Bureau of Indian Affairs, Portland Area Office, Attention: Contracts and Grants, 8th Floor/East Wing, 911 NE 11th Ave, Portland OR 97232

47 -- CONCRETE PIPE SOL 97-1-12-12. Due 121296. Contact Linda Nelson, Contract Specialist, 503/231-6763 or (503) 231-6757. The Bureau of Indian Affairs requires 1,161 linear foot of 48'' reinforced concrete pressure pipe to be delivered to the Wapato Irrigation Project in Wapato, WA. This is a Non-Set-Aside. Section 7(b) of the PL 93-638 (USC) and 41 CFR 14-1.354 require that preference opportunities in employment and training be given to Indian/Alaska Native individuals and that preference in the award of subcontracts be given to Indian/Alaska Native economic enterprises. Failure by the contractor to submit a plan for doing so prior to award or implement same after award shall be sufficient reason for non-award or termination of the contract. (302)

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