Brookhaven National Laboratory, Division of Contracts and Procurement, Building 355, Upton, N.Y. 11973-5000

Z -- SCIENCE MUSEUM POC David Dale, Sr. Contracts Specialist, (516) 344-3199. Brookhaven National Laboratory located approximately 60 miles East of New York City intends to solicit bids for the following: SCIENCE MUSEUM. Note: this project is set aside for small businesses only. Work consists of, but not limited to, construct a new facility of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. The building will have an open layout for presenting museum displays. Included will be office, work room, classroom, toilets, and mechanical spaces. Office, classroom, work room, toilets have suspended ceilings. Mechanical trades included are HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. Electrical requirements are power and light, telecommunication and fire alarms. All work will be awarded on a single contract. Estimated construction time is 36 weeks. Estimated construction cost is $1,000,000-$2,000,000. A 20% Bid Bond is required. Payment and Performance Bonds are required after contract award. Brookhaven National Laboratory is charging a non-refundable fee of $150 for bid documents. Personal Checks made out to ``Brookhaven National Laboratory'' are acceptable. Checks may be sent immediately and bid packages will be mailed upon availability. Requests for bid packages received without proper payment will not be acknowledged. (0346)

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