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Z -- STERILIZER RENOVATION SOL 5114-6-3020 DUE 090296 POC Lorna Flansburg, Contract Specialist, 309-681-6615 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, has a requirement for Sterilizer Renovation, Building #2, National Animal Disease Center, Ames, Iowa. The work involves the renovation and remanufacture of six (6) sterilizers as described in the specifications. This work shall include, but is not limited to, project management, demolition of sterilizer equipment and services, replacement of existing rubber biocontainment seal, installation of mechanical and electrical services from existing building services to the sterilizers, and remanufacture of the sterilizers, including final hookup of services by the Sterilizer Manufacturer. Includes removal and proper disposal of all asbestos containing materials on the six existing sterilizers and their related plumbing. Solicitation package will be mailed on or about 08/02/96. The SIC code for this project is 1731. The related small business size standard is $7 million. Contract duration is 180 calendar days. Estimated price range is between $100,000 to $250,000. Copies of the solicitation will only be provided in response to written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor. Telephone requests will not be honored. Fax requests to 309-681-6680. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. (0201)

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