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Z -- REFOOFING/DEMOLITION SOL IFB161-97-0032 DUE 091197 POC Charlotte M. Heath 214-767-3492 WORK TO BE DONE: The work to be performed consists of contractor furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials, required for Demolition and Reroof work in the West of Section Line K-K on the Plans. This is the base bid, which will be awarded. There will be Option 1-2-3, these options are also for Demolition and Reroof work, which will be totally funded by the Chicasaw Tribe, and will possibly be awarded also if funds are available. The proposed contract listed herein is set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act for 51 percent Indiah owned and controlled firms. In accordance with the Public Health Service Acquisition 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, ie., bidders who are currently certified by the Indian Health Service or the 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 the BIA are required to submit proof of ownership and eligibility for Indian preference under the "Buy Indian Act." Estimated contract period is for 90 days. Estimated magnitude is from $50,000-$100,000. Technical questions should be addressed to Steven E. Raynor, Project Manager 214-767-3480. Plans and specifications will be available O/A August 11, by writing Kathy Brancato at the address above. Request for more than one set of plans and specifications for 51 percent Indian owned firms MUST be accompanied by a NON-REFUNDABLE fee (company check or money order) made payable to the Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $20.00 for each set ordered. All solicitiation documents for NON-INDIAN owned firms are $20.00. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Bid opening is scheduled O/A September 11 at 2:00 P.M. (0204)

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