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Z -- REMOVAL & CLOSURE OF UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL TANKS & INSTALLATION OF NEW ABOVEGROUND TANKS, WHITERIVER, AZ SOL 161-00-0004 DUE 121599 POC Wanda L. Burton, Contracting Officer, 214/767-3999 PRESOLICITATION: The work to be performed consists of the removal of two existing 10,000 gallon underground fuel storage tanks and the installation of two above ground fuel storage tanks with associated piping. Installation of a concrete retaining wall, concrete supporting pad for above ground storage tanks, and asphalt patching will be included in the work. Electric service and pump, remote fill pipe, remote spill containment box and automated gauging system will be required in the above ground storage tank. The specifications require coordination with hospital operations. All U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements will be adhered to include permitting, certification, preparation of a Closure Assessment Report, and removal and disposal of all contaminated materials at the Whiteriver Indian Hospital, Whiteriver, Arizona. The contract period is 120 calendar days. Estimated magnitude is from $75,000 to $200,000. Plans and specifications will be available O/A November 15, 1999, by writing KathyBrancato at the address above. No deposit is required for the first set of solicitation documents for 51 percent Indian owned firms. Additional sets for 51 percent Indian owned firms are $25.00 each. All solicitation documents for non-Indian owned firms are $25.00 each. The proposed contract listed herein is Set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act for 51 percent Indian owned, operated and controlled firms. 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 awarded 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-Aside restriction, they need to submit a "Certification of Tribal Affiliation and Degree of Indian Blood" with their bid. Contractors shall insure that bonding capability for a project of this magnitude is available. Technical questions should be addressed to Kathy Mercure, Project Manager, (602) 364-5066. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Bid opening date is scheduled O/A December 15, 1999, at 2:00 pm. Posted 10/20/99 (W-SN393437). (0293)

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