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Z -- REMOVE EXISTING BUILT GRAVEL ROOF AND REPLACE WITH SINGLE PLY MEMBRANE ROOF AND DISPOSE OF OLD MATERIALS LOCATED AT CHEROKEE IHS HOSPITAL, CHEROKEE, NC Sol IFB/161-96-0044. Due 082696. POC Wanda L. Burton, Contracting Officer, (214) 767-3492. Work is as follows: The work consists of removing existing built gravel road and replace with single ply membrane roof and dispose of old materials at the Cherokee IHS Hospital, Cherokee North Carolina. 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 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 prove that they meet the qualifications requirement of the Buy-Indian Set-Aside restriction, i.e., Bidders who are currently certified by the Indian Health Service (IHS) or the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) as an ``Indian Firm'' need to submit this certification (Tribal Affiliation and Degree of Indian Blood) with their bid. Bidders who are not currently certified by IHS or BIA are required to submit proof of ownership and eligibility for Indian preference under the ``Buy Indian Act''. Estimated contract period is 180 calendar days. Estimated magnitude is from $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. Technical questions should be addressed to Warren Gill, Project Manager (214/767-3480). Plans and specifications will be available O/A August 12, 1996 by writing Kathy Brancato at the address above. No deposit is required for the first set of solicitation documents for 100 percent Indian owned firms. Additional sets for 100 percent Indian owned firms are $50.00 each. All solicitation documents for non-Indian owned firms are $50.00 each. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Bid opening date is scheduled O/A September 11, 1996 at 2:00 PM. (201)

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