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Z -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR THE SOUTH JERSEY DISTRICT WITH MINOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL SOL 232098-96-A-0198 DUE 070896. The United States Postal Service is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for an indefinite quantity construction contract in the states of New Jersey and Delaware. The contractor must be licensed to remove 3 square/linear feet or less of friable ACBM. No preproposal conference is scheduled since projects are throughout the area. The work to be performed under this contract is to be coordinated through the work order process. At the discretion of the Contracting Officer, one or more contracts may be awarded. Contractors must have a minimum of two (2) years experience as of the issue date of this solicitation. Contractors must also possess the capabilities of working at least four (4) jobs at the same time. Specific work order(s) will be issued by the Contracting Officer in accordance with the Unit Price Schedule and Specifications. Work Orders will be issued totaling not more than $250,000 during the two (2) year period of the contract. The initial limit of $250,000.00 may be increased by modification as agreed upon by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer up to a maximum of $1,000,000.00. The Postal Service guarantees a minimum of $10,000.00 of construction work order(s). Offerors are required to submit one (1) multiplier to be applied to the various Unit Prices established in the Unit Price Schedule. The multiplier must contain the Offeror's overhead, profit, bonds, insurance and all other contingencies. No allowances for such items will be made after contract award. Award will be based on proposal considered most advantageous to the United States Postal Service. Proposal Packages will be available on or about June 26, 1996 at a cost of $40.00 per set (non-refundable). Make check or money order payable to the United States Postal Service, referencing Solicitation #232098-96-A-0198. PLEASE NOTE: OFFERS WILL NOT BE PUBLICLY OPENED. The number of offers received, the identify of the offerors, the amount of any offer, or relative standing of the offers WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED TO ANYONE until after award of contract is made. The U. S. Postal Service reserves the right to reject any or all offers. (185)

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