United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, 225 North Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38166-0300

Y -- HOUSTON, TEXAS, AIR MAIL CENTER, EXPANSION AND RENOVATION SOL 475450-98-A-0036 DUE 032698 POC Rita Williams-Humphrey, Purchasing Specialist, FAX 901/747-7408 WEB: U. S. Postal Service, www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: U. S. Postal Service, jraley2001@aol.com. The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the construction of a two-story addition to the existing Bulk Mail Center and the replacement of an existing Vehicle Monitoring Facility. Work includes, but is not limited to, site clearing, demolition, site control, lighting, landscaping, fencing, foundations, structural columns, beams and associated framing, miscellaneous metals, foundation walls, metal wall panels to match existing, roof, decking, interior finishes, restroom plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, lighting, CCTV system, glazing, insulation, sealing and waterproofing, cabinetry, flooring, doors and hardware, painting and other finishes and other associated activities to deliver a complete operating facility., pursuant to drawings and specifications attached hereto and made a part hereof. The replacement of the vehicle monitoring facility includes demolition, paving removal, utilities, precast panels, miscellaneous metals, windows, doors, interior finishes, plumbing, flooring, doors and hardware, roof, man lifts, handicap access, pneumatic tube transfer, electric lights, power, communication, and any other activity to provide a fully operational facility. Work includes maintaining existing operations throughout the construction phase. Contractor shall provide temporary access to site. Questions during the proposal period -- including questions involving any actual or apparent conflicts in the Solicitation documents -- should be addressed to: Major Facilities Office, Attn: Mrs. Rita Williams-Humphrey, 225 N. Humphreys Blvd., Memphis, TN 38166-0300. Questions may be FAXED to Mrs. Williams-Humphrey's attention at 901/747-7408. Plans will be available February 19, 1998. Offers are due March 26, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Performance time is 270 calendar days from date of Notice to Proceed. The estimated cost range is between $1,900,000 and $2,100,000. On-site contact is Ms. Doris Falke, 281/443-2963. The cost of the plans and specifications for the above project is $100/set for Priority Mail service (2 to 3 days). For Express Mail (overnight) service $150/set -- nonrefundable. If you desire plans and specifications for this project, please send your request, along with your fee remittance made payable to: Rapid Reproductions -- Attn: USPS; 5300 Pleasant View Rd.; Memphis, TN 38134-6414 (FAX 901/385-2679). To expedite, fax a copy of your request and check before mailing. If received before 1 p.m. CST on weekdays, the package will be mailed that day. Be sure to reference the subject solicitation number on your request. Plans will also be available for your inspection at the following locations: Houston Air Mail Center; Local Plan Rooms; F.W. Dodge, Inc. This is a negotiated procurement; therefore, offers will not be publicly opened. (0050)

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