Procurement #152696


Title
RFQ - Pure Evergreen renewal
Status
Archive
OpenDate
09/19/2024
CloseDate
09/24/2024
Description
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, L.L.C. ("CNE"), a wholly owned tribal corporation of the Cherokee Nation and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is requesting quotes to renew Pure Evergreen Forever subscriptions.
Detail
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, L.L.C. ("CNE"), a wholly owned tribal corporation of the Cherokee Nation and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is requesting quotes to renew Pure Evergreen Forever subscriptions. ALL BIDS ARE DUE by 3 pm CST on August 24, 2024. All bid responses should be sent to bids@cnent.com. Responses sent to the buyer will be disqualified. Questions may be sent to phil.walker@cnent.com. Please bid on the attached RFP. If you are a TERO-certified vendor, you must provide a copy (front and back) of their TERO certificate with their bid to be considered for TERO status. Non-TERO vendors may bid on posting. It is the intention of CNE that if an acceptable proposal is received, the selected firm will be notified in writing. Any bid received more than ninety-six (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, before the time set for the opening of bids, or any bid so received after the time set for opening of Bids, shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the bidder submitting same. The bidder must supply all the information required by the Contract Documents. Please note that winning bid(s) will be published. Cherokee Nation Businesses, L.L.C. (“CNB”) reserves the right to issue one award, multiple awards, or reject all bids; any award is subject to the approval of the required funds. Responding bidders are not allowed to withdraw their bids for a period of 90 days after submittal. At the time of award, the successful bidder(s) will be required to work with the Cherokee Nation Businesses, L.L.C. Accounting department to discuss account coding for invoices. All bids are subject to negotiation prior to award. Awards may be issued without discussion of the bid received, and bids should initially be submitted on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint. Any award resulting from this R.F.P. will be subject to CNB Terms and Conditions. Your bid should indicate hourly ($) rate (when applicable), individual work effort, delivery schedule, or time of completion. Any item(s) with exceptions, substitutions, exclusions, additions, or qualifications must be noted and clearly indicated on return bid. Any request for information concerning bid posting is to be submitted in writing via email to Buyer listed; no verbal communication is to be initiated. In accordance with Cherokee Nation Law, 28 CNCA §20 no contractors or subcontractors of any Cherokee Nation entity may contract with any business owned by a first degree relative of any elected official of the Cherokee Nation. TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE - This procurement is subject to Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (“TERO”) regulations that include a fee of ½ of 1% of total contract award and, if applicable, the completion of a TERO Labor Agreement and payment of associated fees. The successful bidder’s award will be published on the Cherokee Nation’s procurement website, and their performance will also be measured, recorded, and reported to the Cherokee Nation. The complete Act is available by contacting the TERO OFFICE at Tahlequah 918-453-5000. TERO bidders are required to provide a copy, front and back, of their T.E.R.O. certificate with return bid(s) and failure to do so will result in such bidders not receiving the T.E.R.O. preferences afforded TERO bidders under the CNE procurement and contracting policies and procedures. CHEROKEE NATION GAMING COMMISSION (CNGC) - This requirement may be subject to CNGC policies and procedures. Licensing requirements may be required of the successful vendor(s) to be coordinated with the CNGC These requirements may include licensing fees as well security and background checks of vendor(s) employees. Current policies and procedures can be found on the Cherokee Nation website or by contacting the CNGC. office at 918-207-3834. BONDING NOTICE - CNB generally requires payment and performance bonds for all construction contracts in excess of $100,000. However, qualified TERO-certified firms are encouraged to bid, regardless of bonding capability. INSURANCE - CNB generally requires Worker’s Compensation, Commercial and/or Comprehensive General Liability, and Automobile insurance for all awarded bids. Please refer to the Bid Documents for the specific coverages required for this bid. DEBARMENT - By submitting a response to this Request for Proposal, the Contractor certifies to the best of their knowledge and belief that the Subcontractor, the firm, or any of its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any federal, state, local or tribal entity. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making an award. If it is later determined the Subcontractor rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to C.N.B. or its entities, CNB may terminate the contract resulting from this Request for Proposal for default.
Name:Phil Walker
Email:phil.walker@cnent.com
Phone:918-384-7474
Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Awards
CDWG
Comments
Phil Walker -- CDWG(1828) -- awarded to CDWG per Quote PCKG004