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Z -- HAVC AND INTERIOR RENOVATIONS AT TUBA CITY INDIAN MEDICAL CENTER, TUBA CITY, AZ SOL IFB/161-98-0001 DUE 121897 POC Wanda L. Burton, Contracting Officer, 214/767-3492 Work to be done: Major interior renovation and remodeling of four areas of the hospital including electrical and HVAC changes. The majority of the work is inside with some exterior work and, as asbestos abatement, required at new and renovated building entries. A portion of the mechanical work is in the boiler/chiller building, located just to the north of the hospital at Tuba City Indian Medical Center, Tuba City, Arizona. The proposed contract listed herein is set-aside under the Buy Indian Act for firms that are at least 51 percent Indian owned, controlled and operated. In accordance with the PHS Acquisition Regulation 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 qulifications requirement of the Buy Indian Act restriction, i.e., bidders who are currently certified by the Indian Health Service or the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) as an "Indin Firm" need to submit this certification (Tribal affilation and Degree of Indian Blood) with their bid. Bidders who are not currently certified by IHS or BIA are required to submit proof of ownership and eligibility for Indian preference under the "Buy Indian Act". Estimated contract period is 365 calendar days. Estimated magnitude is from $1 million to $4 million. Technical questions should be directed to Mike Doerr, P.E., Project Manager, (214) 767-3317. Plans and specifications will be available on/about December 18, 1997, by writing Kathy Brancato at the address above. Requests 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 $100.00 for each set ordered. All solicitation documents for NON-INDIAN owned firms are $100.00 per set. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. The bid opening date is scheduled for on/about January 18, 1998, at 2:00 pm***** (0322)

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