Facilities Service Office, U.S. Postal Service, 7800 N Stemmons Frwy, Suite 400, Dallas TX 75247-4217

Z -- NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113-9998 -- SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS SOL 482980-99-A-0616 DUE 123098 POC Kevin M. Gaughan, Project Manager, 214/819-8946 This solicitation is for construction of security improvements to the existing Main Post Office in New Orleans, Louisiana. The work includes but is not limited to sitework, fencing, demolition, concrete, painting, metal doors, door hardware, metal fabrications, signage, security systems and electrical, in accordance with plans and specifications. The building is occupied and the work will require coordination with the existing building tenants. Pre-proposal conference to be held at subject site on 12/10/98 at 10:30 am. Successful offeror must submit their subcontracting plan for small and minority-owned and woman-owned business. The contractor shall subcontract with minority bueinss firms in an amount aggregating not less than 10% of the total value of its subcontracts. Offeror must include documentation from bonding agent indicating offeror's capability at the time offer is due. Performance bonds in the amount of 100% and Payment bonds in the amount of 50% will be required from the successful offeror within forty-eight (48) hours after notification of award. Offers will be received in this office prior to, but not later than, 3:30 pm on December 30, 1998. This is a request for proposals, therefore, no public opening will be conducted. The relative standing of offeror will no longer be disclosed due to the new performance evaluation factors outlined in the Solicitation package. The Postal Service will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforming to the solicitation offers the best value to the Postal Service. Proposal documents, plans and specifications will be available on November 24, 1998 at a cost of $200.00 per set (FULLY REFUNDABLE) payable by check or money order only. Requests for packages shall be forwarded to Dallas Facilities Service Office, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 667180, Dallas, TX 75266-7180, Attn: Eunice Jacobson. Check or money orders must be made payable to DISBURSING OFFICER, US POSTAL SERVICE. Any questions regarding this solicitation may be obtained by calling Eunice Jacobson at 214/819-7234. Offerors are encouraged to submit their requests for plans and proposals by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, or Express Mail).***** Posted 11/24/98 (W-SN274463). (0328)

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