Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

INTRODUCTION: The Sanitation Facilities Construction Program was created via P.L. 86-121 with the primary purpose of providing safe sanitary facilities for Indian homes. The home sites served by this ... INTRODUCTION: The Sanitation Facilities Construction Program was created via P.L. 86-121 with the primary purpose of providing safe sanitary facilities for Indian homes. The home sites served by this project currently do not have safe drinking water and sewer, and are eligible for assistance under the SFC Program. The Billings Area Indian Health Service in Billings, Montana is acquiring construction services in accordance with the attached technical specifications associated with Request for Quotation 75H70922Q-014 for water pressure systems with performance occurring on the Crow Indian Reservation, Montana. The procurement is conducted pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR 36, Construction and Architect—Engineer Contracts. This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside. SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of work is to provide pumps, pressure tanks, pipe and electrical equipment to provide drinking water for the residents of the home. The system will convey water from the source (well or public water system) to the home, and training will be given on how to operate the new water facilities. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Period of Performance will for 12-months contingent upon award. WAGE DETERMMINATION: General Decision Number: MT20220076 Dated 06/24/2002 is applicable to the construction services as set forth in 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, Wage Rate Requirements (Heavy), formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act. The estimated price range for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. One of the payment protections referenced in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.228-13, “Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000)”, must be submitted to this office prior to commencing work. The contractor is required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. Contractor is required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All workers employed by the contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of the Crow Tribe. PROJECT COMPLETION: The project is considered complete when the IHS Project Engineer has certified the final inspection, all punch list items are finished, and all required documents and information have been delivered to the homeowner and Project Engineer. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Work was initially contracted with the Crow Tribe under the authority of the MOA for IHS Project BI11672. The Tribe is currently unable to fulfill its obligations due to financial difficulties. Due to the amount of time that the resident have been without safe drinking water, the project is to be completed via Government Procurement. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENTS: