Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Nation provides services to support the Mission for all citizens. The goal is to develop and deliver a coherent digital business strategy to deliver the customer experience that our citizens want. This system will digitize the Nation’s Government and be designed and operated to take advantage of digital data and technology to create, optimize and transform digital government services. The complete details are provided in the Scope of Work and Specifications for the project stated on pages 12 and 13 of this RFP. RFP – CONSULTING SERVICES Page 3 The service timeframe will extend from date of award with a specified timeframe for each phase of this project as outlined in the specifications included in this proposal. Complete information regarding the scope of work and specifications are provided in this Request for Proposal (RFP). The Nation will be accepting proposals from Indian and Non-Indian parties. Indian preference will be given only to responding parties who provide proof of current certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employments Office (TERO) located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, telephone number (918) 453-5000. Indian preference will be applied in accordance with Cherokee Nation Acquisition Management Policy and Procedures. Proof of TERO certification must accompany and be included in proposal submittal.