U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Aberdeen Area Office, Branch of Roads/Contracting Section, Mail Code 307A, 115 4th Ave. SE., Aberdeen, SD 57401-4383

Z -- PERMANENT PAVEMENT MARKINGS FOR VARIOUS FORCE ACCOUNT CHIP SEAL PROJECTS SOL RDSA00-1249 DUE 071798 POC Mary Sumption, Contract Specialist, 605-226-7645 The project consists of applying permanent pavement markings (edge and centerline stripping) on approximately 122 km (76 miles) on various routes on the Cheyenne River, Lake Traverse, Standing Rock and Lower Brule Indian Reservations, in South and North Dakota. The estimated price range will be $50,000 to $100,000. Bidding Documentation will be available after June 17, 1998. The cost for bidding material is $30.00 (non-refundable). Only cashier's checks or money orders are acceptable. This solicitation is restricted to Buy-Indian economic enterprises that are 51 percent Indian-owned and controlled firms. "Section 7(b) of Public Law 93-638 (25 U.S.C. 460E) and 41 CFR 14-1.354 requires that preference opportunities in subcontracting, employment, and training be given to Indian/Alaska Native economic enterprises. Failure to complete the subcontracting information in the bid package shall be sufficient reason for non-award fo this solicitation.***** (0154)

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