Vehicle Graphics Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

Proposals must be mailed to the Purchasing Department by Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 3:30 PM. The RFP includes detailed specifications for indoor and outdoor signage and graphics, including various types of signage, wraps, and displays. The university anticipates awarding contracts to multiple firms. Offerors must meet or exceed the specifications, provide high-level customer service, adhere to graphic standards, and be responsible for the return and replacement of poor-quality products. On-site services, including measurements and site evaluations, may be required. The contract period is initially twelve months, with options for four one-year extensions. The offeror must provide references, photos of completed projects, and a detailed description of their proposed method of performance. Cost proposals are required for each project example, including firm fixed hourly rates for graphic design services. Vendors must ensure a W9 form is on file prior to contract award. The evaluation process considers cost, experience, and proposed method of performance. Additional information regarding the installation considerations for pole banners is requested. The offeror must state the maximum percentage of increase for each renewal period. The university reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The Cherokee Nation is accepting bids for the production and installation of a wrap for a 2025 full-size Chevrolet Express **** passenger van. Bids are due May 9, 2025, by 5:00 PM. Interested parties must follow all directions in the bid packet, including using the mandatory bid response sheet. Indian preference will be given in accordance with Cherokee Nation acquisition management policy and procedures. Questions and requests for interpretation of the bid documents must be submitted in writing to Cherokee Nation Acquisition Management by May 5, 2025, by 2:00 PM. All questions and interpretations will be communicated in written addenda to all prospective bidders via a posting on the nation's website. Bids will be accepted from Indian and non-Indian bidders. The Cherokee Nation reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bidders are responsible for any and all costs associated with the preparation and submission of bids. Proof of current certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Office (TERO) must accompany the bid submittal. If any contractor, employee, subcontractor, or individual working on the proposed contract may have a possible conflict of interest, it shall be declared in writing and submitted to Cherokee Nation Acquisition Management by May 5, 2025, by 2:00 PM. The nation may make investigations to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work. Conditional bids will not be accepted. The award will be to the lowest, most responsive, reasonable bid, taking Indian preference into consideration. The successful bidder will be issued a purchase order. All sums due to any suppliers utilized by successful bidders must be paid within ten (10) days of receipt of any money received from the Cherokee Nation under any purchase order. A prospective contractor seeking to receive Indian preference must be certified as an Indian-owned firm by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) and submit proof of that certification with their bid. No bidder may withdraw their bid within thirty (30) days after the bid opening date.