RFB-Telescopic Dump Trailer.CCO-07.26

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for a new Low-Profile Telescopic Dump Trailer under Procurement #164782, with a bid submission deadline of July 27, 2026. The trailer must meet or exceed detailed technical specifications including a 16’ x 82” bed, 10K lb axles, I-beam frame, 7 GA steel construction, hydraulic jacks, electric brakes, DOT-approved LED lighting, slide-in ramps, a lockable toolbox, and a 7-watt solar charger. Bidders are required to submit a completed Mandatory Bid Response Sheet with full product details and supporting documentation, and must demonstrate compliance with Buy American provisions by using U.S.-manufactured components. Indian Preference is a mandatory requirement, and all bidders must provide current TERO certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office to be considered eligible for award; failure to submit this certification will result in disqualification. Evaluation and award will be conducted under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, prioritizing the lowest responsive and reasonable bid that fully meets all technical and mandatory compliance criteria. Bidders must also certify they are not debarred or suspended, have no disqualifying criminal or contract-related history, and are not engaging in any conflict of interest. All bids must be submitted electronically to jeananna-hendricks@cherokee.org or by mail to P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the due date, and may not be conditional. The trailer must be delivered to the Community Cultural Outreach location at 18922 N 466 RD, Tahlequah, OK 74464, and final acceptance will be determined by the Cherokee Nation based on conformance to the stated specifications. Payment is contingent on fund availability, and contractors must be prepared to receive payment within ten days of the Cherokee Nation receiving funds. There are no specified contract type, funding codes, delivery terms, payment office details, or formal inspection procedures beyond adherence to the technical requirements, and no formal FAR clauses are incorporated; instead, requirements are presented in narrative and checklist form. Bidders are further cautioned that no verbal communications with Cherokee Nation personnel are binding, and all official correspondence must be in writing.