VA Medical Center, Attn: Contracting (93), P.O. Box 1034, Portland, OR 97207

C -- UTILITY UPGRADE; CONDENSATE RETURN DUE 111396 POC Rich Hague, 503-273-5210 The VAMC, Portland, Oregon requires A/E services for Project #648-97-111 at the Vancouver Division titled ''Utility Upgrade; Condensage Return''. The scope of work includes site investigation, preliminary design, final design, 35 sets of drawings, specifications, cost estimate, and construction period services. Drawings are to be done on CAD compatible with AutoCad Version 13. A copy of the drawings are to be submitted to the VA on disk at the end of the project. The general scope of work is: This project will replace/upgrade the steam condensate lines under the existing buildings at the Vancouver Campus. This will involve piping, vents, traps and asbestos abatement. This project does not include the condensate mains. The construction cost range for this project is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. Only firms within the Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington areas desiring consideration should submit current SF-254's and SF-255's before Close of Business (4:00 p.m.) local time, November 13, 1996. Selection and award is based on availability of funds. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. (0283)

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