STANDARD “DESCRIPTION”:

CherokeeNation Entertainment,LLC,(CNE),awhollyownedtribal companyofthe CherokeeNationis seeking qualified bidsforUniforms for Poker and Table Games employees. Bids are tobereturnedtotheBuyer nolaterthanTuesday August 12th 2015 at 2:00PM. Bid packages mustincludea detail breakdown of bidpricing, picture and specs options. All Bidsmustbe submittedvia . For product questions please email

STANDARD “DETAILS”:

Requirements:

  • 118 Black suits both Male and Female. Lightweight and breathable.
  • 570+ Short or ¾ sleeve shirt. Button down collar made of moisture wicking fabric. Dark colors with Purple as an option with a size range of XS-6X.

Please provide a complete proposal of service including equipment used, schedule of ordering /distribution days. Time frame to begin if awarded bid. Lead time requirements for preorders. Please include pricing programs and all discounts, rebates and incentives for Cherokee Nation Entertainment as well as all information on guarantees or product warranties.

It is theintentionofOwner thatif an acceptable proposal is received,theselectedfirmwill be notifiedinwritingwithin 10business days ofbidopening.Anybidreceivedafter thetimesetfor opening of Bids,shall notbe consideredandwill be returned.Itis theintentionofCNEthatif an acceptable bidis received,theContractwill be awarded bywithin30 days of bidopening. Pleasenote thatwinningbid(s) willbepublished.CNEreserves therighttoissueoneaward, multipleawards, or reject all bids. All bids aresubjecttonegotiationprior to award. Awards maybeissuedwithout discussionofbidreceived,andbidsshouldinitiallybe submittedonthemostfavorabletermsfrom price andtechnical standpoint.Anyaward resultingfrom this Bidwill besubjecttoCNETerms andConditions.Your bidshould indicatehourly($) rate(whenapplicable),individual work effort,deliveryscheduleor time ofcompletion.Anyitem(s) with exceptions,substitutions,exclusions,additions or qualificationsmustbenotedandclearlyindicatedon returnbid.

TERO:

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 TERO certificate with return bid(s) and failure to do so will result in such bidders not receiving the TERO preferences afforded TERO bidders under the CNE procurement and contracting policies and procedures.

STANDARD “CNGC”:

CHEROKEENATIONGAMINGCOMMISSION (CNGC) - This requirementmaybe subjecttoCNGC policies and procedures. Licensing requirementsmayberequiredof thesuccessful vendor(s) to becoordinatedwiththeCNGC.Theserequirementsmay includelicensingfeesas well securityand backgroundchecks ofvendor(s) employees. Currentpolicies and procedures canbefoundontheCherokeeNationwebsite orby contactingtheCNGC officeat918-431-4116.

STANDARD “BONDING”:

BONDINGNOTICECNEgenerallyrequires paymentandperformancebondsforall constructioncontracts in excess of $100,000.However,qualifiedTERO-certifiedfirms are encouragedtobid, regardless of bondingcapability.

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 award. If it is later determined the Subcontractor rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to CNB or its entities, CNB may terminate the contract resulting from this Request for Proposal for default.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

In accordance with Cherokee Nation Law, , 28 C.N.C.A. §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.