Solicitation 2026-001-042- (3) New 2026 ½ TON CREW CAB 4x4 TRUCKS w/5.5’ or 6’ BED

The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation is soliciting three new 2026 half-ton crew cab 4x4 trucks with either a 5.5-foot or 6-foot bed, with mandatory technical requirements including a 5.0-liter or greater V8 gas engine, electronic 10-speed transmission with tow mode, a 7050-pound GVWR package, and a fully boxed frame. Vehicles must be assembled in the United States, equipped with 275/60R20 BSW all-terrain tires, a Class IV trailer hitch with trailer sway control, and a 40/20/40 split-bench front cloth seat. Each truck must include a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and a five-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan. Deliveries must be made to 1200 West 4th Street, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with fuel tanks full and vehicles fully serviced upon arrival. Bidders are required to submit a fully completed Mandatory Bid Response Sheet, a copy of the vehicle window sticker detailing make, model, specifications, and accessories, and proof of current TERO certification if seeking Indian preference. Indian preference is granted only to vendors certified by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office, and failure to submit this documentation with the bid or within three days of the deadline may result in denial of preference. Bidders must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible for federal or tribal contracts, have not been convicted of fraud or related offenses in the past three years, and have not had contracts terminated for default by any level of government during that same period. Immediate written notification is required if any certification becomes inaccurate before award. The solicitation is open to Cherokee, tribal, Indian, and non-Indian bidders under NAICS code 441110, and award will be made to the lowest most responsive and reasonable offer based on price and estimated delivery time. Bids are due by June 19, 2026, at 5 PM and may be submitted via mail, hand delivery, or email. Bidders bear all costs of submission, may not withdraw their bids within 30 days of the deadline, and the Housing Authority reserves the right to waive informalities or reject all bids.