RFB / Two (2) Side-by Side UTV’s

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for two side-by-side utility task vehicles (UTVs) under Procurement #164548, with bids due by May 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST. The solicitation requires that all submitted UTVs meet or exceed detailed technical specifications including a 6-person seating capacity, a 4,500 lb winch, a 2-inch receiver hitch with 2,500 lb towing capacity, a 1,000 lb cargo box, electronic fuel injection, CVT transmission, power steering, hydraulic disc brakes, and multiple digital gauges. Delivery must occur by May 25, 2026, at a location in Oklahoma, with no FOB terms specified, placing the responsibility for all shipping and delivery costs on the bidder. Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, meaning the lowest bid that meets all technical and qualification requirements will be selected, with no trade-offs permitted between price and performance. Bidders must be certified by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO), and proof of current certification is mandatory for eligibility; failure to provide this results in disqualification. Additionally, all products must comply with Buy American provisions under the Recovery Act, requiring that iron, steel, and manufactured components be produced in the United States. Bidders must submit a completed mandatory bid response sheet and may propose alternative products only if they provide full documentation proving equivalence or superiority. All bids must be submitted electronically to [email hidden] by the deadline, and no verbal communications or conditional bids will be accepted. Bidders must also certify that neither they nor any principal is debarred, suspended, or has a record of fraud, theft, or contract default in the past three years, and must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest in writing. Payment will be made within ten days of receipt of funds from the Cherokee Nation, and funding is subject to availability. No formal FAR clauses, packaging, marking, or barcoding standards are specified, and no Unique Entity ID or CAGE code is required. The sole point of contact for all bid-related inquiries is Georgette Smith at the Cherokee Nation Purchasing Department.