BIA, Division of Contracts and Grants Administration, Acquisition Center, 505 Marquette Street NW, Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Z -- FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR SOL BIA-0150-97-10 DUE 102397 POC Stella Swiftbird, Contract Specialist -- (505) 248-6310 and Nancy Chavarillo, Procurement Tech -- for Plans & Specs -- (505) 248-6308 Correction: Please insert the following information with the previous solicitation, Award of any contract resulting from this solicitation shall be subject to Section 7(b) of Pub. L. No. 93-638 (25 U.S.C. 450(e) and 41 C.F.R. 14.1354 which require that preference in subcontracting be given to Indian/Alaska Native economic enterprises, and preference in employment and training be given to Indian/Alaska Native Individuals. Consistent with these authorities, potential bidders shall advertise and solicit subcontracting opportunities from Indian/Alaska Native firms for suppliers and services. Section 7(b) plan requirements will be specified in the bid document. Bidders shall request names of potential subcontractors and suppliers from the Tribe(s) on or near whose reservations the work under contract shall be performed. The potential awardee shall be required to submit its plan to implement Section 7(b) when requested by the Contracting Officer. Failure by the bidder to submit its plan when required and implement same after award be sufficient reason for non-award of a contract or termination of contract award for default. The procurement is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, Pub. L. No. 100-600. The construction price range for Serial No. BIA-0150-97-10 is between $1 Million and $5 Million. Bid documents will be available after September 24, 1997 at a cost of $100.00 per set, non refundable and payable in advance. Mail your check to the address of Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Contracting and Grants Administration, Acquisition Center, 505 Marquette Street NW, Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Bid opening date is October 23, 1997 at 2:00 PM.***** (0246)

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