Z -- RENOVATE THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (APPROXIMATELY 8000 SQ FT), AT THE PHOENIX INDIAN MEDICAL CENTER, PHOENIX, AZ.

Notice Date

November 21, 2000

Contracting Office

Engineering Services -- Dallas, 1301 Young Street, Room 1071, Dallas, Texas 75202-5433

ZIP Code

75202-5433

Solicitation Number

161-00-0012

Response Due

February 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Nancy Carter, Contract Specialist, 214-767-8587

Description

PRESOLICITATION: The work consists of renovating the Intensive Care Unit on the second floor at Phoenix Indian Medical Center. Construction area is approximately 8000 square feet. The construction area will be vacated for the project, but the hospital will remain in continuous operation. Work includes but is not limited to: a new air handling unit and ductwork; electrical components; plumbing; automatic sprinkler system; and interior carpentry. The project also involves abatement of some hazardous materials. The proposed contract is set-aside for HUBZone, Indian owned firms. Status as a qualified HUBZone small business concern is determined by the Small Business Administration with certification to that effect. In accordance with FAR 52.219-3, at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of other HUBZone small business concerns. Bidders shall submit with their bid, their plan for compliance with this FAR requirement. This solicitation is also set-aside under the Buy Indian Act for 51 percent Indian owned, controlled and operated firms. In accordance with the Public Health Service 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 the Indian firms to prove that they meet the qualification requirement of the Buy Indian Set-Aside restriction, a "Certification of Tribal Affiliation, and Degree of Indian Blood" must be submitted with their bid. Bidders who are not currently certified by HIS or BIA are required to submit proof of ownership and eligibility for Indian preference under the Buy Indian Act. Estimated contract period is 180 days. Estimated magnitude of construction is $500,000 to $1,000,000. This will be a firm fixed price contract. Award will be based on the lowest bid price from a responsive, responsible contractor. Technical questions should be addressed to Kathy Mercure, Project Manager, 602-364-5066. Plans and specifications will be available on or about January 2, 2001 by writing Kathy Brancato at the address above. No deposit is required for the first set of solicitation documents for 51 percent Indian owned firms. Requests for additional plans and specifications must be accompanied by a NON-REFUNDABLE cashier check or money order in the amount of $50.00 for 51 percent Indian owned firms. All solicitation documents for non-Indian owned firms are $50.00 each and must also be accompanied by a NON-REFUNDABLE cashier check or money order made out to Indian Health Service. Bid opening date is scheduled O/A February 06, 2001 at 2:00 PM (CST).

Record

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