United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, 225 N. Humphreys Blvd., Memphis, TN 38166-0300

Z -- PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION CENTER - COOLING TOWER AND ACCESSORY REPLACEMENT SOL 475450-96-A-0166 DUE 083096 POC Bettye S. Perkins, Facilities Contract Specialist, 901/747-7628 The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary for, but not limited to, the following: demolition and disposal of the existing five (5) cell wood framed roof mounted cooling tower and related piping, demolition of condenser water piping from the cooling towers to the chillers, duplex strainer removal, chilled water filter removal, expansion tank removal, removal and other demolition items shown to be removed and/or replaced, electrical demolition; installation rigging of a four (4) cell induced draft-cooling tower and related heaters, controls and accessories; installation of condenser water piping, piping supports, valves and accessories from the cooling tower to the chillers; installation of a pressurized diaphragm type ASME rated expansion tank and accessories for the chilled water system; installation of a duplex strainer on the condenser water system; piping insulation and protective coverings; installation of a chilled water by-pass filtration system; installation of steam piping from the existing pressure reducing stations to the cooling tower sump injectors; and, balancing and testing of the condenser water system and all equipment installed under the contract. An informal walk-through is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 1996, 10 a.m., convening in Room 580 of the Processing & Distribution Center, 2970 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA. On-site contact is Mr. William Dobbins (215) 895-8234. Offerors must be experienced in electrical/mechanical work and primarily engaged in this line for a minimum of five (5) years, and who, in addition, must have satisfactorily completed at least three (3) projects of similar size and scope. The estimated cost range is between $500,000.00 and $800,000.00 with completion within 150 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Due date for receipt of offers is August 30, 1996, 4 p.m. Cost of the plans and specifications for this project is $50 per set, nonrefundable. Be sure to reference the subject solicitation number on your request. If you desire plans for this project, please send your request, along with your fee remittance made payable to USPS Disbursing Officer, addressed to the United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, Attention Bettye Perkins, 225 N. Humphreys Blvd., Fourth Floor, Memphis, TN 38166-0300 (901/747-7628; FAX 901/747-7408). To expedite, FAX a copy of check or money order before mailing. If FAX is received before 1 p.m. on a given day, the plans and specs will be mailed that day via two-day priority mail. If you wish them mailed overnight, send additional $20 for each set. Plans will also be available for your inspection at the following locations: 1. Maintenance Supervisor, Philadelphia, PA; 2. Local Plan Rooms; and, 3. F. W. Dodge, Inc. This is a negotiated procurement, therefore, offers will not be publicly opened. (0212)

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