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Y -- LIFT STATION RENOVATION ON THE QUILEUTE INDIAN RESERVATION, CLALLAM COUNTY, WASHINGTON SOL IFB-2003-PAFO-8-0002 DUE 012398 POC Karen A. Sahmaunt, Contract Specialist, 503/326-5623, Jay M. Sampson, Senior Contracting Officer This acquisition is set-aside for Indian-Owned and -Controlled concerns in accordance with the Buy Indian Act (25 USC 47). Upgrade and refurbish two existing lift stations located on the Quileute Indian Reservation, Clallam County, Washington. Lift Station #3 shall receive new piping from the base flange through the proposed valve vault and tie in to the existing 6-inch forcemain, two new pumps and motors, new control panel and necessary appurtenances. Lift Station #4 shall be raised two feet and receive new piping from the base flange to the first 4-inch 90 degree bend in the wetwell, two new pumps and motors, new control panel and necessary appurtenances. The anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed price contract. The performance period is approximately 145 calendar days. The estimated range is $100,000 to $250,000. Performance and payment bonds are required. Buy American Act applies. Indian preference in hiring, suppliers and subcontractors is required, including meeting Quileute Tribal Ordinances. Solicitation documents will be available approximately January 8, 1998. Requests for solicitation documents must be submitted in writing or by facsimile to 503/326-7425. SIC 1623. (0352)

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