Payment to suppliers by the awarded contractor is required within ten days of receipt of payment from the Cherokee Nation, and award is contingent upon available funding. The award will go to the lowest responsive and reasonable bid from a qualified bidder that meets all mandatory requirements, including Indian Preference eligibility.