U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Aberdeen Area Office, Branch of Roads/Contracting Section, Mail Code 307A, 115 4th Ave. SE., Aberdeen, SD 57401-4383

Z -- DRAGSWOLF VILLAGE STREET PROJECT SOL GPRO-1277 DUE 041900 POC Susan LaFloe, Procurement Technician at 605-226-7645 This project consist of grade, drain, asphalt surfacing, and curb and gutter construction on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, McKenzie County, North Dakota. THE AWARD OF THIS SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILTY OF FUNDING. The estimated price range will be $500,000 to $1,000,000. The cost for bidding material is $30,00 (non-refundable). Only cashier's checks or money orders are acceptable. Bidding material will be available after March 21, 2000, and the Bid Pending date is April 19, 2000 at 2:00pm CDT. This solicitation is restricted to Buy-Indian economic enterprises that are 51 percent Indian owned and controlled firms. "Section 7(b) of Public Law 93-638 (25 U.S.C. 460E) and 41 CFR 14.1-354 requires that preference opportunities in subcontracting, employment, and training be given to Indian/Alaska Native economic enterprises. Failure to complete the subcontracting information in the bid package shall be sufficient reason for non-award. Posted 02/18/00 (W-SN426885). (0049)

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