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Y -- NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED, AKRON PA MAIN POST OFFICE, N 7TH ST & W FULTON, AKRON PA 17501-9998 SOL RFP# 232098-98-A-0091 DUE 082198 POC Hekima Wallace, Facilities Contract Specialist (410) 997-6254 and Ted Balchunas, Project Manager (410) 997-6244 E-MAIL: click here to contact issuing office, hwallac1@email.usps.gov. The project involves the construction of the new 3,290 sq. ft. Main Post Office in Akron PA. The site is approximately 77,000 sq. ft. Provide all necessary construction services for a new postal facility. Work includes site work, utilities and construction of a frame/brick building. 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 will not be held.The estimated price range is between $300,000 and $400,000 with completion required within 240 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages will be available on or about July 27, 1998 at $100.00 per set, NON-REFUNDABLE, from Attn: Jeff Artz, Gilbert Architects, 626 N Charlotte St, Lancaster PA 17603-2935 (717) 291-1077 FAX: (717) 392-3923 referencing 232098-98-A-0091. All checks/money orders must be made payable to the US Postal Service, Disbursing Officer. Cash will not be accepted. Offers are due August 21, 1998 at 4:00 pm. Any planroom, within the project area, wishing to receive a package free of charge, please fax or email a written request to H. Wallace (410) 997-6260 or hwallac1@email.usps.gov A list of planrooms and/or planholders can be received by written request only via fax or email. No phone requests for planholders list will be honored. 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. Posted 07/27/98 (W-SN228907). (0208)

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