U.S.P.F.O. for MA, Contracting, 143 Speen St., Natick MA 01760-2599

Z -- UPGRADE HEATING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SOL DAHA19-97-B0001 DUE 012397 POC William B. Devitt, Contract Specialist, 508-233-5761 FAX 508-233-6122. PRE-SOLICITATION: The project covered by this statement consists of furnishing all plant, labor, supplies, equipment, materials and transportation for upgrading the heating system for the main aircraft hangar (Building #15) in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. The project includes replacing an existing boiler and converting another boiler to hot water. Heat fixtures and piping will be replaced. Work involves all associated demolition, some site work, removal of trench drains and associated electrical work and does include asbestos removal. Project has critical time parameters as follow: a. Heat system will not be off prior to 15 April 97, b. Hangar will be available for use during June 1997. There is one additive bid item for painting and sealing the hangar floor. All work to be performed at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA in accordance with the plans and specifications. Performance period is for 180 days after receipt of the Notice to proceed. Estimated magnitude of construction is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. Interested parties qualified to perform work under SIC 1711, Plumbing, Heating and Air Condi-tioning, should notify this office, in writing, of their intrest in bidding as the prime contractor. Bid packages are not yet available but anticipated issue date is on/about 23 DEC 96. (0345)

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