PHS-6, Contracting Office, Office of Engineering Services, 1200 Main Street, Suite 1900, Dallas, Texas 75202-4348, (214)767-3492

Z -- CORRECT FLOODING PROBLEMS, CREEK NATION HOSPITAL, OKEMAH, OK Sol IFB/161-96-0009 due 010496. POC Charlotte M. Heath, Contracting Officer, (214) 767-3492. Presolicitation Notice: The work to be performed consists of contractor providing the required superintendence, coordination, scheduling, quality control, qualified personnel, environmental protection, labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the demolition and remodel/renovation of the areas identified within. Includes base bid. The proposed contract listed herein is set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act for 100 percent Indian owned and controlled firms. In accordance with the Public Health Service Acquisition Regulation Paragraph 380.503(E), not more than fifty (50) percent of the work to be performed under a prime contract awarded pursuant to the Buy Indian Act shall be subcontracted to other than Indian firms. For this purpose, work to be performed does not include the provision of materials, supplies or equipment. In order for Indian firms to provide that they meet the qualifications requirement of the Buy-Indian Set-Aside restriction, they need to submit a ``Certification of Tribal Affiliation and Degree of Indian Blood'' with their bid. Estimated contract period is 90 days. Estimated magnitude is from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00. Technical questions should be addressed to Steven Raynor, Project Manager, (214) 767-3480. Plans and specifications will be available O/A December 4, 1995, by writing Kathy Brancato at PHS-6, Contracting Office, Office of Engineering Services, 1200 Main Street, Suite 1900, Dallas, Texas 75202-4348. No deposit is required for the first set of solicitation documents for 100% Indian owned firms. Additional sets for 100% Indian owned firms are $25.00 each. All solicitation documents for non-Indian firms are $25.00 each. Contractors shall insure that bonding capability for a project of this magnitude is available. Bid opening date is scheduled O/A January 4, 1996, at 2:00 PM. The proposed contract listed herein is 100 percent Buy Indian Set-Aside. (292)

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