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C -- A/E DESIGN PAINT WATER TOWER, BUILDING NO. 86 SOL 656-96-101 DUE 090895 POC Contact Point, CAROL VASSAR, (612)255-6309, Contracting Officer, GARY R. HULTGREN, (612)255-6308 Provide Architect, Engineer & Technical Service to design Paint Water Tower. Scope to include design repair deteriorated metal and sandblast and paint water tower inside and out. A/E is to conduct an analysis to determine the structural integrity of the tower, tank and riser, develop drawings and specifications for sandblasting and painting the tower inside and out and design a cathodic protection system. Selection will be based on the following criteria: Recent specialized experience of firm in type of work required, professional capacity of the firm to accomplish the contemplated work within the time and cost limitations; recent experience of firm in the design; professional qualification of the staff, subcontractors and consultants to be assigned to the project. The estimated construction cost is $156,000. Firms desiring consideration shall submit appropriate SF 254 and SF 255 no later than close of business, September 8, 1995. This is not a request for proposal. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8712, set-aside for small business and restricted to firms located in a 175 mile radius of St Cloud, Minnesota. Subject to the availability of funds. (0221)

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