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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN EXTENSION AND SUPPLY FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FT HALL INDIAN RESERVATION, WA SOL RFP 1002-SDO-6-039. Due 040996. POC Jay Sampson-Contracting Officer 503/326-6599. This acquisition is anticipated to be negotiated with the Shoshone-Bannock Indian Tribe in accordance with 25 USC 47 as a Sole-Source 100% Indian-Owned and Controlled business concern. Construction of approximately 17,000 LF 12-inch water main, 2,002 LF 8-inch water main, 400 LF 2-inch water main, 7 EA 1-inch service line connections, 2 EA pump/motor/cable, 1 LS Pumphouse and appurtenances, 1 LS Utility crossing, 10 EA Well Abandonment. Buy-American Act applies. Indian Preference in subcontracting employment, training opportunities apply. Estimated range is $500,000 to $750,000. The anticipated contract will be a firm fixed price contract. The period of performance is approximately 140 calendar days. Solicitation documents shall be available approximately March 8, 1996. Requests for solicitation documents must be submitted in writing or faxed to (503) 326-7425. SIC 1623. See Note 22. (046)

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