Gila River Indian Community, Property Section, PO Box 97, 315 Casa Blanco Road, Sacaton, Arizona 85247

Y -- INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE PRESSURE PIPE SOL MM-IC DUE 090898 POC Larry Sinclair, Proj. Mgr. or Charley Johnson, Constr. Engr. (520)562-3301, Fax (520)562-4008 The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) is requesting sealed bids from General Contractors for the construction of a segment of Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project (P-MIP) water distribution system, located on the GRIC Reservation along Pecos Road from 56th street to east of Kyrene Road in Maricopa County. This 1.566 miles of pipeline project is commonly known as "Memorial Area Pipeline, Reach MM-IC" and consists of underground installation of 84" diameter(8150 ft.), 54" diameter(1371 ft.),and 36" diameter(70 ft.) concrete pressure pipe including 6 manholes, 6 air/vacum valves and a 36" knife gate. This installation also requires removing and replacing 1110 ft. of existing fence. The project duration is 240 days, with estimated start date on September 21, 1998. Price range is $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Bidding Documents, including Plans and Specifications, may be purchased by making payment of $200 (non-refundable) to the Tribal Cashier located in Tribal Council Ke at the SW cormer Pima and Main Streets, Sacaton, Arizona. Bid documents may then be picked at the P-MIP Project Office located in the Land and Water Resources Building, Room 200, 192 Skill Center Road, Sacaton, Arizona. There will be a Pre-bid Conference on August 19, at 9:00 am at P-MIP Project Office. Bids are due on September 9, 1998 at 2:00 pm (MST) and shall be returned in sealed envelope clearly marked "Memorial Area Pipeline, Reach MM-IC" to Connie Huenergardt at P.O. Box 97, 315 West Casa Blanca Road, Sacaton, Arizona. Bid Opening will be at 2:30 pm, following closing time, at P-MIP Project Office. Each bid shall be accompanied by a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond and 50% Payment Bond. All bidders are to comply with GRIC regulations and policies, including Community member preference in employment and Indian-owned business preference as established by the GRIC. An award shall be made to an Indian-owned, economic enterprise, if its bid is within 10% of the lowest bid. Posted 07/30/98 (W-SN230501). (0211)

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