Description
The Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC (CNE) is seeking bids to renew its existing Pure Storage hardware contract for a twelve‑month period covering October 2026 through September 2027. The solicitation calls for a detailed price schedule for a list of 24 distinct Pure Storage items (flash arrays, chassis, shelves, and upgrade kits) totaling roughly 273 units, with all bids to be submitted electronically by September 8 2026. Vendors must comply with Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) requirements, provide insurance and bonding documentation, and may need to obtain Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission licensing. No pricing is pre‑filled; bidders must supply unit and total costs and meet extensive data‑privacy, cybersecurity, and insurance standards.
• Renewal of >$5 M worth of enterprise‑grade Pure Storage flash storage hardware (approximately 273 units).
• Required compliance with TERO tribal‑employment rules, CNGC licensing, and high‑value insurance/bonding (minimum $1 M‑$2 M coverage).
• Submission deadline : 09/08/2026 12 PM CST; bids accepted via email only; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.
• Contract term : Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027 (12 months) with potential for a single award or multiple awards.
• Mandatory documentation includes TERO certificate, insurance certificates, performance bond (100 % of award), and a non‑collusion representation.