VA WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, 3495 BAILEY AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14215

Z -- INSTALL TWO WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS SOL 528-05-96 DUE 070996 POC Contact Point, CHERIE WIDGER-KRESGE, (716)862-3656, Contracting Officer, CHERIE WIDGER-KRESGE, (716)862-3656, Additional Contact, CHERIE WIDGER-KRESGE, (716)862-3656 Provide all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment required to install two (2) water softener systems at the VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY as required by the plans and specifications. Work includes, but is not limited to: removal of existing systems, installation of new systems, start-up, and operational testing. The bid package will be issued 06/03/96 and the Bid Opening is scheduled for 07/09/96 at 1:00p.m. in Room 67C (Basement). The pre-bid conference is scheduled for 06/14/96 at 9:00a.m. in Room 104A (first floor). The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) relevant to this procurement is 1711 - Plumbing, Heating (Except Electric), and Air Conditioning. To receive a bid package, submit a written request indicating company's name, street address (no post office box), telephone number, fax number, and bid deposit of $25.00 (Company or Cashier's Check - NO CASH) endorsed to the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury to the attention of the Contracting Officer. The bid deposit is refundable upon return of the bid package. Award is subject to the availability of funds. Construction performance period is 60 calendar days. A ninety (90) calendar day bid acceptance period is required. Estimated Construction Cost is: Between $25,000 and $100,000. (0138)

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