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Z -- UPGRADE APRON FOR HM-15, NAVAL AIR STATION, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX SOL N62467-96-B-0857 DUE 091996 POC For technical inquiries prior to bid opening, FAX 803/820-5853 Attn: C. Wilber, Code 0211CW. Contracting Officer for this solicitation is L. R. Fisk. Information regarding ordering plans and specs is provided at the end of this announcement. THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY. A SOLICITATION NOTICE WILL BE ISSUED AT A LATER DATE. THIS PRE-SOLICITATION IS BEING ADVERTISED ON AN ''UNRESTRICTED'' BASIS INVITING FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The work includes demolition of existingasphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete airfield pavements and reconstruction of the pavement with Portland cement concrete pavement. Approximately 6% of the project area consists of a segment of Taxiway Sierra; the rest consists of upgradingaircraft parking apron pavement to provide parking spaces for eight helicopters, a new Type ''B'' Aircraft Washrack, and a new lighted VFR helipad. Taxiway Centerline Lighting and Apron Peripheral Lighting and incidental work related to the primaryfacility upgrades are included. The existing concrete pavement that is removed shall be reused as the primary component of the Cement-Stablized Crushed Concrete Subbase for the new pavement. For Plans and Specifications: There is a $40.00Non-Refundable charge for ''EACH'' set of Plans and Specifications. No telephone orders for your Plans and Specifications can be accepted; however, if problems arise concerning your request, call Ronnie Mitchum at 803/743-4040. To order, make companycheck payable to: US Treasury and send to: DEFENSE PRINTING SERVICE DETACHMENT OFFICE, ATTN: RONNIE MITCHUM, P O BOX 71359, CHARLESTON, SC 29415. FOR FEDERAL EXPRESS: DEFENSE PRINTING SERVICE DETACHMENT OFFICE, ATTN: RONNIE MITCHUM, 2825 AVENUE ''D''North, SUITE B, CHARLESTON, 29408-1802. To obtain a Plan Holders List fax your request to at 803/743-3027. Plan Holders List will be mailed. We cannot fax Plan Holders List. For inquiries about Bid Opening Date or Number of Amendments; contactShirley Shumer at 803/820-5923. Technical Inquiries prior to Bid Opening must be submitted in writing 15 days before Bid Opening Date are due to the address listed above, or faxed to 803/820-5853, Attn: Cathy Wilber, Code 0211CW. Estimated cost isbetween $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. Estimated duration of the contract is 370 days for completion.(0212)

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