Cherokee Nation Procurements #164946

Cherokee Nation Request for Four Autonomous Robotic Floor Scrubbers

The Cherokee Nation is seeking four autonomous floor scrubbers for use across its facilities. - Government buyer: Cherokee Nation, Acquisition Management, on behalf of CN Facilities Management; the solicitation identifies Michelle Parsons. - Procurement: Four new, current-production, commercial-grade autonomous robotic floor scrubbers. No OEM, manufacturer, model, or part number is specified; bidders must identify the manufacturer and model they propose. - Minimum equipment requirements: Scrubbing with water recovery, manual operation, an approximately 20-inch-or-wider cleaning path, and at least three hours of runtime per charge. Robots must support autonomous mapping and route management without permanent guide tracks, obstacle and pedestrian detection and avoidance, safety stops and warnings, stair/drop detection, and rerouting around temporary obstacles. - Operations and fleet functions: Adjustable cleaning settings, scheduling, cleaning-history and productivity reports, fleet management, rechargeable batteries, automatic docking and charging, and automatic resumption of unfinished cleaning after charging. Automatic refill and wastewater/drain functions are also requested features. - Included services and warranty: Delivery, setup/configuration, initial mapping assistance, on-site operator and administrator training, and at least a two-year equipment, parts, and labor warranty. An on-site demonstration of the proposed or substantially equivalent equipment is required before proposal submission. - Proposal disclosures and preferences: Bidders must identify equipment specifications, price for four units, delivery timeline, connectivity and data practices, warranty and service details, maintenance and consumables costs, and recurring software, licensing, cloud, connectivity, or other fees. Indian and non-Indian companies may submit proposals; Indian preference applies to bidders providing proof of current Cherokee Nation TERO certification, and the successful bidder must meet applicable TERO requirements. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment OEM, manufacturer, or commercial vendor is named in the provided materials.

Description

The Cherokee Nation is seeking proposals to provide four new, commercial-grade autonomous robotic floor cleaning machines for CN Facilities Management. The scope includes delivery, setup and configuration, initial mapping assistance, training, warranty, and equipment needed for normal operation, with the machines intended for use in multiple Cherokee Nation facilities. Proposals should address the specified cleaning, navigation, safety, reporting, and operational capabilities, as well as pricing and recurring costs. Indian preference applies to bidders providing proof of current Cherokee Nation TERO certification with their proposal; proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. CT on October 22, 2026.

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