Procurement #10709


Title
RFP - Interactive Kiosk for Cultural Art Display (NEW SOW)
Status
Active
OpenDate
01/24/2014
CloseDate
01/31/2014
Description
Cherokee Nation Businesses a wholly owned Tribal company of the Cherokee Nation is seeking proposals for the development of IT infrastructure for an interactive kiosk application utilizing the latest Mac iOS technologies.
Detail
Cherokee Nation Businesses is seeking proposals for the development of IT infrastructure for an interactive kiosk application utilizing the latest Mac iOS technologies at the Cherokee Casino, located in Ft. Gibson, OK. This interactive application will need to function with a touch screen device; a new Apple-iPad. This program will need the following functionality: Touch Screen with multiple layers directed to text/photograph files stored on the device; Ability to apply application to more devices (iPad’s) in the future if needed; The opening screen will have a photograph of the display, when the user clicks on an item within the photograph, a 2nd layer will appear to educate the user on what they’ve clicked on. The vendor shall supply a quote based on programming and setup and will also supply an hourly rate for future technical support and programming. Prefer vendor to be local to the area for design meetings and support. Note: This application will be local to the device. It will not be website based. Customer is providing the device (iPad), security enclosure and text/photograph files. Return bids are to be returned via email to Tina Jones at tina.jones@cnent.com to be received no later than 12:00PM CST on Friday, January 31, 2014. 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. 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. CHEROKEE NATION GAMING COMMISSION (CNGC) - This requirement may be subject to CNGC policies and procedures. Licensing requirements may be required of the successful vendor(s) to be coordinated with the CNGC. These requirements may include licensing fees as well security and background checks of vendor(s) employees. Current policies and procedures can be found on the Cherokee Nation website or by contacting the CNGC office at 918-207-3834. 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.
Name:Tina Jones
Email:tina.jones@cnent.com
Phone:918-384-7802
Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Awards
Kiosk Group -- $4,500.00