FEDBIZOPS NOTICE-DMC Reservoir.docx

FEDBIZOPS NOTICE: The Indian Health Service (IHS), Engineering Services, is assisting the Winslow Indian Health Care Center (WIHCC) in the solicitation of proposals from qualified firms to construct a 300,000 gallon elevated water storage reservoir, water main piping, and appurtenances to serve a medical facility located in the Dilkon Community, Navajo County, Arizona. The estimated construction cost for the facility is approximately $1.5 million. A contract for the construction of the proposed facilities is expected to be awarded by November 1, 2020.

Qualified firms interested in submitting a bid for this project must request a copy the following document:

Invitation for Bids and Contract Requirements Elevated Water Storage Reservoir, Piping and Appurtenances Winslow Indian Health Care Center Dilkon Medical Center

Electronic copies (PDF) of the above document can be obtained via email by contacting the following individual:

Mr. Dennis A. Barber, P.E.

LADD Engineering Inc.

Email: dbarber@laddengineers.com

In addition to other requirements, the principal firm or business entity submitting the bid must meet the following criteria:

1. The principal firm or business entity submitting the bid must be regularly engaged in the construction of elevated welded steel water storage reservoirs.

2. The principal firm or business entity submitting the bid must have constructed at least 5 elevated water storage reservoirs of similar size and height.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

1. This procurement and subsequent contract award will be by WIHCC and administered under WIHCC procurement policy. Federal Acquisition Regulations are not applicable to this announcement or WIHCC procurement procedures. Construction will be performed under a contract with the WIHCC on a firm-fixed price for the reservoir and unit pricing for the water main. WIHCC reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals.

2. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held from 1 pm to 3 pm 1:00 p.m. local time on September 9, 2020 at the Dilkon Medical Center jobsite office, located in Dilkon, AZ at the southwest corner of the Indian Route 15 and 60 intersection The project scope, design requirements, construction requirements, WIHCC requirements and other project related information will be discussed.

3. Bids must be received not later than 4:00 pm (local time), September 29, 2020. All submitted documents must be physically mailed or hand delivered to the attention of Ms. Margaret Joe, DMC Contracting Officer, Dilkon Medical Center Project Office, 500 North Indiana Ave., Winslow, AZ, 86047.