Z -- KAYENTA HOUSING SITE DEVELOPMENT, KAYENTA INDIAN HEALTH CLINIC, KAYENTA, AZ

Notice Date

March 22, 2001

Contracting Office

Engineering Services -- Dallas, 1301 Young Street, Room 1071, Dallas, Texas 75202-5433

ZIP Code

75202-5433

Solicitation Number

IFB/161-01-0026

Response Due

May 15, 2001

Point of Contact

Wanda L. Burton, Contracting Officer, (214) 767-3999

Description

WORK TO BE DONE: Work to be done consist of site improvements including removal and disposal of existing non-functional or substandard utilities and roadways; sewers will be abandoned in place with manholes demolished to below grade and filled; waterlines will be capped off site and abandoned in place within the development area; disposal of asphalt, concrete and telephone, cable and electrical materials; and, miscellaneous clearing and grubbing of the area of work is required. Improvements will consist of: sanitary sewer and waterline enhancements; roadway installations including curb and gutter and sidewalks to current standards; construction of a secondary point of access to lessen traffic conflict with pedestrians at the school; construction of a new concrete low water crossing; installation of electrical power, cable television, telephone; and, installation of new poles and associated equipment. The work also includes options for miscellaneous work at the site of the Kayenta Indian Health Clinic, Kayenta, Arizona. 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. Estimated contract period is 120 calendar days. Estimated magnitude is from $500,000.00 to $2,000,000.00. Technical questions should be addressed to Howard Minter, Project Manager, (214) 767-1322. Plans and specifications will be available O/A April 10, 2001, by writing Kathy Brancato at the address above. Request for more than one set of plans and specifications for 51 percent Indian owned firms MUST be accompanied by a NON-REFUNDABLE FEE (Certified Check or Money Order) made payable to the Indian Health Service in the amount of $150.00 for each set ordered. All solicitaiton documents for NON-INDIAN owned firms are $150.00. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Bid opening date is schedules O/A May 14, 2001, at 2:00 pm (Dallas time).

Record

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