Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20422

Z -- EXPAND PRIMARY CARE SOL RFP 688-28-98 DUE 090398 POC La Keisha Wiley-Bess -- 202 745-8420 The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, materials and supervision for the construction/renovation to the basement area of the Old Operating Room Suite, and to the first floor area presently occupied by the Veterans Canteen Service. Work includes but is not limited to: glass and glazing; finish work: plumbing; HVAC; and electrical work per plans and specifications. This is a total set-aside for 8(a) firms on the eligible list of firms in the Small Business Administration Washington District Office. Request from non-8(a) firms will not be accepted. The construction cost range is $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. The Standard Industrial Code is 1542. Solicitation documents will be available approximately August 3, 1998. All requests for bid packages shall be in writing addressed to the Contracting Officer and accompanied by a $100.00 deposit in the form of a CASHIER'S CHECK, CERTIFIED CHECK or MONEY ORDER. Deposit is refundable upon return of bid documents. Faxed requests will not be accepted. Bids must be received in Room 1B112 not later than September 3, 1998 at 2:00pm Local Time. Completion time is 365 days. Bid, Performance and Payment Bonds are required. All responsive/responsible bids will be considered. Award is subject to the availability of funds. Posted 07/17/98 (W-SN225191). (0198)

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