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Z -- RENOVATIONS TO FDA'S LOS ANGELES, CA, LABORATORY FACILITY SOL 221-96-9614 DUE 121395 POC James Sawyer, Contract Specialist, (301) 443-4460, Caroline Dean, Contracting Officer, (301) 443-4460 Presolicitation Notice: Work at FDAs Los Angeles, CA, Laboratory Facility includes, but is not limited to, replacement of certain components of the existing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system; converting a portion of the first floor office space to laboratory space which includes laboratory furniture equipped with sinks, electrical outlets, laboratory piping systems, and special air exhaust systems; additional laboratory waste piping; modifications to existing electrical equipment; replacement of certain sanitary piping serving the basement, first and second floor levels; and new electrical equipment serving various areas of each level of the building including the penthouse and roof. Category of work includes, but is not limited to: demolition; removal of asbestos; masonry; carpentry; welding; plumbing; steam piping; mechanical systems; installations; electrical; and overhead crane service. A fixed price contract is contemplated with a 270 calendar day performance period. The estimated cost of construction is between $1,000,000 and 5,000,000. The solicitation issue date is on or about November 27, 1995, and the bid opening date will be approximately 30 days later. This requirement is open to all qualified sources. The applicable SIC code is 1542. Solicitation packages are available at a nonrefundable cost of $81.00 per set and only company checks or money orders, made payable to: Food and Drug Administration will be accepted. Solicitation packages can be obtained by submitting a written request (referencing this solicitation number and including name, company address, telephone and fax numbers) and appropriate payment to the above address. A bid bond is required with the bid submissions, and performance and payment bonds will be required from the awardee. The availability of solicitation packages is limited and will be furnished until the supply is exhausted on a first received, first served basis. (0300)

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