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Y -- EASTERN CHEYENNE RIVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL SOL BIA-0150-95-5 DUE 032395 POC Contracting Officer, Lloyd Spottedwolf, (505)766-2884, Additional Contact, Edward Brewer, (505)766-2885 Eastern Cheyenne River Consolidated School, Project No. 92A1N, Serial No. BIA-0150-95-5, consists of the new construction of a 225 student Pre-K through 12 school including erection of a single story building bus garage/shop, staff housing, associated site and utility work, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Section 7(b) of Pub. L 93-638 (25 U.S.C. 450e) and 41 CFR 14.1354 require the preference opportunities in employment and training be given to Indian/Alaska Native individuals and that preference in the award of subcontracts be given to Indian/Alaska Native economic enterprises. Your contract pricing bid should incorporated your Indian Preference Program outlining Department of Interior Clause Nos. 48 CFR 1452.204-71 and 72 Employment Opportunities and Subcontracting opportunities. Proof documentation of establishing and conducting a subcontracting program which gives preference to Indian organization and Indian-owned economic enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers under this contract must be submitted. Consistent with the efficient performance of this contract, bidders shall give public notice of existig subcontracting opportunities by soliciting bids or proposals only from Indian organization or Indian-owned enterprises. Bidders shall request assistant and information on Indian firms qualified as suppliers or subcontractors from the tribe(s) on or near whose reservation(s) the work under the contract is to be performed. Failure by the Contractor to submit a plan for doing so prior to award and implement same after award shall be sufficient reason for non-award or termination of the contract for default. The plan requirements are indicated in bid documents. Serial No. BIA-0150-95-5, Cost ranges between $5 Million and $10 Million. Pursuant to the small business competitiveness demonstration program established by Public Law 100-656, ''Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988'' this procurement will be unrestricted and any resultin award will be made pursuant to this program. Bid documents available after February 22, 1995 at $100.00 per set, in advance, not refundable. Documents requested by mail will be accepted no later than 5 working days prior to bid opening date. ''Payment Information Exceeding'' $25,000 shall be made through the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as part of Treasury Financial Communications Systems (TFCS). Bid Opening is March 23, 1995 at 2:00 PM. The procurement is subject to the requirements of P.L. 100-690. (0037)

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