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Z -- EXPANSION EXISTING POST OFFICE, MAIN POST OFFICE, PICKERING OH 43147-9998 Solicitation #232098-96-A-0227 DUE 090396. POC Joan Robinson, Facilities Contract Specialist, (410) 997-6241. The US Postal Service is soliciting proposals for the expansion of an existing Post Office located at 520 Hill Rd. in Pickerington OH. The work includes but is not limited to, site work, structures, roofing, finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related work to provide an approximate 8,000 Sq. Ft. addition to the existing facility. The estimated price range is between $600,000.00 and $1,000,000.00 with completion within 180 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. To be considered responsive the contractor/proposer must have a minimum of 5 years as a general contractor and previous experience on similar projects. Other requirements include the following: (1) Successful completion and favorable references for similar projects; (2) Financial stability. The proposals will be evaluated in the areas listed in descending order of importance: (1) cost/price, (2) previous experience, (3) references, and (4) financial stability. The award will be made on the offer determined to be in the best interest of the Postal Service. The project will be bid on the basis of a single prime contract. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM on September 03, 1996. Plans and specifications will be available on or about August 2, 1996 at a cost of $55.00 per set, Non-Refundable. Make Checks/Money Orders payable to: USPS Disbursing Officer, referencing Solicitation: #232098-96-A-0227. Please Do No Send Cash. Address to obtain solicitation packages is as follows: Kellam and Associates, Attn: Hezekiah Bradley, 612 North Park St., Columbus, OH 43215-1626. Offers will not be publicly opened. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relative standing of the offer will not disclosed to anyone except those postal personnel whose official duties require such information until award of contract is made. The Postal Service reserves the right to reject any or all offers. (204)

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