The Cherokee Nation is seeking bids for four (4) Dell Pro Max 18 Plus laptops for its Information Technology department. Bidders must provide a bid to furnish products equal to or better than the specifications provided, using the mandatory bid response sheet. Bids are due by May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Late bids will be ineligible. The lowest most responsive, responsible bid will be awarded, with Indian preference taken into account for certified bidders. Proof of TERO certification must accompany bids for Indian preference. Bidders are responsible for all costs associated with bid preparation and submission. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 30 days after the proposal due date. The Cherokee Nation reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Conflict of interest must be declared in writing by May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM. The laptops come with a 3-year warranty. All sums due to suppliers must be paid within 10 days of receipt of funds from the Cherokee Nation.
Bids are due May 20, 2026, by 5:00 p. m. The bid notice states, bids are due may 20, 2026, by 5: 00 p. m.
The bid notice states, All sums due to any suppliers utilized by successful bidders must be paid or will be paid within ten 10 days of receipt of any money received from the Cherokee Nation under any purchase order.
The bid notice mentions a 3-year warranty for the laptops. It states, primary battery 6 cell, 96whr, express charge tm capable, longlife cycle battery, 3year warranty and standard hardware support service dell limited hardwarewarranty plus service **** hardware support service prosupport flex: nextbusiness day onsite, 3 years **** 8 standard hardware support service prosupport flex client: 7x24technical support assistant 3 years **** hardware support serviceaccidental damage service, 3 year **** 9.
The bid notice states, The lowest most responsive, responsible bid will be the determining factor in awarding thisbid taking indian preference in accordance with cherokee nation policy and procedures. and method of award lowest bid that contains lowest most responsivereasonableoffer from qualified bidder: after consideration of price and other factors, thepurchase order will be awarded to the bidder whose bid is determined to be the lowest mostresponsivereasonable offer taking indian preference into consideration and in the bestinterest of the nation to accept.
The bid notice states, The nation may make such investigations as deemednecessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shallfurnish to the nation all such information and data for this purpose as the nation mayrequest.
The bid notice states, any bids received after the designated date and time will be ineligible for award. and any bid received after stipulated date and time will be returnedunopened.
