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Y -- KALISPEL COMMUNITY WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS SOL IFB-2004-SDO-9-0011 DUE 102599 POC Karen A. Sahmaunt, Contract Specialist, 503/326-5623, Tracy Lawver, Procurement Technician, 503/326-7275 This acquisition is set-aside for Indian-owned and Controlled concerns in accordance with the Buy Indian Act (25 USC 47). Construction of approximately 225 meters of 150mm PVC C-900 water main, 56 meters of 100mm PVC C-900 water main, 150mm gate valves, 100mm gate valves, 6 meters of 25mm water service line, fire hydrant assembly, 448.5 meters of 200mm gravity sewer main, 178.75 meters 150mm gravity sewer main, 9 EA standard manhole, 4 EA concrete septic tank, 36 meters of 150mm sewer service line, 200 meters of 100mm sewer service line, pressure booster station modifications, water pressure sustaining vault, open cut road crossing, horizontal bore road crossings, sewage treatment lagoon and lagoon fencing, and necesary appurtenances for a complete and operational system on the Kalispel Indian Reservation, Pend Oreille County, Washington. The anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed price contract. The performance period is approximately 90 calendar days. Estimated range is between $250,000 and $500,000. Performance and Payment bonds are required. Liquidated damages apply. Buy American Act applies. Indian Preference in hiring, suppliers, and subcontractors is required, including meeting Kalispel Tribal Ordinances. Solicitation documents will be available approximately September 24, 1999. Requests for solicitation documents must be submitted in writing or facsimile to 503/326-7425 or 7857. SIC 1623. Posted 08/31/99 (W-SN375006). (0243)

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