U.S. Postal Service, Kansas City Facilities Service Office, 6800 W. 64th St., Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66202-4179

Y -- VADNAIS HEIGHTS MN BUILDING EXPANSION SOL 193045-98-A-0053 DUE 090898 POC See below THIS SOLICITATION IS RESTRICTED TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS PREVIOUSLY PRE-QUALIFIED UNDER SOLICITATION 193045-98-A-0534. SPECIAL NOTE: THIS PROJECT IS NOT FUNDED AND AWARD IS SUBJECT TO FUNDING APPROVAL. On or about 8/10/98, this office will issue a Request for Proposal for a building expansion at Vadnais Heights MN Post Office. Proposals will be opened on 9/8/98 at 3:00 PM. THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC PROPOSAL OPENING. The value of the work is estimated to be between $2.35 Million and $2.75 Million. Description of the work is: The project consists of a 20,000 sq. ft. enclosed carrier vehicle garage addition and a 2,000 sq. ft. loading dock addition to an existing office warehouse building. The entire 24,000 sq. ft. existing building will be remodeled to include a lobby, offices, storage rooms, electrical/communications/mechanical room, men's and women's locker rooms and toilets, carrier vestibule, and a criminal investigative office. The work will also include the demolition of existing interior partitions and other miscellaneous demolition. The site work includes parking lot modifications and expansion, including asphalt and concrete paving, curbs, ramps, stairs, walks, and retaining walls. The site is bounded on the west by McMenemy Street. The contractor will be required to commence work within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed and complete within 300 calendar days. Liquidated damages will be accessed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. There will be a NON-REFUNDABLE FEE FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. After 8/10/98, contact "Jorji" at Kelly Blueprint, 8877 West 75th, Overland Park, KS 66204-2275, telephone 913/341-2333, for the cost per set and to order plans and specifications. Do not send money to the Postal Service. Plans and specifications will be furnished and mailed by Kelly Blueprint. Questions regarding the content of the plans and specifications should be directed to Martin Thompson, Rafferty Rafferty Tollefson Architects, telephone 651/224-4831. Only questions regarding the proposal procedures should be directed to Linda Hoefer, Facilities Service Office, 6800 West 64th St, Ste 100, Overland Park, KS 66202-4179, telephone 913/831-1855, Ext. 704. Plans and specifications will be available for inspection by offers at this office and the following locations: Vadnais Heights MN Post Office; your nearest Dodge Reports, Construction Market Data, and Construction Update Plan Room offices. Posted 08/17/98 (W-SN237729). (0229)

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