United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, 225 N. Humphreys Blvd., Memphis, TN 38166-0300

Z -- PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION CENTER - EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS SOL 475450-96-A-0164 DUE 083096 POC Bettye S. Perkins, Facilities Contract Specialist, 901/747-7628 The project consists of furnishing all labor, material and equipment necessary for the exterior cleaning and restoration at the historically significant Philadelphia Processing & Distribution Center. On-site contact is William Dobbins (215/895-8234. Offerors must be experienced in masonry (specifically limestone) restoration work and primarily engaged in this line for a minimum of five (5) years, and who, in addition, must have satisfactorily completed at least three (3) projects of similar size and scope. The estimated cost range is between $1,200,000.00 and $1,700,000.00 with completion within 330 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. An informal walk-through will be held at 10 a.m. on August 13, 1996. Due date for receipt of offers is August 30, 1996, 4 p.m. Cost of the plans and specifications for this project is $35 per set, non-refundable. Be sure to reference the subject solicitation number on your request. If you desire plans for this project, please send your request, along with your fee remittance made payable to USPS Disbursing Officer, addressed to the United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, Attention Bettye Perkins, 225 N. Humphreys Blvd., Fourth Floor, Memphis, TN 38166-0300 (901/747-7628; FAX 901/747-7408). To expedite, FAX a copy of check or money order before mailing. If FAX is received before 1 p.m. on a given day, the plans and specs will be mailed that day via two-day priority mail. If you wish them mailed overnight, send additional $15 for each set. Plans will also be available for your inspection at the following locations: 1. Maintenance Supervisor, Philadelphia, PA; 2. Local Plan Rooms; and, 3. F. W. Dodge, Inc. This is a negotiated procurement, therefore, offers will not be publicly opened. (0214)

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