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Z -- DEFAS, CHARLESTON, SC SOL N62467-95-B-0755 DUE 012897 POC For technical inquiries prior to bid opening, FAX 803/820-5853 Attn: Susie Conner, Code 0211SC. Contracting Officer for this solicitation is L. R. Fisk. Information regarding ordering plans and specifications is provided at the end of this announcement. THIS SOLICITATION IS HEREBY BEING ISSUED ON AN ''UNRESTRICTED'' BASIS INVITING FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The work includes renovate a 125,280 s.f. portion of an existing facility to provide administrative space. Renovation includes modifying themechanical, electrical, and communications system. Work includes replacing air conditioning systems, modifying electrical systems, modifying/expanding ductwork, replacing central plant heating system, and additions to an existing information systemnetwork. Additional work includes: demolishing and replacing or adding interior partitions; removing and replacing windows, ceiling grid and tiles, interior finishes and floor coverings; removal of asbestos and lead paint; the installation of a newpassenger elevator as well as providing access ramping for the physically challenged; and the addition of steel structural bracing to the existing steel structural frame system to improve seismic resistance. Interior furnishings will include varioustypes of new modular work stations and modifying existing modular work stations to meet new required standards; and incidental related work. For Plans and Specifications: There is a $100.00 NON-REFUNDABLE CHARGE for ''EACH'' set of Plans andSpecifications. To obtain Plans and Specifications you may CHARGE your request to a CORPORATE VISA CREDIT CARD or make company check payable to: US Treasury and send to: THE DEFENSE AUTOMATED PRINTING SERVICE, ATTN: RONNIE MITCHUM, P. O. BOX 71359,CHARLESTON, SC 29415 (TO FEDERAL EXPRESS YOUR REQUEST: THE DEFENSE AUTOMATED PRINTING SERVICE, ATTN: RONNIE MITCHUM, 2825 AVENUE ''D'' NORTH, SUITE ''B'', CHARLESTON, SC 29408-1802.) If problems arise concerning your request, call RONNIE MITCHUM at803/743-4040. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE A PRIME CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, SUPPLIER, ETC. PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE (1)A POINT OF CONTACT, (2)A TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND (3)A FAX NUMBER. To obtain a Plan Holders List fax your request to 803/743-3027. PlanHolders List will be mailed. We cannot fax Plan Holders List. For inquiries about Bid Opening Date or Number of Amendments; contact Shirley Shumer at 803/820-5923. Technical Inquiries prior to Bid Opening must be submitted in writing 15 days beforeBid Opening to the address listed above, or faxed to 803/820-5853, Attn: Susie Conner, Code 0211SC. To obtain bid results, call 803/820-5922 after 10:00AM for a pre-recorded message that will be available the day following scheduled bid opening.Estimated cost is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. Estimated duration of the contract is 540 days for completion.(0334)

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