Description
The Cherokee Nation is seeking qualified vendors to supply, deliver, set‑up, operate, maintain, and later retrieve portable towable light towers and evaporative cooling fans for the 2026 Cherokee National Holiday event in Tahlequah, OK. The work includes providing 30 diesel‑powered light towers and 34 fans, complete with power, transport, on‑site staffing, and post‑event pickup. Bidders must meet tribal Indian Preference requirements (TERO certification), carry specified insurance, comply with Buy‑American and Davis‑Bacon rules, and submit a fully completed bid response by the deadline.
• Quantity: 30 towable light towers (6 kW generators) and 34 evaporative cooling fans.
• Service period: Delivery August 24 2026, operation September 4‑5 2026, pickup September 8 2026.
• Mandatory certifications: TERO Indian Preference, insurance limits, Buy‑American, prevailing‑wage compliance, drug‑free/tobacco‑free workplace.
• Evaluation criteria: Experience, references, staff capability, cost, and Indian preference (total 100 pts).
• Submission: Sealed or electronic bid due May 14 2026, with questions due May 5 2026.