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Z -- NEW CONSTRUCTION - BEAR DE MAIN POST OFFICE, RT 40 & RICKEY BLVD, BEAR DE 19701-9998 SOL RFP #232098-96-A-0245. Due 090496. POC Hekima Wallace, Facilities Contract Specialist, 410-997-6200. Scope of work: This project includes all sitework and building construction necessary to complete a 28,500 sq ft Main Post Office in Bear DE at Rt 40 & Rickey Blvd. This project will be a USPS owned building on a USPS owned site. It will utilize full drawings and specifications based on the USPS Mid-Size Building Designs (a program of standard buildings). The drawings have been site adapted and reflect local requirements that have slightly changed some standard internal layouts. The project will be bid on the basis of a single prime contract. A two-step solicitation method is being utilized. Contractors will be required to submit two sealed submittals, one containing their technical qualifications and the other containing their cost proposal. Only those contractors who satisfactorily demonstrate the required technical qualifications will have their cost proposal evaluated. The technical qualifications require the following: (1) Offeror must have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a General Contractor, (2) Successful completion of a minimum of at least five (5) projects of similar size and scope, (3) Favorable references for the five similar projects; (4) Financial stability. The estimated price range is between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000 with completion required within 270 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. A preproposal conference has been scheduled for August 22, 1996 at 1:00 pm at the USPS Southern NJ District Offices, 501 Benigno Blvd, Bellmawr, NJ 08031 (Contact George Eckmann for directions). (609) 933-4417). Solicitation packages will be available on or about August 5, 1996 at $100.00 per set, NON-REFUNDABLE, from Attn: Eugene Schiavo/Milton Smith, Kitchen & Associates, 216 Haddon Ave Suite 705, Westmont NJ 08108-2876 (609) 854-1880, fax (609) 854-3842, referencing 232098-96-A-0245. All checks/money orders must be made payable to the US Postal Service. Cash will not be accepted. Offers are due September 4, 1996 at 4:00 pm. 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. (214)

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