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12 -- FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, PHILADELPHIA P&DC, PHILADELPHIA PA 19101-9998 SOL 232098-99-A-0012 DUE 121898 POC D. Evick, (410) 997-6243 or J. Robinson, (410) 997-6225 Provide and install a new fire alarm system in the USPS Processing and Distribution Center and attached Truck Terminal Annex at 30th and Market Streets. Work includes demolition of existing fire alarm systems and installation of new panels and devices, including smoke dectectors, heat detectors, pull stations, strobes and horns. Also included is adding fire alarm system control of existing building air handlers and tying in the existing elevator control systems with the new fire alarm system. Evaluation criteria: Cost, Financial, Contractors shall include with their proposals list of at least three projects similar to this project and meeting the following criteria: Completed within the last five years; Fire alarm system construction cost of at least $1,000,000; Work performed as renovation in an existing occupied building; Provide the owner's representative's name, address and phone number for each referenced project. The estimated price range is between $1,2 million and 1,3 million with completion with 365 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled at the site, December 7th @ 10:00 AM. Offers are due on December 18, 1998 at 3:00 PM. Plans and Specifications will be available on or about December 20th at $70.00 per set, Non-refundable, referencing Solicitation No. 232098-99-A-0012. Please do not send cash. Checks/money orders payable to USPS, Disbursing Officer. Address to obtain packages is as follows: STV Inc., Attn. Randall J. Hallman, 205 W. Welsh Dr., Pottstown PA 19464. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one 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 11/17/98 (W-SN272296). (0321)

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