Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Acquisition & Materiel Management (90C), 400 Veterans Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39531

Z -- REPLACEMENT OF SUSPENDED ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS, BLDG. NO.'S 3, 4, 41, 57 AND 62, DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER DIVISION, GULFPORT, MS, PROJECT NO. 520-95-128. SOL 520-32-95 DUE 081095 POC Contact Point, Ben Kotulski, (601)385-5790 Project consists of furnishing all Labor, Materials and Equipment necessary for the removal and replacement of 40,000 sq. ft. of 2' x 4' acoustical ceiling panels and suspended gypsum wallboard ceiling systems. Additional work consists of the removal and reinstallation of electrical/mechanical fixtures and installation of suspended plaster ceiling systems in designated building areas. New gypsum wallboard and plaster ceiling suspension systems will require the furnishing and installation of anchorage fixtures, hanger wire, main runner and furring channels, 3/8'' rib lath, 5/8'' fire rated gypsum wallboard, 3 coat plaster application, wallboard taping and finishing. Accessories for both systems to include furnishing and installation of control joints, casing beads and 24'' square access doors/frames and 3 coat painting of new gypsum wallboard and plaster ceilings. All work to be completed within 270 calendar days after receipt of the ''Notice To Proceed''. Construction cost estimate $250,000 to $500,000. Pre-Bid Conference scheduled on July 24, 1995, at 1:00 P.M., Engineering Conference Room, Bldg. No. 33, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Division, Gulfport, MS. A limited number of bid packages are available and will be issued at no cost on a first come, first served basis, to be requested in writing or by FAX (601) 385-5796, prior to issue date of July 11, 1995. The award of this solicitation is subject to a 90-day bid acceptance time and contingent on the availability of funds. This acquisition is unrestricted; both large and small qualified business firms are encouraged to respond. (0171)

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