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Z -- GATEHOUSE RENOVATIONS -- PITTSBURGH PA BMC, BRUSH CREEK RD, PITTSBURGH PA 15095-6250 SOL RFP #232098-98-A-0010 DUE 112597 POC Melissa Bayard, Project Manger (410) 997-6211 and Hekima Wallace, Facilities Contract Specialist (410) 997-6254 E-MAIL: click here to obtain information or planholders list, hwallac1@email.usps.gov. The project consists of a new gatehouse to replace the existing gatehouse. The project is located at the Warrendale Bulk Mail Center in Warrendale PA. The owner is the United States Postal Service. The work consists of construction of a new gatehouse with a control center, offices, breakroom and locker/toilet facilities; demolition of the existing gatehouse; and replacement of concrete islands and bituminous paving. The work includes, but is not limited to, sitework, concrete, masonry walls, structural steel and roof joists, insulated membrane roofing, roof accessories, metal panels, hollow metal doors and frames, aluminum entrances and storefront, aluminum windows, hardware, interior finishes, lockers, heating/ventilating/air-communications/alarm/signal systems. There are two add alternates. Add alternate #1 involves the renovation of the existing control room in the main building. Add Alternate #2 involves the construction of an employee parking lot. The 240 days for construction is recommended due to maintaining the existing gatehouse, operations and traffic congestion. Offeror must have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a General contractor and must have satisfactorily completed at least five (5) projects of similar size and scope. A preproposal conference has been scheduled for October 29, 1997 at 10:00 am at the Pittsburgh PA BMC, Brush Creek Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15095-3250. The estimated price range is between $300,000 and $450,000 with completion required within 240 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages will be available on or about October 17, 1997 at $ 40.00 per set, NON-REFUNDABLE, from DRS Hundley Kling, One Gateway Center, Pittsburgh PA 15222, (412) 391-4850 referencing 232098-98-A-0010. All checks/money orders must be made payable to Disbursing Officer, U.S. Postal Service. Cash will not be accepted. Offers are due November 25, 1997 at 4:00 pm. OFFERS WILL NOT BE PUBLICLY OPENED. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any offer, or relative standing of the offer WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED TO ANYONE except those postal personnel whose official duties require such information until award of contract is made. The Postal Service reserves the right to reject any or all offers. (0293)

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