Description
The Cherokee Nation’s Natural Resources Department is seeking bids for two four‑wheel‑drive tractors equipped with loaders and buckets. Bidders must submit a fully completed mandatory bid response sheet by the July 28, 2026 deadline, and the equipment must be delivered no later than September 30, 2026. Preference is given to Indian‑owned firms with current TERO certification, but non‑Indian firms may also compete. All steel and manufactured components must comply with Buy‑American provisions, and bidders must certify they are not debarred and disclose any conflicts of interest.
• Quantity: 2 tractors, 2 loaders, 2 buckets (or equal‑or‑better alternatives).
• Delivery deadline: September 30 2026; no‑withdrawal period of 30 days after bid opening.
• Mandatory bid documents: price breakdown, lead time, compliance certifications, and conflict‑of‑interest declaration.
• Evaluation criteria: lowest responsive price, specification conformance, Indian/TERO preference, overall best value.