Cherokee Nation Procurements #164806

Cherokee Nation Solicits FMLA Management Administration Solution for 6,700 Employees

Cherokee Nation is seeking a comprehensive FMLA Management Administration solution for its Human Resources and Compliance departments: - Government Buyer: - Cherokee Nation, Purchasing Department - Scope of Services: - End-to-end electronic administration of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and applicable state-mandated leave programs - Coverage for approximately 6,700 employees - Must support multi-channel automated communication (email, phone, text, mail) - Integration with INFOR/UKG HR systems - Benefits and premium billing interface - Second/third opinion medical certification network - Concurrent tracking of non-FMLA leaves, including military and exigency leave workflows - Detailed reporting and legal risk mitigation features - Service level agreements with financial penalties for non-performance - Implementation hypercare, dedicated account manager, and training - Disaster recovery with 99.9% uptime guarantee - Notable Requirements: - Indian Preference applies; TERO certification required for preference consideration - Strict compliance with tribal sovereignty and HR leave policies - System must be user-friendly, secure, and support robust automation - Must ensure compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) timelines - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract term through September 30, 2026, with options to renew for five additional fiscal years

Description

The Cherokee Nation is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide FMLA Management Administration for their Human Resources and Compliance departments. The solution must be user-friendly, secure, and support various workflows. Indian Preference applies, requiring TERO certification for bidders. Proposals must be submitted by August 14, 2026, and the successful bidder must comply with Tribal rules and TERO regulations.

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