Wastewater Utility Services for BIE AZ Navajo Nort
ID: 140A2325Q0027Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

UTILITIES- WATER (S114)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/b271745628164393b6f7424a4d6f0da7/view
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    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for Wastewater Utility Services for the Tuba City Boarding School and Agency Quarters Program located in Tuba City, Arizona. This procurement is specifically set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and requires contractors to provide comprehensive wastewater services, including labor, materials, and equipment, for multiple school buildings and residential units, with a firm-fixed-price arrangement for the base period from January 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and options for subsequent years. The initiative underscores the importance of compliance with federal regulations, including the Buy Indian Act, to ensure quality service delivery that supports the educational needs of students and the surrounding community. Interested vendors should contact Michael Drinkwater at michael.drinkwater@bie.edu for further details and must submit their proposals, including a technical volume and price volume, by the specified deadlines.

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    Drinkwater, Michael
    (000) 000-0000
    michael.drinkwater@bie.edu
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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Wastewater Utility Services for the Tuba City Boarding School and Agency Quarters Program in Tuba City, Arizona. The acquisition is specifically set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and encompasses a firm-fixed-price arrangement for a base period from January 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with options for service in subsequent years. Key contractors must provide comprehensive services including labor, materials, and equipment necessary to operate wastewater services effectively across multiple school buildings and residential units. A significant focus is on compliance with federal regulations, including specific clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR). Contractors must also meet eligibility requirements as defined by the Buy Indian Act. Interested vendors must submit a technical volume demonstrating capabilities and key personnel qualifications, as well as a price volume detailing unit pricing. Overall, this RFP represents a commitment by the Bureau of Indian Education to provide essential services effectively while prioritizing indigenous business participation and compliance with regulatory frameworks, thereby ensuring quality service delivery to support the educational needs of students and the wider community.
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