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Z -- HOUSTON, TX 77201-9998 -- GENERAL MAIL FACILITY, RESTROOM AND LOCKER ROOM UPGRADE SOL 482980-97-A-0402 DUE 081897 POC Sherman Sims, Project Manager, (214) 819-7236. The project includes selective demolition and installation of toilet fixtures, toilet partitions, accessories, metal lockers, concrete bases, concrete masonry units, gypsum board assemblies, hollow metal doors and frames, vinyl tile, ceramic tile, painting and miscellaneous mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Asbestos removal is also a part of this contract for the General Mail Facility, Houston, TX, in accordance with the plans and specifications. Work will require sequencing per the phasing and scheduling indicated in the plans and specifications. Estimated cost range $1,750,000.00-$2,000,000.00 and construction time estimated maximum is 18 months. A 20% proposal bond is required. The successful contractor will be required to provide 100% Performance and 50% Payment Bonds within forty-eight (48) hours after notification of award. Successful offeror must submit their Subcontracting Plan for Small and Minority-Owned and Woman-Owned Business initially and thereafter with their progress payments. The contractor shall subcontract with minority business firms in an amount aggregating not less than 10% of the total value of its subcontracts. All interested contractors are urged to attend a preproposal conference on Thursday, August 7, 1997, at 10:00 am in Room 500, General Mail Facility, 401 Franklin Avenue, Houston, TX 77201-9998. Offers will be received in this office, prior to, but not later than 3:30 p.m. on August 18, 1997. This is a request for proposals, therefore, no public opening will be conducted. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relative standing of offeror will not be disclosed to anyone until after award of a contract is made and the request is submitted in writing. Proposal documents, plans and specifications will be available on July 15, 1997 at a cost of $75.00 per set (NON- REFUNDABLE) payable by check or money order only. Requests for packages shall be forwarded to Dallas Facilities Service Office, Attn: Debbie Elliott, P.O.Box 667180, Dallas, TX 75266-7180; telephone: 214/819-7207. Checks or money orders must be made payable to DISBURSING OFFICER, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Plans may be inspected at the issuing office and any questions and/or information regarding this solicitation may be obtained by calling Sherman Sims at 214/819-7236. Offerors are encouraged to submit their requests for plans and proposals by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, or Express Mail). (0197)

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