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Z -- US POSTAL SERVICE IS ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A NEW HOLDING TANK AT GMF/VMF, 1050 FORBELL STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11256-9998 SOL RFP #415046-96-A-0037 DUE 080196. POC Project Manager, Charles J. Caramanna, (215) 931-5142 and Contracts Specialist Linda A. Retallick, (215) 931-5436. The work consists of providing all labor, material, equipment and services to complete the construction of a new 150,000 gallon water storage tank and associated pumps, piping, controls and services including all incidental work described in the solicitation documents. OFFERORS MUST BE EXPERIENCED IN MECHANICAL/TANK ERECTION WORK AND PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN THIS LINE FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND WHO, IN ADDITION, SHALL HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AT LEAST THREE (3) PROJECTS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND SCOPE. The estimated price range is between $500,000.00 and $600,000.00 with completion within 180 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. A PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR JULY 22, 1196, 11:00AM, AT THE GMF/VMF, MAINTENANCE MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM, 1050 FORBELL STREET, BROOKLYN NY. Solicitation packages will be available on or about July 1, 1996 at $40.00 per set, NON-REFUNDABLE from Castro-Blanco Piscioneri & Assoc., 62 Cooper SQ, New York, NY 10003-7144, telephone number (212) 254-2700, referencing Solicitation #415046-96-A-037. All checks/Money Orders must be made payable to Disbursing Officer, US Postal Service. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. OFFERS ARE DUE BY 4:00PM, ON AUGUST 1, 1996 AND SHOULD BE SENT TO FACILITIES SERVICE OFFICE, 2 HUDSON PL, 5TH FL, HOBOKEN NJ 07030-5502. (176)

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