Gila River Indian Community, Property Section, PO Box 97, 315 Casa Blanco Road, Sacaton, Arizona 85247

Y -- INSTALLATION OF 90 INCH CONCRETE PRESSURE PIPE SOL MM-1A(A) DUE 033000 POC Larry Sinclair, Project Manager or Charley Johnson, Chief Constr. Engr. (520) 562-6700 The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) is requesting sealed bids from General Contractors for the construction of a segment of the Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project (P-MIP) water distribution system, located on the GRIC Reservation along Price Road from mile south of Pecos Road to Ocotillo Road in Maricopa County. This 2.56 miles of pipeline project is commonly known as "Memorial Area Pipeline, Reach MM-1A(A)" and consists of underground installation of 90" diameter (13,530 ft.) concrete pressure pipe including 2 manholes and 3 siphon cleanouts. The project duration is 270 days, with estimated start date on June 19, 2000. Price range is $4,000,000 to $8,000,000. Bidding documents will be available after March 2, 2000 including Plans and Specifications which may be purchased by making payment of $200 (non-refundable) to the Tribal Cashier located in the Tribal Council Ke at the southwest corner of Pima and Main Streets, Sacaton, Arizona. Bid documents may then be picked up at the P-MIP Construction Office located at 192-A South Route, A Street, Sacaton, Arizona. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference on March 16, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. at the P-MIP Project Office. Bids are due on March 30, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. (MST) and shall be returned in sealed envelope clearly marked "Memorial Area Pipeline, Reach MM-1A(A)" to Connie Huenergardt at P.O. Box 97, 315 West Casa Blanca Road, Sacaton, Arizona. Bid opening will be at 2:30 p.m., following closing time, at P-MIP Project Office. Each bid shall be accompanied by a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond and 50% Payment Bond. All bidders are to comply with GRIC regulations and policies, including Community member preference in employment and Indian-owned business preference as established by GRIC. An award shall be made to an Indian-owned, economic enterprise, if it is within 10% of the lowest bid or $250,000, which ever is lowest. Posted 02/18/00 (W-SN427043). (0049)

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