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Z -- ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE NORTHLANDS JOB CORPS CENTER, VERGENNES, VERMONT SOL IFB-97-DAA-34-JC DUE 040897 POC Dennis Willmott, Architect (802) 658-2775; or Kenneth Graves, Contract Specialist (202) 219-8706. This project involves the removal of asbestos in Buildings Nos. 6, 7, 11, 18, 20 & 28; and the replacement of the roof atop Building No. 18 at the Northlands Job Corps Center located in Vergennes, Vermont. The extent of the work is outlined as follows: Building No. 6 (Storage), removal of asbestos caulking from the boiler and removal of duct insulation; Building No. 7 (Logistics/Maintenance), removal of asbestos tank insulation; Building No. 11 (Auto Mechanics/OEP), removal of cement pipe insulation; Building No. 18 (Women's Dormitory), removal of existing slate shingles and replacement with new asphalt shingle roof; Building No. 20 (Men's Dormitory), removal of the vinyl tile floor covering in the first floor lounge area; and Building No. 28 (Storage), removal of asbestos pipe insulation. The areas affected by the removal of the asbestos insulation will require the installation of new duct and pipe insulation. The period of performance for construction is 140 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed through completion of the project. The estimated cost range of construction is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Initial Plans and Specifications will be available on March 10, 1997, only from the Architect/Engineer firm of Truex Cullins & Partners, Architects, 209 Battery Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401. Contact Mr. Dennis Willmott (802) 658-2775 for additional information. Collect calls will not be accepted. It is emphasized that requests for plans and specifications should be directed the A/E firm listed above to ensure proper handling of requests. Plans and specifications will be made available for pick up at the A/E's office and also for delivery at an additional charge. Requests must be in writing and will be answered on a first-come, first-serve basis until the initial supply is exhausted. For requests made after the initial supply is exhausted, a non-refundable fee not to exceed the actual cost of reproduction of the IFB documents (to be determined by the Contracting Officer,) plus a shipping charge based on each individual request (if applicable,) will be required in order to obtain the IFB documents. Pre-Bid Walk-Thru is scheduled for March 25, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. (local) at the Center. This will be the only opportunity to review the job site prior to submission of bids. Bid-Opening is scheduled for April 8, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. (local) at the A/E's office. [NOTE: THIS IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE ACQUISITION. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this acquisition is 4953. The Small Business Size Standard is $6.0 million.] See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0048)

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