Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office, Office of Facilities Management, (182C), 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20420

Y -- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS SOL 646-400/9801-AE DUE 111898 POC Contact: Samuel E. Duncan (Contracting Officer),202/565-9213, William Lasley (Project Manager), 202/565-6280 VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA-The works includes three nursing units to be upgraded by constructing a new six-story addition and renovating existing spaces. Only the three upper floors of new construction and adjacent existing areas are involved. The first three floors of new construction structural steel framing will remain open. Metal deck and concrete floor slabs will be used on top three floors and roof of new construction. The work includes all interior walls and finishes for both new and renovated areas. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection systems and site work are included for the new and renovated areas. Asbestos abatement in renovated areas is included. -- Cost Range; Between $10 and $20 million. Bid Documents will be available October 20, 1998. Request for bid documents shall be forwarded to Reid & Stuhldreher, One North Shore Center, Suite 300, 12 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.-Telephone 412/231-0700. A refundable deposit of $125 per set will be made for bid documents. -- When requesting bid documents, state name, address and solicitation number. -- All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Posted 09/22/98 (W-SN252795). (0265)

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