Dept of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Engineering Services Seattle, 2201 Sixth Ave., M/S RX-24, Rm 710, Seattle, WA 98121

Z -- COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR TAHOLAH, QUINAULT INDIAN RESERVATION, TAHOLAH, WA (PO-92-670/812/823) (AI00) SOL 102-IFB-99-0021 DUE 071699 POC Monica R. Mendoza, Contract Specialist E-MAIL: click here to request bid documents or make inquiries, MMendoza@ess.ihs.dhhs.gov. The work to be performed includes of installation of a water transmission system consisting of approximately 24,810 LF of 10-inch HDPE, 3,740 LF of PVC, and 450 LF of DI, including appurtenances; and will include approximately 900 LF of directional drilling beneath a river and a creek. Construct a water treatment facility and building, pumps and controls; connect two existing 8-inch wells and construct a 300,000 gallon water storage tank including access road. Install approximately 22,260 LF power extension to the water treatment facility and wells. Estimated construction cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The proposed contract listed herein is set-aside for 51% Indian-owned, controlled and operated firms, under the authority of the Buy-Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). In accordance with the Public Health Service Acquisition Regulation, paragraph 380.503(e), not more than fifty (50) percent of the work to be performed under a prime contract awarded pursuant to the Buy-Indian Act may be subcontracted to other than Indian-owned firms. For this purpose, work to be performed does not include the provision of materials, supplies, or equipment. A presolicitation notice is being issued concurrently with this notice. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 will be charged for the bid documents to cover part of the printing and mailing costs. Please make cashier's check, certified check or postal money order payable to the "Portland Area Indian Health Service" and reference "PO42-670". Bid documents will be available on about July 16, 1999. All responsible sources may submit a bid. If a large business is awarded this project, a Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan will be required to be submitted prior to award. Bid will be opened at 2:30 p.m., local time, at the Engineering Services -- Seattle office, as indicated above. No telephone requests will be accepted for bid documents. Only written requests with an enclosed check, mailed to the address shown above, will be accepted. Please indicate if you are a supplier, subcontractor, or prime contractor. Inquiries on this project may be telefaxed to 206/615-2466. Posted 06/24/99 (W-SN347039). (0175)

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