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 homesite currently does not have effective wastewater services, and is 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 (RFQ) 75H709OEHE24Q-001 for drainfields 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% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act 25 U.S.C. 47.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of work is to provide a septic system or connection to community wastewater system for the homesite to provide wastewater treatment and disposal for the residents of the home.  The septic system will provide water to the existing homes, and training will be given on how to operate the septic system..

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Period of Performance will be for 12-months.

WAGE DETERMINATION:

General Decision Number: MT20230076; Dated 06/16/2023; Construction Type: heavy is applicable to the construction services.

The estimated price range for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

Payment protection as referenced in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections, must be submitted to this office prior to commencing work.