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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY OF TAHOLAH, QUINAULT INDIAN RESERVATION, GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, WASHINGTON SOL IFB 3014-ODO-6-0023 DUE 122796. POC Karen A. Sahmaunt-Contract Specialist, Jay M. Sampson-Contracting Officer 503/326-6599. This acquisition is a 51% Buy Indian set-aside in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 for 51% Indian-Owned and Controlled concerns. Construction of approximately 21,000 lineal feet of 10-inch water transmission main, with appurtenances; well pumps and pitless units; power line extension to the well site; degassifier with basin and pumps; telemetry and pump controls; water treatment building; approximately 6,000 linear feet of 8-inch water main extension; and a 355,000 gallon water storage standpipe approximately 50 feet in diameter by 24 feet tall, and access road. The anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed price contract. The period of performance is approximately 270 calendar days. Estimated range is $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Performance and Payment bonds are required. Buy American Act applies. Solicitation documents shall be available approximately November 6, 1996. REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS SHALL BE IN WRITING. Faxed requests will be accepted to 503/326-7425. SIC 1623. (291)

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