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Z -- AUSTIN, TX 78761-9998 - NORTHEAST STATION, RENOVATION OF HVAC SYSTEM SOL 482980-96-A-0358 DUE 081696. Contact, Kevin Gaughan, 214/819-8946. Work includes, but not limited to, complete renovation of existing heating/air conditioning mechanical systems at the Northeast Station in Austin, Texas. Demolition of existing mechanical consisting of removal of two air cooled 40-ton chillers and one 70-ton central multi-zone cooling/heating station with all associated accessories. All existing ductwork shall be reused for continuous service. New work includes, but not limited to, addition of six roof-top cooling/heating units and one DX split system. New scope also includes a new complete return air-ducted system. Estimated cost range $110,000 - $130,000 and construction time is 75 calendar days. A 20% proposal bond is required. The successful contractor will be required to provide 100% Performance and 50% Payment Bonds within forty-eight (48) hours after notification of award. Successful offeror must submit their Subcontracting Plan for Small and Minority-Owned and Woman-Owned Business initially and thereafter with their progress payments. The contractor shall subcontract with minority business firms in an amount aggregating not less than 10% of the total value of its subcontracts. All interested contractors are encouraged to attend a preproposal conference scheduled for July 30, 1996 at 10:00 am at the Northeast Station in Austin, TX. Offers will be received in this office, prior to, but not later than 3:30 p.m. on August 16, 1996. This is a request for proposals, therefore, no public opening will be conducted. The number of offers received, identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relative standing of offeror will not be disclosed to anyone until after award of a contract is made and the request is submitted in writing. Proposal documents, plans and specifications will be available on July 17, 1996 at a cost of $25.00 per set (NON-REFUNDABLE) payable by check or money order only. Requests for packages shall be forwarded to Dallas Facilities Service Office, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 667180, Dallas, TX 75266-7180, Attn: Kathy Alonzo. Plans may be inspected at the issuing office and any questions and/or information regarding this solicitation may be obtained by calling Mary-Ellen Bothwell at 214/819-7217. Offerors are encouraged to submit their requests for plans and proposals by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, or Express Mail). (200)

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