RFB-WIC SUV

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for the procurement of one mid- to full-size SUV through Solicitation #164546, with a bid deadline of May 7, 2026. The vehicle must be a 2025 model year or newer, equipped with a V6 or 5.3L–6.6L V8 gasoline engine, automatic transmission, AWD or 4x4 capability, and a full suite of safety features including ABS, airbags, lane assist, and blind-spot monitoring. Additional requirements include tinted windows, dual-zone climate control, USB ports, foldable rear seating, and a local service network within 50 miles of the delivery location in Oklahoma. Bidders must provide a completed Mandatory Bid Response Sheet and a detailed vehicle specification sheet for each offering. Indian preference is mandatory, requiring proof of current TERO certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office; failure to submit this documentation renders the bid non-responsive. The procurement adheres to Buy American provisions under the Recovery Act and explicitly excludes conditional bids. The award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, favoring the lowest responsive bid from a qualified, TERO-certified vendor who meets all technical and regulatory criteria. Delivery is required within 90 days of contract award, and the successful bidder must pay suppliers within 10 days of receiving payment from the Cherokee Nation. Bids must be submitted electronically to [email hidden] by 3:00 p.m. on the due date; no verbal communications or alternative submission methods are permitted. The Cherokee Nation reserves the right to reject all bids, waive minor informalities, and award based on its best interest, subject to fund availability. No CAGE or UEI numbers are required, and no accounting, payment, or invoicing details beyond the contact information are provided.