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Z -- EXPANSION/RENOVATION OF MAIN POST OFFICE, 1ST STREET AND LAME DEER AVENUE, LAME DEER MT 59043-9998 SOL 072976-97-A-0170 DUE 071497 POC Marcia Stencel, 303/220-6514 for Solicitation Info; Michael Williams, 303/220-6525 or Jim Wallis at JGA Architects, 406-245-6363 for Technical questions 17. Contractor shall provide necessary supplies, equipment, services, and labor to accomplish the renovation of the existing Main Post Office building, constructing a building addition of approximately 1,384 square feet, and performing site work. The contractor shall use plans and specifications providing site demolition, earthwork, concrete and concrete masonry, rough carpentry, wood framing, metal siding, EIFS, asphalt shingle roofing, doors and frames, aluminum storefront and glazing, hardware, interior finishes, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and lighting. The estimated cost range is $300,000 to $350,000. The performance period is 150 calendar days from date of issuance of Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages may be obtained from Gallery Printing Service, Inc.1016 East 6th Circle, Broomfield CO 80020-1502. Plans and specifications are available at a cost of $30.00 per set (Non-Refundable ). Mail check or money order payable to: "Disbursing Officer, USPS", and reference the above solicitation number. Since this is a request for proposal, offers will not be publicly opened. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relative standing of the offeror will not be disclosed to anyone until after the award of contract is made and the request is submitted in writing. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal by the US Postal Service (First Class, priority Mail, or Express Mail)***** (0162)

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