Contracting Officer, VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, 1700 E 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953-4589

Z -- ASBESTOS REMOVAL-REQUIREMENTS SOL 610-29-97 DUE 081997 POC Saundra K. Clevenger, Contract Specialist Notice of proposed contract action and pre-solicitation notice. Sealed bids for award of a requirements contract for Asbestos Removal from various buildings located at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Marion, Indiana and Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Removal will be on an as-need basis with a requirement that contractor be available to start work within fourteen days after notice by the Contracting Officer. Task orders will be issued by the Contracting Officer as buildings become available. Work will include pipe abatement, soil, vinyl floor tile and mastic, asbestos board, and re insulation of piping. Cost range between $100,000 to $250,000. Request for bid documents must be in writing. First come, first served basis. Request may be faxed to 765-677-3106. Requests must be received prior to date of issue, 7-18-97. SIC 1799. $7.0 Million. Full and Open competition. (0183)

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