SOURCES SOUGHT
Y -- Construct Individual Wells and Water Systems at Locations in Del Norte and Humbolt Counties, California
- Notice Date
- 5/1/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Dallas Office of Engineering Services, 1301 Young Street Suite 1071, Dallas, TX, 75202
- ZIP Code
- 75202
- Solicitation Number
- 161-02-0047
- Response Due
- 5/16/2002
- Archive Date
- 5/31/2002
- Point of Contact
- Nancy Carter, Contract Specialist, Phone 214-767-8587, Fax 214-767-5194,
- E-Mail Address
-
ncarter@esd.ihs.dhhs.gov
- Description
- The Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Engineering Services ? Dallas, is issuing this SOURCES SOUGHT notice to locate firms that are at a minimum 51 percent Indian owned, controlled, and operated, to perform work under a requirements contract for construction of individual wells and water systems with appurtenances at Indian residences located in DEL NORTE and HUMBOLT Counties, California. In accordance with the Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation paragraph 370.503(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 they can meet the qualification requirement of the Buy-Indian Set-Aside restriction, (i.e. bidders who are currently certified by the Indian Health Service or by the Bureau of Indian Affairs as an ?Indian Firm?), a copy of certification of Tribal Affiliation and Degree of Indian Blood must be submitted 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. This contract consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to construct individual onsite water well systems, individual water systems, and other required appurtenances. It is estimated that 6 water well systems and 6 individual water systems will be installed during the base year. The same quantities are estimated for the option year. NOTE THE FOLLOWING LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Contractors must be licensed by the California Contractor State License Board as a C-57 Water Well Drilling Contractor. Contractor must submit a copy of the license with their bid to be considered for award. Contract period is for 1 year, with one, 1-year option. Estimated magnitude of construction is $175,000 to $ 300,000. This will be a fixed price requirements contract. Award will be based on the lowest total bid price, (all base bid plus all option year line items) from a responsive, responsible contractor. Contractors shall insure that bonding capability for a project of this magnitude is available. Firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit notice of their interest to Nancy Carter at Indian Health Service/Engineering Services ? Dallas, 1301 Young Street, Room 1071, Dallas, TX 75202-5433. Notices may be in writing; by facsimile to 214-767-5194; or by e-mail to: ncarter@esd.ihs.dhhs.gov. Notices are due no later than close of business on May 16, 2002.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Various locations in Del Norte and Humbolt counties, CA
- Record
- SN00069426-W 20020503/020501213207 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
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