Chief, Acquisition & Materiel Management 90C, VA Medical Center, 400 Veterans Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39531

Z -- REPLACEMENT OF DIETETIC COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BLDG. 2, VAMC DIVISION, GULFPORT, MS, PROJECT NO. 520-96-102. SOL 520-31-96 DUE 082296 POC Ben Kotulski, 601-385-5790 Furnish all Labor, Materials, and Equipment necessary for the renovation of three (3) walk-in coolers, two (2) walk-in freezers, and the demolition of 3 coolers with subsequent renovation of affected areas into storage rooms, including the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system. Additional work includes the removal of existing cooler compressors and replacement of a 30-ton cooling tower and associated piping. Work to be completed within 120 consecutive calendar days from receipt of the ''Notice To Proceed''. Construction Cost Estimate: $250,000 to $500,000. Pre-Bid Conference scheduled for 1:00 P.M. (Local Time), August 8, 1996, Bldg. No. 33, Engineering Service Conference Room, VA Medical Center Division, Gulfport, MS. A limited number of bid packages are available and will be issued on a first come, first served basis. Requests should be in writing on or before the issue date of July 22, 1996. The award of this solicitation is subject to a 90-day bid acceptance time and contingent on the availability of funds. This acquisition is unrestricted; both Small and Large qualified business firms are urged to respond. (0197)

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