Dept of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Office of Engineering Services, 2201 Sixth Ave., M/S RX-24, Rm 710, Seattle, WA 98121

Z -- STANDING ROCK R&I LABORATORY, FT. YATES, ND (PROJECT NO. AB8SR416H7) Sol 102-IFB-96-0015 due 071096. Contact Abram Vinikoor, Contracting Officer (206)615-2454. Work to be accomplished includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to construct a new mechanical penthouse, the replacement of existing HVAC equipment and controls with new HVAC systems and the relocation and enlargement of a pathology laboratory; including the subsequent repair and alteration of adjacent spaces. The work includes phased demolition and phased construction of structural steel framing and concrete slab on metal decking, installation of new mechanical equipment and ductwork, interior demolition and new steel stud framed drywall and ceilings, new flooring and wall finishes, new doors, casework and plumbing for toilet fixtures and accessories, and new water piping, drainage and vent piping for accessible staff toilets, and to new interior lighting at the Fort Yates IHS Hospital in Fort Yates, N.D. The plans and specifications dated 1996 utilize International System of Units (SI) (Metric) metric equivalent measurements (with standard conventions for alteration of an existing non-metric building). The estimated price is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The period of performance is 270 calendar days. The proposed contract listed herein is set aside for 100% Indian-owned, controlled, and operated firms under the authority of the Buy Indian Act. 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. Award is subject to the availability of funds. A pre-solicitation notice is being issued concurrently with this synopsis. Bid documents will be available at no charge on about June 10, 1996, at the HHS/IHS/Office of Engineering Services, address listed above. No telephone requests for bid documents, please, only written requests received directly from the requestor will be accepted. (FAX No. 206-615-2500). (134)

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