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Z -- FIRST FLOOR & HVAC RENOVATION SOL GS-06P-96-GYC-0024(N) DUE 070996 POC Contact,Pat Blitgen,816/926-5317,Contracting Officer,Mitchell R. Akers,816/ 926-5317 Pre-Invitation Notice for First Floor & HVAC Renovation, United States Courthouse, 123 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Job PCN RIA95400. RFP o/a 06/04/96. Estimated Cost Range: $1,000,000-$5,000,000. Time for completion: 300 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed. No document charge or deposit is required. Project involves: Furnish/install carpet, vinyl and ceramic tile, masonry, concrete, structural steel, GFRC wall panels, windows, doors/frames, wall partitions, millwork, fire sprinklers, boilers, hot water heater, light fixtures and acoustic ceiling systems. Work also includes selective demolition, painting, glazing, plumbing, HVAC repair and replacement, miscellaneous electrical work, PCB removal and asbestos abatement. PCB's may be present in the light fixtures and asbestos is contained in the vinyl floor tile and pipe lagging. The bidder, or subcontractor, performing the asbestos abatement and/or PCB removal work shall meet the competency qualification requirements as specified in Section 00120 of the specifications and provide bodily injury liability insurance coverage. Such coverage must encompass liabilities arising from work with the hazardous materials involved. The Government will not indemnify against such risks. Project includes the following option: Option No. 1: Removal and replacement of boilers in basement mechanical room including controls, air intakes, flues, and electrical work. Modifications to existing steam and hot water heating system, including replacement of insulation, connections for new hot water boiler system, piping, and insulation. Removal and replacement of electric unit heaters in restrooms. To order plans and specifications for this project, please call 816-926-7881, leave necessary information. All responsible sources may submit a offer which will be considered by the agency. (0130)

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