# Cherokee Nation Procurements #164972

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

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 164972
**NAICS:** 811310

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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