VA Medical Center, 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723

Z -- CORRECT FIRE SAFETY DEFICIENCIES, BLDG 38 SOL 678-39-96 DUE 090596 POC Pam Hayes, 520-629-4611 Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation to install a complete automatic fire sprinkler system (73,000 sf of unsprinkled space and modifications in additional areas), repair to various walls/ceilings requiring fire and/or smoke ratings, replacement of doors requiring fire ratings, and installation of one exterior window all in accordance with drawings and specifications. The majority of work is the automatic fire sprinkler system (supervisory switches and connection to existing fire alarm circuits are included). Significant branches of work include fire protection, doors and windows, finishes (gypsum board/framing, plastering, painting) firestopping and sealants, and electrical. Invitation for bid will be issued on or about August 5, 1996 and bid opening will be on or about September 5, 1996. A pre-bid conference will be held on August 21, 1996 at 9am. Attendance at the pre-bid conference by prospective bidders is strongly encouraged. Construction cost estimate is between $250,000.00 and $500,000,00. The standard industrial classification (SIC Code) for this project is 1711. It is the goal of this medical center to make a contract award for the construction of this project before the end of September 1996. However, due to seasonal bed capacity constraints, actual construction work on site will not begin until February 3, 1977. The time between Notice to Proceed (11/4/96) and actual construction work on site will be used to complete all preliminary work and preparations (submittals, equipment orders, mobilization, etc.) such that the contractor will be able to begin construction work on February 3, 1977 and complete all construction work by May 23, 1977. Requests for plans, specifications, etc, must be in writing on company letterhead and mailed or faxed to Pam Hayes (90C), VA Medical Center, 3601 S. Sixth Avenue, Tucson AZ 85723. Fax number is 520-629-4723. No telephone requests will be accepted. This project is open to both small and large businesses. (0198)

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