Mission Com. Waste Water System Repairs

This is a solicitation will be Full and Open under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. This pre-solicitation notice is for an upcoming solicitation for improvements to the Mission Community Wastewater Collection System located on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The system flows into and subsequently treated by the City of Pendleton. The primary goal of the project is to decrease the inflow and infiltration (I & I) of groundwater into the system. Under this construction project, the contractor shall investigate, repair, and rehab collection system defects contributing to the system I & I involving sewer mains and sewer service laterals to include: a. In situ grouting repairs of leaking sewer main joints, service lateral connections, and other defects. b. Excavation point repair of defects that cannot successfully be repaired by in situ methods. c. Rehabilitation of Asbestos Cement sewer pipe sections with structural defects by Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) installation. d. Television inspection of sewer service laterals identified as contributing to I&I. The period of performance will be 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Per FAR 36.204, the estimated price range of the resultant construction project is between $250,000 and $500,000. Bidders shall be required to submit a 20 percent bid bond with their offer. Additionally, Payment and Performance Bonds will be required to be submitted by the awardee within 10 calendar days of award (in the amount of 100% of the contract value). Items that potential offerors need to be aware of are: 1. Notice of Indian Preference--see HHSAR 352.226-1 Indian Preference 2. TERO fees or Tribal Taxes 3. Estimated Start Work on the ground by October 1, 2017 or earlier depending on award date. Indian Health Service intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Construction Contract in support of this requirement. This solicitation will be procured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with FAR Part 14 and 36 procedures. This solicitation will be available for download from this FBO site between August 4 at the earliest to August 14th at the latest, 2017, with bids due at least 30 days after solicitation issuance. No formal site visit is planned. Information on accessing and viewing site will be in Section L of the solicitation when issued. Interested bidders should follow this pre-sol notice on FBO by registering in FBO and clicking on "Watch This Opportunity" to receive email notices of any updates to the notice including the posting of the solicitation and any subsequent amendments.