Engineering Services -- Dallas, 1200 Main Street, Room 1900, Dallas, Texas 75202-4348

Z -- MAJOR RENOVATIONS OF CLINIC'S INTERIOR ALONG WITH NEW HVAC SYSTEM, PAVING WORK AND NEW PREFABRICATED METAL SHED, PUEBLO PINTADO HEALTH STATION, PUEBLO PINTADO, NM SOL IFB/161-97-0025 POC Wanda L. Burton, Contracting Officer, 214/767-3492 Work consist of major renovation of the clinic's interior along with a new HVAC system, site paving work and new prefaricated metal shed. Interior renovations are limited to selective demolition, new gypsum board walls with wood studs, new doors and hardware, new bathroom fixtures and accessories, new moveable storage shelving and parking lot renovation and paving at the Pueblo Pintado Health Station. 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 PHS 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 BIA 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". Estimated contract period is 90 calendar days. Estimated magnitude is from $75,000 to $250,000. Technical questions should be addressed to Laura Durio-Maddox, Project Manager (214/767-3317). Plans and specifications will be available O/A June 4, 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 (company check or money order) made payable to the Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $35.00 for each set ordered. All solicitation documents for NON-INDIAN owned firms are $35.00. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Bid opening date is scheduled O/A July 7 at 2:00 pm. (0125)

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