Concrete Steps Repair – Mescalero Indian Health Center

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for the Davis-Bacon Act, specifically for building construction projects in Otero County, New Mexico. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades, including Carpenters, Electricians, Power Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, Pipefitters, Plumbers, Sheet Metal Workers, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Cement Masons, Floor Layers, Glaziers, Insulators, Laborers, and various Operators.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal construction projects in Otero County, New Mexico, as it specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project. Contractors must ensure their bids and labor costs comply with these determined rates to meet federal requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for repair services of concrete steps at the Mescalero Indian Health Center in Mescalero, NM. The purpose is to restore structural integrity, eliminate trip hazards, and improve safety.

• Repair of concrete steps at two stair locations.

• Removal of loose, cracked, and deteriorated concrete.

• Treatment of exposed reinforcing steel.

• Patching and rebuilding step edges with exterior-grade, freeze/thaw-resistant concrete repair mortar.

• Application of non-slip surface treatment on step treads.

• Inspection and reinforcement of handrails and guardrails.

• Work must comply with applicable building codes and OSHA safety standards.

• A minimum one (1) year warranty on workmanship and materials is required.

• Contract Type: Single firm-fixed price order.

• Period of Performance: To be completed within 60 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Work to begin within 15 days of award.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Quotations are requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Submission Deadline: Close of business on 06/10/2026 at 12:30 MDT.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Past Performance, and Price.

• Submission Package: Three volumes (Technical Capability, Past Performance, Price Quote) plus a signed SF-18. Electronic submission in PDF format is preferred.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• It is a cascading set-aside: 1st Tier is Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), and 2nd Tier is All Other Small Business Concerns.

• NAICS Code: 238110 with a small business size standard of $16,500,000 or less.

• The facility remains operational during construction; contractors must maintain safe pedestrian access and provide temporary barricades/signage.

• All work must be completed within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

• Questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Administrator; telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a fillable pricing table provided as an attachment for RFQ No. 75H70726Q00057. Bidders are instructed to use this table or a format of their own to provide their pricing.

• Item Number: CLIN 1
• Description: Concrete Steps Repair Services
• Total Pricing: A field is provided for the bidder to enter their total price for CLIN 1.
• GRAND TOTAL: A field is provided for the bidder to enter the overall grand total.
• All-Inclusive Rate: Bidders must ensure their service rate includes all associated fees, such as travel, per diem, lodging, taxes, and miscellaneous costs.

This pricing table is essential for bidders to submit their quotes accurately. It outlines the specific CLIN for which pricing is required and emphasizes that all costs must be all-inclusive. Bidders must complete this table or an equivalent format as part of their response to the RFQ.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" as required by the Buy Indian Act. This form is to be submitted in response to a Sources Sought Notice, Request for Information (RFI), or Solicitation.

• Eligibility Requirements: Offerors must meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period.
• Notification: Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility requirements.
• Documentation: Contracting Officers may require documentation of eligibility.
• Registration: Successful offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM).
• Penalties: False or misleading information is subject to legal penalties.
• Representation: Bidders must indicate whether they represent that their offer does or does not meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" with "Indian Ownership."
• Required Fields: Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity, Name of the 51% owner of IEE Firm, Business Name, DUNS Number, Certifying Signature, and Print Name.

This form is critical for any bidder seeking to participate in opportunities designated under the Buy Indian Act. Bidders must accurately complete this self-certification to demonstrate their eligibility. Failure to meet the criteria or complete the form correctly could disqualify an offer.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document is a question and comment form associated with Solicitation No. 75H70726Q00057. It is intended for offerors to submit questions or comments regarding the solicitation.

• Offeror Name: Field for the name of the bidding company.
• Solicitation Page Number: Field to specify the page number in the solicitation the question pertains to.
• Section Alpha or Number: Field to identify the specific section (by number or letter) of the solicitation.
• Section Title: Field for the title of the section being referenced.
• Question: Field for the offeror to write their question.
• Response: Field for the government to provide a response to the question.

This form serves as a mechanism for bidders to seek clarification on the solicitation. The responses provided within this form (when completed by the government) will clarify requirements, potentially impacting proposal preparation and submission. The current document only provides the blank form structure and does not contain any specific questions or answers.