Waste Water Systems

Project Description
The Indian Health Service, California Area Office has an upcoming requirement for a construction contract to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to construct individual wastewater disposal systems, short water main extensions, individual water service lines, water meter installations, systems connections and other required appurtenances on or near Native American residences located in Del Norte, Siskiyou, Humboldt, and Trinity Counties, California

Acquisition Information
This acquisition is proceeding as an Invitation-for-Bid (IFB). This IFB is set-aside for small business entities. All responsible small business entities may submit a bid. This acquisition is being solicited as a "Requirements" procurement IAW with FAR 16.503 Requirements Contract. As such there is no minimum guarantee nor is there a guarantee of work. The Government anticipates installing approximately eight (8) septic tank drainfields and seven (7) water service connections during the base and option period.

Estimated Cost Range
The estimated cost range for this procurement is between $250,000 and $500,000.

Site Visit
There will be no organized site visit for this procurement.

Period of Performance
This acquisition is being solicited with a base period of 365-calendar days and one option period of 365-calendar days.

Solicitation Issuance
It is anticipated that the IFB will be issued on or about March 30, 2015 for download at the Government's website: www.FBO.gov. The specific dates will be identified in the solicitation. Offerors are advised that this project may be delayed, cancelled, or revised at any time during the solicitation process up to time of award.

Ordering Solicitation
Plans and specifications will not be provided in paper or CD-ROM format. The solicitation and all amendments for this acquisition will be posted to the Government's secure website (www.FBO.gov) once the Solicitation/RFP is issued. Viewing/downloading documents from FedBizOps will require prior registration in the "System for Award Management" (www.SAM.gov). First time FedBizOps user(s) will be required to register in FedBizOps prior to accessing the Solicitation/RFP documents. To register, click on the "Register Now" button in the "Vendors Block" and follow instructions. The following information will be required: Marketing Partner Identification (MPIN); DUNs Number or Cage Code; Telephone Number; and Email Address. Once registered with FedBizOps, interested parties will then be able to log in and access the RFP documents.

The Government recommends that all interested Contractors add their names and email address in the "Interested Vendors" Tab. Using this method to request a bid package ensures that no request sent via fax, email, or US mail get misplaced. It ensures that you will receive an email from FedBizOps if changes occur, and when the package is ready to be downloaded. It is the Contractor's responsibility to monitor FedBizOps for Amendments or Notices relating to this requirement. The Government will not be calling individual companies. Any changes will be posted to FedBizOps - failure to register will preclude you from being notified of potential notices or Amendments.

Licensing Requirements
Contractor must possess a valid Class A license as defined by the California State Licensing Board (CSLB) or the equivalent to a Class A (out of State equivalent).

Contractual Point of Contact
Your point of contact for this acquisition is Rachel Rosas at 916/930-3981 x318 or by email at Rachel.Rosas@IHS.Gov.

This is a Solicitation notice for a Requirements Contract to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to construct individual wastewater disposal systems, short water main extensions, individual water service lines, water meter installations, system connections and other required appurtenances in accordance with the attached drawings and specifications. Work is to be performed at or near residences located in Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Siskiyou Counties, California. Contractor must possess a valid Class A license as defined by the California State Licensing Board (CSLB) or the equivalent to a Class A (out of State equivalent). The government anticipates installing approximately eight (8) septic tank drainfields and four (7) water service connections during the BASE YEAR and OPTION YEAR.
Estimate construction cost is between $250,000 and $500,000 for the entire contract. This acquisition is TOTALLY SET ASIDE for Small Business. The contract will be for a BASE YEAR and ONE OPTION YEAR.
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ALL INTERESTED CONTRACTORS are required to ADD their names and email address in the INTERESTED VENDORS Tab on the top right. Using this method to request a bid package ensures that no request sent via fax, email, or US mail get misplace. It also ensures that you will receive an email from FedBizOps if changes occur, and when the package is ready to be downloaded. The bidders' mailing list will be created from those contractors listed in INTEREST VENDORS section of this announcement.
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It is anticipated that bid packages will be mailed around March 30, 2015.