Architect and Engineering (A/E) Services, Sanitation Facilities Construction Branch
ID: IHS-03-SS2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICETUCSON AREA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICETUCSON, AZ, 85746, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER (C219)

Set Aside

Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (IEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/68762ea692b4434ba8242f9d898a5d05/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) to provide Architect and Engineering (A/E) services for the Sanitation Facilities Construction Branch in Tucson, Arizona. The selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive project engineering support, program management consulting, and technical writing services related to sanitation facilities for local tribes, including design consultation, plan reviews, and compliance with environmental regulations. This initiative is vital for enhancing sanitation services and public health for Native American communities in the Tucson area. Interested firms must submit their qualifications and capability statements to Susan Protho at susan.protho@ihs.gov by 5:00 PM MST on January 31, 2025, referencing the announcement number IHS-03-SS2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Susan Protho
    (520) 295-2462
    susan.protho@ihs.gov
    Files
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    The Tucson Area Indian Health Services (IHS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Architect and Engineer (A-E) services to support its Sanitation Facilities Construction Branch (SFCB). The contractor will provide comprehensive project engineering support, program management consulting, and technical writing services related to sanitation facilities for local tribes. Key responsibilities include consulting on designs, reviewing plans, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, assisting in developing local procedures, and generating various project-related documents. The contractor will work primarily off-site, conducting occasional on-site meetings and collaborating with IHS staff. Qualifications include experience in water and sewage facility design, knowledge of IHS funding mechanisms, and strong written communication skills. The contractor will be required to submit monthly invoices and routine reports, all overseen by the SFCB Director to ensure adherence to project timelines and guidelines. This initiative is crucial for enhancing sanitation services in the Tucson area, highlighting the IHS's commitment to public health and welfare for Native American communities.
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