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Y -- 4160V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE AT THE NATIONAL ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER, AMES, IOWA SOL 1375-3K15-95 DUE 082295 POC Contracting Officer, Mike Thompson, 301-344-0298 Pre-Solicitation Notice - It is the intent of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service to upgrade the 4160 electrical distribution and communication cabling system at the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa. The NADC high-voltage distribution system runs underground through a series of manholes. The system is generally duplexed (redundant but all conductors share the same electrical manhole and duct system; which in the event of a major short in one of the manholes it can disable both electrical feeds to buildings or transformers. The major scope of work for the upgrade under this project consists of (1) re-route the electrical feeders separately through an existing communication manhole system to provide a higher level of reliability; (2) install new high voltage cables in the new route; (3) install multi-duct system and communication cabling; (4) install sump pump at each existing electrical manhole. The estimated cost of construction is between $250,000 and $450,000. Solicitation packages will be available on or about July 21, 1995. The bid documents will be provided, at no cost to bidders, by APACE Architects and Engineers, 1425 Northeast Rock Island Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61603. The point of contact is Mark Cordes and he can be reached on 309-685-4722. A pre-bid conference will be scheduled midway through the bid phase. Bids will be opened on or about August 22, 1995. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. (0153)

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