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Z -- INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, 9TH FLR. JWP FB Sol GS-05P-96-GAC-0011, Due 121495, contact, Martiza Cruz, 312/886-6923. Interior alterations for part of the ninth floor of the John Weld Peck Federal Building, 550 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, which includes an approximate 12,000 sq. ft. area to receive new metal stud and drywall partitions along with suspended acoustical panel ceilings incorporating new lighting. Finish work includes new painting, carpet tiles and carpet sheet goods, along with some ceramic tile. Wood doors are stained. In addition to lighting, new electrical power work, new fire alarm strobe work and required equipment for special services is also required. HVAC work includes new ductwork and mixing boxes to replace demolition of existing same, along with new boots to new light troffers. An air conditioning unit with roof top condenser is also required for computer facilities. Plumbing work involves two new kitchen areas along with a small toilet room and men and women toilets and locker area facilities with attached shower rooms. In addition to the above, work is an existing space involves abatement of approx. 17,000 sq. ft. of asbestos containing floor tile which is under carpet tile, also to be demolished and replaced with new carpet tiles. This area shall be repainted and existing window blinds shall be cleaned. Minor new partition work and removal and re-installation of existing ceiling panels (for HVAC work) is also required for this area. Note: Construction for this project involves phasing. After the 12,000 sq. ft. area is completed, asbestos abatement proceeds in phases as the existing space remains occupied (also see optional bid no. 2 for phasing). Moving of furniture and equipment shall be made by the Government. Work under option 1 includes renovating three existing toilet rooms; two for men, one for women; new suspended acoustical ceilings with new lighting and exhaust. New fixtures and lavatories in compliance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. Some existing fixtures to remain. New ceramic tile as well as new tile over existing tile. Work under option 2 includes new sprinkler system for both the new 12,000 sq. ft. and existing occupied areas. Will also include the three toilet rooms of option 1. Sprinkler work also involves phased construction while the existing space is occupied. The completion time for this project is 300 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed. Estimated cost of the project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.00. In order to be considered for award, bidders must quote a lump sum price for the alterations, as well as, separate prices for the two options. This procurement is set aside for small business. The standard industrial classification is 1542, the size standard is 17M. Anticipated issue date on or about November 14, 1995. See Note 1. (298)

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