Opportunity
Cherokee Nation Procurements #164820
Balloon Drop Installation and Execution for New Year’s Eve at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
164820
NAICS
561990
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC is seeking bids for the installation and execution of a New Year’s Eve balloon drop at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. - Buyer: Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC (a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee Nation) - Scope includes: - Supplying, installing, and executing balloon drops using 13 nets filled with custom-imprinted and plain balloons (various colors and sizes) - Balloon drops to be set up in three venues: Hard Rock Live, Track 5, and the Grand Lobby - Room survey and mandatory pre-bid meeting required - Provision of staff to execute the drop on New Year’s Eve - Requirements: - Compliance with TERO regulations (fee and labor agreement) - Possible CNGC licensing (fees and background checks) - Debarment certification - Certificate of Insurance (COI) required with bid - Bonding required for contracts over $100,000 (TERO-certified firms encouraged to bid) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee Nation, is seeking qualified bids for the installation and execution of a New Year’s Eve balloon drop. The work includes placing multiple nets filled with custom-imprinted and plain balloons in specific venues and executing the balloon drop on December 31st. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 10th, 2026, and bids are due by 4PM CST on August 13th, 2026. Additional requirements include compliance with TERO regulations, possible CNGC licensing, bonding for contracts over $100,000, and debarment certification.