Cherokee Nation Procurements #164972

Equipment maintenance and emergency repair services for Cherokee Nation food distribution sites

The Cherokee Nation Food Distribution Program is seeking a service provider to maintain and repair material-handling and facility equipment at eight Oklahoma sites. - Government buyer: Cherokee Nation — Food Distribution Program. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturers, brands, or service vendors are named in the solicitation. - Services requested: Semi-annual preventive maintenance and as-needed emergency repairs for equipment at Tahlequah, Jay, Salina, Stilwell, Sallisaw, Nowata, Collinsville, and Vinita. - Equipment covered: 2 LP forklifts; 8 sit-down electric forklifts; 6 stand-up electric forklifts plus 1 stand-up forklift; 8 electric pallet jacks plus 1 pallet jack; 6 electric/air dock levelers; 8 recycling balers (including one described as a “bailer”); 9 floor scrubbers, including 2 scrubber/riders; and 1 pallet wrapper. Site-level quantities are listed in the product line items. - Maintenance and repair requirements: Inspections include oil, air, battery, mechanical, and fuel-filter checks or service, lubrication, adjustments, and identification of needed repairs. Bidders must provide emergency mileage and service-call rates; repairs costing more than $1,000 require an advance written quote. - Other notable requirements: The contractor must furnish labor, quality control, materials, supplies, and supervision. Indian Preference applies; bidders claiming preference must hold current Cherokee Nation TERO certification and provide proof with the bid.

Description

The Cherokee Nation is seeking bids for preventative maintenance, repair, and emergency maintenance of equipment at eight Food Distribution Program sites. Work includes semi-annual preventative maintenance inspections and emergency repair services for the listed equipment; bidders must provide labor, materials, supplies, quality control, and supervision. The locations and equipment are specified in the bid packet, and advance written quotes are required for repairs exceeding $1,000. Bids are due October 28, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.; the award will consider responsiveness, responsibility, and Indian Preference.

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