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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, NEZ PERCE INDIAN RESERVATION, NEZ PERCE COUNTY, IDAHO SOL IFB 3019-SDO-6-055 DUE 031397 POC Point of Contact -- Karen Sahmaunt, Contract Specialist, 503-326-5623, Contracting Officer -- Jay Sampson The bid opening date is extended to March 13, 1997. There shall be two alternate methods allowed by amendment for installation of the water main in the approximate quantities: A) 584 LF Horizontal Drilling or B) 150 LF of boring including increased trench installation quantities. The solicitation remains set aside for 51% Indian Owned and Controlled businesses in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47, the Buy Indian Act. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled in the solicitation by amendment with a revised date and time. (0045)

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