Procurement #15006



Title
RFP - Proposal for POS Overlay ***Additional PRE-BID Call and Extended Bid deadline***
Status
Archive
OpenDate
07/21/2016
CloseDate
08/12/2016
Description
Cherokee Nation Businesses, L.L.C. (“CNB”), a wholly-owned tribal corporation of the Cherokee Nation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are requesting proposals for POS Overlay services for our casino businesses. All TERO certified vendors are required to provide a copy (front and back) of the
Detail
Cherokee Nation Businesses, L.L.C. (“CNB”), a wholly-owned tribal corporation of the Cherokee Nation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are requesting proposals for POS Overlay services for our casino businesses. All TERO certified vendors are required to provide a copy (front and back) of their TERO certificate with their bid in order to be considered. Bids are due by 3:00 PM CST on August 12th, 2016. SEALED bids must be mailed to Cassie Cash, Cherokee Nation Entertainment, Building 3, 777 W. Cherokee Street, Catoosa, OK 74015. THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID CALL ON JULY 28, 2016 at 3 p.m. CST. Additionally there will be another MANDATORY PRE-BID CALL on 8/5/2016 1:00PM. A non-disclosure agreement must be returned to participate in the call. Once an NDA is received, a pre-bid conference call invite will be sent to you with all the necessary information. The security questionnaire must be returned with the NDA as well. Please see the attached RFP below for complete information on this bid. The required NDA is located at the back of the RFP packet. The security questionnaire is listed below. Please direct all questions to Cassie Cash at cassie.cash@cnent.com. NO VERBAL QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED. 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. 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:cassandra cash
Email:cassie.cash@cnent.com
Phone:918-384-7433
Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Awards
C2P -- $92,112.50