RFB- SEALED- EQUIPMENT- DOZER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT-***EXTENDED***

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting sealed bids under Procurement #164146 for the purchase of a dozer for its Natural Resources Department. The required equipment must meet or exceed specific technical standards, including a Cat C4.4 engine with 128 hp, hydrostatic transmission, 20-inch wide tracks, a 4.20 cubic yard blade, and a winch with 50,000 lbf pull capacity. The dozer must also feature a ROPS/FOPS cab with climate control and a rear-view camera. All iron, steel, and manufactured goods must comply with Buy American Act provisions. Bids are due by December 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST and must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Cherokee Nation Purchasing Department in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and reasonable bidder, with a strong preference given to Indian-owned businesses certified through the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO). To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a completed Mandatory Bid Response Sheet and provide valid TERO certification. Additionally, bidders must disclose any potential conflicts of interest by December 9, 2025, and certify that they have not been debarred or convicted of fraud or theft within the last three years. All official communications must be conducted in writing through the designated point of contact, Janice Vaughan.