Drainage Repair - HINU

Summary: Background The Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) is seeking qualified contractors to provide construction services for the investigation, excavation, and repair of a failed sanitary sewer line located beneath the first-floor slab of Roe Cloud Hall. This project aims to restore functionality and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including those set by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). The contract will be funded through a firm fixed-price purchase order, with the government retaining the right to cancel the solicitation before the closing date. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for a range of tasks including: 1. Investigation and utility locating to identify the extent of damage. 2. Structural evaluation of existing conditions. 3. Selective demolition to access the damaged sewer line. 4. Excavation for repair work. 5. Replacement of piping as necessary. 6. Structural restoration following repairs, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes such as NFPA, OSHA, and EPA regulations. 7. Interior finish restoration post-repair. 8. Provision of high-resolution digital photographs documenting project completion as part of final deliverables. Period of Performance The contractor is required to begin work within 10 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed and must complete all work within 60 calendar days from that date. Place of Performance All work will take place at Haskell Indian Nations University, specifically in Building 130 Roe Cloud Hall located in Lawrence, Kansas. Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with several requirements including: 1. Submission of performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days after award. 2. Compliance with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations for all contractors and subcontractors. 3. A site visit is scheduled for June 10, 2026, which bidders are encouraged to attend. 4. Contractors must provide documentation verifying their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise under the Buy Indian Act. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract, as Prairie Band Construction was awarded Haskell Indian Nations University’s Job Order Contract (JOC) under 140A1620D0021 (07/13/20–07/12/25) valued at $6,450,724. The prior award is likely relevant because it involved ongoing construction work for HINU through a job order framework, and the current requirement for investigation, excavation, sewer line repair, and restoration at Roe Cloud Hall appears to fit within the same type of facility repair scope.