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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL RICE GERMPLASM EVALUATION AND ENHANCEMENT CENTER, STUTTGART, ARKANSAS SOL 8155-3K15-95 DUE 071395 POC Contracting Officer, Alan F. Connell, 301-344-0298 Pre-Solicitation Notice - The contractor shall construct a 59,980 square foot one level with mechanical mezzanine office/laboratory building with headhouse/greenhouse and associated site work. The total estimated construction cost for this project is between $5 million and $9 million. Period of performance for completion of construction will be in the range of 18 months to 24 months after notice to proceed is issued. A pre-Bid conference will be scheduled on or about June 27, 1995. Sets of plans and specifications will be available for a non- refundable charge of $150, payable by check or money order to USDA, Agricultural Research Service and submitted to Witsell, Evans and Rasco, PA, 124 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1750, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, Attention: Terry Rasco, Telephone Number 501-374-5300. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about June 12, 1995, and bids opened on or about July 13, 1995. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. (0143)

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