Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, 1825 Bell Street, Ste 200, Sacramento CA 95825-1097

Y -- CONSTRUCT INDIVIDUAL WATER WELLS SOL 235-00-B-0007 DUE 050100 POC Joan M. Manning, (916) 566-7033, Ext. 344 This is the Pre-Solicitation Notice for the construction of individual water wells on or near Indian Reservations located in the California Counties of Modoc, Lassen, Shasta, and Tehama. It is estimated that twelve individual water systems will be installed during the base year and twelve individual wells and water systems installed during the second option year. As exact quantities are unknown this will be a fixed-price, estimated quantity, requirements type contract. The solicitation will contain a one year base period and a one year option period. Tentative date for issuing IFB is 29 March 2000 and tentative bid opening date is 1 May 2000. Contract performance would begin approximately 1 June 2000. IFB, plans, specifications may be obtained, without charge, by submitting a written request to Elizabeth Paxton. FAX number is (916) 566-7065. No telephone requests will be accepted. The total extimated (two year) price range for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. Posted 02/17/00 (W-SN426486). (0048)

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