RFB - TANDEM TRAILER.CCO.7-26

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for a new 28-foot dual axle tandem trailer with specifications requiring a 30K adjustable pintle eye coupler, dual 15K electric/hydraulic brake axles, 2x8 oak or blackwood flooring, ST235/75R17.5 radial tires, hydraulic jacks, a 12-foot hydraulic dovetail with diamond plate runners, an I-beam tongue with lockable tool and chain boxes, adjustable suspension, enclosed wiring or guards, and a wireless remote with solar charger. Bidders must submit a product that meets or exceeds these specifications, and any substitutions must include full technical details for evaluation. The solicitation closes on July 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST, with bids accepted only via email to jeananna-hendricks@cherokee.org or postal delivery to P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465. Late submissions will be returned unopened, and conditional bids are not permitted. Award will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where bids are first evaluated for technical compliance with all specifications and mandatory requirements, including TERO certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office, which is essential for Indian preference consideration. Bidders must submit proof of current TERO certification, or their bid will be deemed non-responsive. Additional mandatory requirements include a completed bid response sheet, photographic evidence of compliance with all product specs, and a written disclosure of any conflict of interest. Bidders must also certify they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible under federal, state, or tribal law and must immediately notify the Cherokee Nation if any certification becomes inaccurate after submission. All supplied goods must comply with the Buy American Act, meaning iron, steel, and manufactured components must be produced in the United States. There are no formal FAR clauses incorporated, no federal entity identifiers like UEI or CAGE codes required, and no specified payment office, invoicing system, or accounting codes—payment terms indicate the contractor must pay suppliers within 10 days of receiving payment from the Nation. The contract is expected to be Firm-Fixed-Price, and proposers cannot withdraw their bid within 30 days after the submission deadline. Deliveries are due in Oklahoma, and final acceptance will occur at the Cherokee Nation’s place of performance upon verification of full compliance with all stated requirements.