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Z -- CARROLLTON, TX 75007-9998 -- ROSEMEADE STATION, BUILDING EXPANSION/RENOVATION SOL 482980-97-A-0399 DUE 082297 POC Shea Rampy, Architect/Engineer, (214) 528-8704; or Joe Laeher, Project Manager, (214) 819-7275. The project consists of the construction of an approximately 17,100 SF addition to and subsequent renovation of an existing building. Also demolition work shall include partial removal of existing site paving and portions of the existing building; sitework includes grading, relocation of parking lot lighting, and concrete paving. The addition shall be steel frame with brick veneer on structured foundation, in accordance with the plans and specifications. Estimated cost range $2,200,000.00-$2,400,000.00 and construction time is 300 calendar days. Successful offeror must submit their Subcontracting Plan for Small and Minority-Owned, and Woman-Owned Business initially and thereafter with their progress payment requests. The contractor must subcontract with minority business firms in an amount aggregating not less than 10% of the total value of its subcontracts. A 20% proposal bond is required on all proposals. The successful contractor will be required to provide 100% Performance and 50% Payment Bonds within forty-eight (48) hours after notification of award. Offers will be received in this office, prior to, but not later than 3:30 p.m. on August 22, 1997. Proposal documents, plans and specifications will be available on July 21, 1997 at a cost of $ 100.00 per set (NON-REFUNDABLE) payable by check or money order only. Requests for packages shall be forwarded to Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Attn: Shea Rampy, 3535 Travis, Suite 250, LB 102, Dallas, TX 75204-1494, Telephone: (214) 528-8704. Checks or money orders must be made payable to BROWN REYNOLDS WATFORD ARCHITECTS. Since this is a request for proposals, 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 offeror will not be disclosed to anyone until after award of a contract is made and the request is submitted in writing. The U.S. Postal Service currently has the following projects advertised for building expansion/renovation: Dallas, TX -- Beverly Hills Station; Dallas, TX -- Oaklawn Station, and Dallas, TX -- University Station. Although each project will be awarded separately, it may be in the best interest of the Postal Service to make multiple awards if there are cost savings. Offerors are encouraged to submit proposals on multiple projects of any number and combination of their choosing. Plans may be inspected at the issuing office and any questions and/or information regarding this solicitation may be obtained by calling Joe Laehr, Project Manager at (214) 819-7275. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, or Express Mail). (0197)

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