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

Z -- FORT WORTH, TEXAS PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION CENTER - RELOCATE/UPGRADE BUSINESS MAIL ENTRY UNIT & BATTERY ROOM SOL 475450-96-A-0177 DUE 080296 POC Bettye S. Perkins, Facilities Contract Specialist, 901/747-7628 The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to relocate and upgrade the Business Mail Entry Unit (BMEU) and Battery Room at the Processing & Distribution Center, 4600 Mark IV Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76161-9998, in accordance with plans and specifications. On-site contact is Facility Engineer Anthony Dobek (817/625-3569). Site visitation is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. The estimated cost range is between $450,000 and $500,000, with a construction completion date of 150 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Cost of the plans and specifications for this project is $50 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 your 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 $20 for each set. Plans will also be available for your inspection at the following locations: 1. Plant Manager, Fort Worth, TX 76161-9998; 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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