BIA, Division of Contracts and Grants Administration, Acquisition Center, 505 Marquette Street NW, Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Z -- FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS SOL BIA-0150-97-7 DUE 102997 POC Andy Bird, Contract Specialist -- (505) 248-6306 and Nancy Chavarillo, Procurement Tech -- (505) 248-6308 for Plans and Specs. Tesuque Day School -- FI&R, Project No. 93M10, consist of a base bid and alternate bids. The base bid includes the improvement and repairs of the site, grounds, sewer system, shcool building, portable classrooms, cafeteria, and the administrative building to meet codes and standards. The addition of handicapped access ramps to buildings, the addition of 766 sq. ft. of new space to the cafeteria building and new equipment for the kitchen. The electrical system upgrade, fire alarm system upgrade, plumbing system upgrade and the HVAC system upgrade of each designated building to meet codes and standards. The asbestos floor tiles abatement. (See specifications and plans for specifics on the work for base bid). Alternate No. 1 -- Removal of existing perimeter fence and replacement with a 6 ft. chain link fence along the school boundary. Alternate No. 2 -- Patch, seal and re-stripe asphalt drive and parking lot. (See specifications and plans for specifics on the work for the alternate bids. Award of any contract resulting from this solicitation shall be subject to Section 7(b) of Pub. L. No. 93-638 (25 U.S.C. 450(e) and 41 C.F.R. 14.1354 which require that preference in subcontracting be given to Indian/Alaska Native economic enterprises and preference in employment and training be given to Indian/Alaska Native Individuals. Consistent with these authorities, potential bidders shall advertise and solicit subcontracting opportunites from Indian/Alaska Native firms for suppliers and services. Section 7(b) plan requirements will be specified in the bid document. Bidders shall request names of potential subcontractors and suppliers from the Tribe(s) on or near whose reservations the work under contract shall be performed. The potential awardee shall be required to submit its plan to implement Section 7(b) when requested by the Contracting Officer. Failure by the bidder to submit its plan when required and implement same after award shall be sufficient reason for non-award of a contract or termination of contract award for default. The procurement is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, Pub. L. No. 100-600. The construction price range for Serial No. BIA-0150-97-7 is between $250,000 and $500,00. Bid documents will be available after September 29, 1997 at a cost of $100.00 per set, non refundable and payable in advance. Mail your check to the address of Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Contracting and Grants Administration, Acquisition Center, 505 Marquette Street NW., Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Bid opening date is October 29, 1997 at 2:00 PM.***** (0253)

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