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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ON THE NEZ PERCE INDIAN RESERVATION, IDAHO SOL IFB 3019-SDO-6-055 DUE 120496. POC Karen A. Sahmaunt-Contract Specialist, Jay M. Sampson-Contracting Officer, 503/326-6599. This acquisition is a 51% Buy Indian set-aside in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 for 51% Indian-Owned and -Controlled concerns. Construction of approximately 3,100 feet of 8-inch PVC water main, 600 feet of 8-inch HDPE water main by directional drilling, isolation valves, connection to existing water mains, and appurtenances. The anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed price contract. The period of performance is approximately 120 calendar days. Estimated range is $100,000 to $250,000. Performance and Payment bonds are required. Buy American Act applies. Solicitation documents shall be available approximately November 4, 1996. REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS SHALL BE IN WRITING. Faxed requests will be accepted to 503/326-7425. SIC 1623. (289)

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