Facilities Service Office, U.S. Postal Service, 850 Cherry Ave., San Bruno CA 94099-0300

Z -- ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AT CHULA VISTA, CA MAIN POST OFFICE SOL 052571-96-A-0052 DUE 062496 POC Grace Batesting, Contracts Secretary, 415/794-6336 or Nancy Young, Contract Specialist, 415/794-6338. The U.S. Postal Service is soliciting proposals for removal of asbestos-containing materials and/or contaminated fireproofing, duct and pipe wrap, suspended ceilings and other work identified in the asbestos abatement specifications, and for restoration work as identified in the asbestos abatement replacement specifications and drawings. The facility will remain in operation during this project. The work will be accomplished in five phases, and the contractor will be required to complete abatement/restoration in one phase before proceeding to the next phase. The work is to be completed within 120 calendar days. The estimated construction cost range is $750,000 to $1,250,000. A preproposal conference will be conducted at the site on June 18, 1996 at 1:00 P.M. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years experience and satisfactory completion of at least three projects of comparable size, scope and cost; and the firm's capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. Performance and payment bonds and evidence of current State of California General Building Contractors License (B) and appropriate asbestos abatement license issued in the name of the offeror/contractor or principal of the firm must be received within ten days after receipt of intent-to-award letter. The Postal Service does not accept individual sureties. The minority subcontracting goal for this contract is 10%. Offers will not be publicly opened. All proposal information will remain confidential until contract award. There is a non-refundable charge of $25.00 for plans and specifications. Please make check or money order payable to: USPS Disbursing Officer. Note solicitation number on check. Telephone and fax requests for solicitation packages will not be accepted. (0162)

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