Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, Attn: Contracting Officer, 181 Wainwright Rd, Halligan Hall,Stop 21A,U.S. Naval Academy,Annapolis, MD 21402-5013

Z -- PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE -- REPLACE ICE RINK CHILLER AND COOLING TOWER, DAHLGREN HALL, U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS, MD SOL N62477-96-B-0523 DUE 020397 POC David Julian 410-293-3163 The project will include replacement of the ice rink refrigeration system at Dahlgren Hall. The new system shall be a multi-compressor, reciprocating water cooled brine (40% Ethylene Glycol) chiller, specifically manufactured for ice rink duty. The existing cooling tower, associated piping and equipment located within the existing outdoor cooling tower enclosure shall be replaced with one new forced draft counter flow cooling tower and associated piping. This project is UNRESTRICITED. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond. The SIC code for this project is 1711. The projected date for the availability of the solicitation is 2 January 1997. The projected bid opening is 2 February 1997. The estimated cost range for this project is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. There is a non-refundable charge of $23.00 for this solicitation payable by check or money order to the Treasurer of the United States. (0345)

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