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Z -- CROWNPOINT HVAC REPAIR AND UPGRADE, UPGRADE BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND REMODEL DENTAL AREA, CROWNPOINT INDIAN HOSPITAL, CROWNPOINT, NM SOL IFB/161-00-0018 DUE 032100 POC Wanda L. Burton, Contracting Officer, (214) 767-3999 or (214) 767-3492 PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Work to consist of replacing chiller, minor HVAC alterations, and rebalance HVAC, replacing the existing control system with new Direct Direct Digital System and renovation of the existing Dental Area at Crownpoint Indian Hospital, Crownpoint, NM. Estimated contract period is 120 calendar days. Estimated magnitude is from $500,000 to $1,000,000. Technical questions should be addressed to Suresh Shah, P.E., Project Manager, (214) 767-8368, and contractual questions to Wanda Burton, Contracting Officer, (214) 767-3999. A bid guarantee, performance and payment bonds are required. 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, i.e., Bidders who are currently certified by the Indian Health Service or the Bureau of Indian Affairs as an "Indian Firm" need to submit this 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". Joint Ventures will be considered as long as the Indian firm is the managing entity. Plans and Specifications will be available O/A February 16, by writing Kathy Brancato, at the above address. No deposit is required for the first set of solicitation documents for 51 percent Indian owned firms. Requests for additional plans and specificitions MUST be accompanied by a NON-REFUNDABLE cashier check or money order in the amount of$75.00 for 51 percent Indian owned firms. All solicitation documents for non-Indian owned firms are $75.00 each and MUST be accompanied by a NON-REFUNDABLE cashier check or money order made out to Indian Health Service. Bid Opening date is scheduled O/A March 21, at 2:00 pm. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Contractors shall insure that bonding capability for a project of this magnitude is available. Posted 01/14/00 (W-SN416320). (0014)

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