Description
Cultural & Economic Development (CED), a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee
Nation, is seeking qualified bids for 4ea- RTX 4090 GPU.
Detail
Cultural & Economic Development (CED), a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee
Nation, is seeking qualified bids for 4ea- RTX 4090 GPU.
****BIDS DUE NO LATER THAN March 28th
, 2024 5PM ****Submit bids to
RTX_409.k2n9iu78rwjx0bs6@u.box.com PLEASE INCLUDE THE LEAD TIME ON BID
RESPONSE. Proposals MUST include a copy of your TERO Certification, front and back, to
qualify for TERO preference.
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Please note that winning bid(s) will be published. Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC (“CNB”) reserves the
right to issue one award, multiple awards, or reject all bids; any award is subject to the approval of the
required funds. Responding bidders are not allowed to withdraw their bid for a period of 90 days after
submittal. At the time of award, the successful bidder(s) will be required to work with the Cherokee
Nation Businesses, LLC Accounting department to discuss account coding for invoices. All bids are
subject to negotiation prior to award. Awards may be issued without discussion of bid received, and
bids should initially be submitted on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint.
Any award resulting from this RFP will be subject to CNB Terms and Conditions. Your bid should
indicate hourly ($) rate (when applicable), individual work effort, delivery schedule or time of
completion. Any item(s) with exceptions, substitutions, exclusions, additions or qualifications must be
noted and clearly indicated on return bid. Any request for information concerning bid posting is to be
submitted in writing via email to Buyer listed; no verbal communication is to be initiated.
In accordance with Cherokee Nation Law, , 28 C.N.C.A. §20 no contractors or subcontractors of any
Cherokee Nation entity may contract with any business owned by a first degree relative of any elected
official of the Cherokee Nation.
TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE - This procurement is subject to Cherokee Nation Tribal
Employment Rights Office (“TERO”) regulations that include a fee of ½ of 1% of total contract award
and, if applicable, the completion of a TERO Labor Agreement and payment of associated fees. The
successful bidder’s award will be published on the Cherokee Nation’s procurement website and their
performance will also be measured, recorded, and reported to the Cherokee Nation. The complete Act
is available by contacting the TERO OFFICE at Tahlequah 918-453-5000. TERO bidders are required to
provide a copy, front and back, of their TERO certificate with return bid(s) and failure to do so will result
in such bidders not receiving the TERO preferences afforded TERO bidders under the CNE procurement
and contracting policies and procedures.
BONDING NOTICE - CNB generally requires payment and performance bonds for all construction
contracts in excess of $100,000. However, qualified TERO-certified firms are encouraged to bid,
regardless of bonding capability.
INSURANCE - CNB generally requires Worker’s Compensation, Commercial and/or Comprehensive
General Liability, and Automobile insurance for all awarded bids. Please refer to the Bid Documents for
the specific coverages required for this bid.
DEBARMENT - By submitting a response to this Request for Proposal, the Contractor certifies to the best
of their knowledge and belief that the Subcontractor, the firm, or any of its principals are not presently
debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any federal, state, local or tribal entity. This
certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If
it is later determined the Subcontractor rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other
remedies available to CNB or its entities, CNB may terminate the contract resulting from this Request
for Proposal for default