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

Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER SOL BIA-0150-98-01 DUE 042498 POC Andy Bird, Contract Specialist -- (505) 248-6306 and Nancy Chavarillo, Procurement Technician -- (505) 248-6308 for plans and specs. Chinle Juvenile Service Center, Project No. 94N5J, Serial No. BIA-0150-98-01, consist of Base Bid -- Supply all labor, equipment, materials for the construction of new Juvenile Detention Center of approximately 30,000 square foot and located within the Chinle BIA Agency Compound, Chinle, Arizona. The construction is exterior concrete block walls and partitions with split-faced and painted concrete masonry unite (CMU) veneer and glazed CMU at the interior walls. The foundation system includes concrete strips and spread footings with concrete slab on grade. Roof system includes steel bar joists metal deck and single-ply membrane roofing. The interior partitions consist of concrete block and gypsum board walls. Ceilings include acoustical title and gypsum board on suspension systems. Other interior finishes include, ceramic floor and wall tile, carpet, vinyl composition tile, and concrete. Exterior work includes construction of access roads, parking lot, curb and gutter extension of electrical and water services to building. The access drives consist of asphalt paving with concrete walk. Chain link fencing is to be provided for entire site. Security and safety systems will include detention type doors and frames, electric locks, fire alarm, fire sprinkler system, and standby electrical power. Site work includes entry drive, visitor and service parking, chain link fencing, landscaping, and storm drain outfall. 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 opportunites 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 shall 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 Demonsration Program, Pub. L. No. 100-600. The construction price range for Serial No. BIA-0150-98-01 is between $5 Million and $10 Million. Bid documents will be available after March 25, 1998 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 Contracts and Grants Administration, Acquisition Center, 505 Marquette Street, NW., Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Bid opening date is April 24, 1998 at 2:00 PM.***** (0065)

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