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Z -- FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR SOL BIA-0150-97-08 DUE 040798 POC Patricia orres, Contract Specialist, (505) 248-6317 and Nancy Chavarillo, Procurement Technician, (505) 248-6308 for plans and specificiations. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Contracts and Grants, solicits facilities improvement and repair (FI&R) services for Project No. 94M03, San Ildefonso Day School -- San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM, consisting of improvement and repairs of site, grounds, sewer system, school buildings, portable classroom, cafeteria, and the administrative building to meet codes and standards. The addition of handicapped access ramps to buildings, the addition of 576 SF of new space to the Cafeteria building, and new equipment for the kitchen. The electrical system upgrade, fire alarm system upgrade, plumbing system upgrade, and the HVAC system upgrade of each designated building, to meet codes and standards. The asbestos floor tile abatement of designated buildings. Award of any contract resulting from this solicitation shall be subject to Section 7(b) of P.L. 93-638 (25 U.S.C. 450(e) and 41 CFR 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 Tribes on or near whose reservation(s) the work under the 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 implment same after award shall be sufficient reason for non- award of a contract or terminate of contract award for default. The procurement is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, P.L. 100-636. The construction price range for Serial No. BIA-0150-97-08 is between $250,000 and $500,000. Bid documents will be available on March 5, 1998 at a cost of $100.00 per set, non-refundable and payable in advance. Mail your check to Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Contracts and Grants, 505 Marquette N.W., Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87102. The Bid Opening Date is April 7, 1998 at 2:00 P.M. (0049)

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