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Z -- FIRE SPRINLER SYSTEM PROJECT, SAN CARLOS INDIAN HOSPITAL, SAN CARLOS, AZ SOL IFB/161-99-0022 DUE 072519 POC Wanda L. Burton, Contracting Officer, 214/767-3492 PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Work to be performed involves the furnishing of all materials, labor, tools, equipment, travel and superintendence to construct a comprehensive fire suppression system in the existing San Carlos Indian Hospital. Included in this project are: 1.) a complete fire pump assembly; 2.) pumphouse building to house the fire pump; 3.) emergency power transfer switch; and 4.) complete sprinkler distribution throughout the approximately 3500 square meter hospital building. The specifications require coordination with hospital operations, including some work being performed after daytime/weekday hours. Estimated contract period is 150 calendar days. Estimated magnitude is from $100,000 to $500,000. 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 $50.00 for each set ordered. All solicitation documents for NON-INDIAN owned firms are $50.00. The proposed contract listed herein is Set-a-side under the Buy Indian Act for firms that are at a minimum 51 percent Indian owned, controlled, and operated. In accordance with the Public Health Service Acquisition Regulation paragraph 380.503(E), not more than 50 percent of the work to be performed under a prime contract 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 qualifications requirement of the Buy Indian Set-A-Side restriction, i.e., Bidders who are currently certified by the Indian Health Service (IHS) or the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) as an "Indian Firm" need to submit a certification (Tribal Affiliation 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." Technical questions should be addressed to Karen Mercure, Project Manager, at (602)364-5088. Plans and specifications will be available O/A June 28, 1999, by writing Kathy Brancato at the address above. The bid opening date is scheduled for O/A July 28, 1999, at 2:00 pm. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. Posted 05/26/99 (W-SN336013). (0146)

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