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Z -- EXPANSION PROJECT, RMS. 122, 128-129, 141 & 142, BULK MAIL ENTRY UNIT, CINCINNATI, OH 45234-9441 SOL. 232098-96-A-0228. DUE 090496. POC Joan Robinson, Facilities Contract Specialist, (410)997-6241. The work will include, but is not limited to, furnishing all labor, equipment, appliances, devices and materials, and performing all operations necessary to complete the following: 1. Selective demolition or removal of existing walls and partitions, doors, windows, interior finishes, abandoned conveyors, mechanical equipment, ductwork or piping, electrical fixtures and devices, site improvements and related items as shown or indicated on drawings or a required to complete all work required on this project. 2. Construction of Rooms 122, 128 thru 129, 141 and 142 including related and incidental work shown or indicated on the drawings or required to complete all work required on this project. 3. Modification of existing Look-Out Gallery (LOG) to accommodate new construction. 4. Completion of miscellaneous site work as shown or indicated on the drawings including repair of all pavement damaged or altered during construction operations. 5. Completion of all mechanical and electrical work necessary to remove existing equipment or components and to install new equipment and components in a fully operational manner as shown or indicated on the drawings and as required to complete the work of this project. The facility is located at 1591 Dalton Ave., Bldg B, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, OH 45234. This project will be bid on the basis of a single prime contract. The existing Bulk Mail Entry Unit and the Process & Distribution Center will remain in full operation throughout the contract period. Construction will not start until January 15, 1997. The estimated price range is between $400,000.00 and $600,000.00 with completion within 120 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM on September 04, 1996. Plans and specifications will be available on or about August 05, 1996 at a cost of $50.00 per set, Non-Refundable. Make Checks/Money Orders payable to: United States Postal Service, referencing Solicitation #232098-96-A-0228. Please Do Not Send Cash. Address to obtain solicitation packages is as follows: Mike Karpinski, Firestone, Jaros & Mullin, 7610 Odentangy River Rd., Columbus OH 43235-1317, (614)431-2212. 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 be 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. (207)

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