NYE 2026 Balloon Drop

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is seeking qualified vendors to supply, inflate, and install custom‑printed balloons and net systems for a New Year’s Eve balloon‑drop at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The vendor must provide all balloons (various colors and sizes), load them into ten ceiling‑mounted nets across three venue locations, and staff the drop on December 31, 2026, with setup beginning December 30. The work must be completed by noon on December 31, and staff must be on‑site by 11 p.m. on the same day. Bids are due August 13, 2026, with a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on August 10, 2026. The contract will be awarded within ten business days after bid opening, subject to tribal TERO and CNGC regulations, and may require bonding for contracts over $100,000. • Provide custom‑imprinted and plain balloons in specified colors for three interior locations. • Inflate balloons, load into ten nets, install nets to ceiling‑mounted pattern, and execute timed drop. • Supply on‑site staff for operation of the drop and ensure completion by noon on Dec 31, 2026. • Submit a Certificate of Insurance with the bid; comply with TERO and CNGC licensing/bonding requirements.