RFB-VARIOUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS- INDIAN CHILD WELFARE DEPARTMENT

The Cherokee Nation, through its Indian Child Welfare Department, is soliciting bids for a wide range of household items under Procurement #164599, with submissions due by June 5, 2026. Bidders must provide products equal to or better than the specified items listed in the mandatory bid spreadsheet, which includes over 500 distinct goods such as washers, dryers, bedding, kitchen appliances, cleaning tools, and household essentials. Proposals must include a completed Bid Response Sheet, detailed product specifications, and proof of TERO certification, as preference is given to Indian-owned businesses certified by the Tribal Employment Rights Office. All items must comply with Buy American Act requirements, meaning iron, steel, and manufactured goods must be produced in the United States. Bidders are prohibited from withdrawing their proposals for 30 days after the submission deadline and must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or in violation of fraud-related statutes. Offers will be evaluated based on responsiveness, reasonableness, and lowest price, with TERO certification serving as a pass/fail criterion in a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework. Deliveries must be made to locations within Oklahoma, and all communications must be conducted in writing. The solicitation does not include formal FAR clauses, CLINs, or contract value estimates, and pricing is to be provided by the bidder. Only electronic submissions via email to Janice Vaughan are accepted, and bids must include all required documentation to be considered responsive.