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Z -- RENOVATE EXISTING STORAGE SPACE INTO OFFICES, A RESTROOM, AND LOCKER ROOM AT THE SAN XAVIER CAMPUS, TUSCON, AZ. SOL DOES-00-0014 DUE 053100 POC Nancy Carter, Contract Specialist, 214/767-8587 PRESOLICITATION: The work consists of renovating existing storage space into offices, a restroom, and locker room at the San Xavier Campus, Tucson, Arizona. The project also requires replacement of the mechanical system and modifications to the electrical service and connections to existing water, sewer, gas, and telecommunications. The proposed contract is set aside under the Buy Indian Act for 51 percent Indian owned, controlled and operated 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 qualification 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 offer. Bidders who are not currently certified by IHS or BIA are required to submit proof of ownership and eligibility for Indian peference under the Buy Indian Act. Estimated contract period is 60 calendar days. Estimated magnitude is from $25,000 to $100,000. Technical questions should be addressed to Bob Drummond, Project Manager, 520/295-2580. Plans and specifications will be available O/A 28 April 2000, by writing Kathy Brancato at the address above. Request for plans and specifications for non-Indian firms must be accompanied by a NON-REFUNDABLE fee (cashier check or money order) in the amount of $25.00 for each set, made payable to the Indian Health Services. Offer opening date is scheduled O/A 31 May 2000 at 4:30 pm. Posted 04/12/00 (W-SN444148). (0103)

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