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Z -- QUARTER METERING AND SEWER RENOVATIONS, CROWNPOINT, NEW MEXICO SOL 161-98-0010 DUE 031719 POC Wanda L. Burton, Contracting Officer, 214/767-3492 WORK TO BE DONE: The work consist of renovation of quarters utilities including replacing all water ans sewer mains, service lines and appurtenances in the Crownpoint south housing area for a total of 48 homes, 22 trailer spaces and hospital. Also includes an offsite water and sewer extension, approximately 518 meters long each. Move sewer manholes outside of the fence and locate water and sewer main lines along streets. Replace about 595 lineal meters of 150 mm and 200 mm sewer main with new 200 mm sewer main and other sewer lines and meters and manholes at Crownpoint, New Mexico. 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 subconracted to other than Indian firms. For this purpose, work to be performed does not indlude the provision of materials, supplies, or equipment. In order for Indian firms to prove that they meet the qualifications requirement of the Buy Indian Act restriction, i.e., bidders who are currently certified by the Indian Health Service of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) as an "Indian 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 180 calendar days. Estimated magnitude is from $400,000 to $700,000. Technical questions should be addressed to Gordan Delchamps, Project Manager, (214)767-3317. Plans and specifications will be available O/A February 12, 1998, 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 NONREFUNDABLE fee (company check or money order) made payable to the Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $100 for each set ordered. All solicitation document for NON-INDIAN owned firms are $100. All responsbile sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Bid opening date is scheduled O/A March 17, 1998, at 2:00 pm. (0028)

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