USDA-ARS-MWA (Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

Z -- REPLACE FIRE ALARM DETECTION SYSTEM, NCAUR, PEORIA IL SOL 5114-7-3049 DUE 020497 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contract Specialist, (309) 681-6616 The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, has the requirement for Replacing the Fire Alarm and Detection System in the South Administration Area (Four floors, 9,200 SF each floor), South Laboratory Area (Four floors, 17,000 SF per floor), Greenhouse (3,000 SF), High Pressure Lab (1,400 SF), Service Building (2,300 SF), Solvents Storage Buildings (2,200 SF), North Wing Lab Area (Three floors, 5,500 SF per floor), Commodities Building (Two floors, 2,500 SF per floor), Boiler Plant Building (Two floors, 6,900 SF per floor), Semi-Works Building (Two floors, 2,800 SF per floor), Dry Milling Building (1,200 SF), and the Old Solvents Storage Building (900 SF) at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria IL. The work includes, but is not limited to replacing existing "old" fire alarm system with new raceways, conductors, and alarm and detection devices. New circuits shall be connected to existing "new" Simplex 4120 Network System. Recorded voice announcements, color graphics annunciation, and control programming shall be done to the existing Simplex System to include all new devices and circuits. The Magnitude of construction is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. The solicitation will be issued as Invitation for Bids No. 5114-7-3049. The solicitation, specifications, and drawings will be available on or about January 6, 1996, with bids to be received not later than 2:00 pm (CST), February 4, 1996. The solicitation is available for full and open competition and has the Standard Industrial Classification Code of 1731. All responsible sources may submit a bid. Bid packages may be requested by mail or fax to: APACE Architects and Engineers, Attn: Tracy Caulkins, 1425 Northeast Rock Island Ave., Peoria IL 61603, FAX: 309-685-4784. The POC for this solicitation is Lori Houghton, 309-681-6616. No telephone requests for solicitation packages will be accepted. (0348)

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