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Z -- REPLACE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS AT THE VOICE OF AMERICA (VOA) PORO RELAY STATION. DUE 020797 POC Herman Shaw, 202-205-8412 Z -- Replace Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems at the Voice of America (VOA) Poro Relay Station. VOA requires a contractor to replace the existing HVAC systems at the VOA Relay Station located at Poro, Philippines. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, etc. to plan, design, construct, install and test the replacement HVAC systems at the VOA relay station at Poro, Philippines. The Contractor shall be responsible for all permits, licenses, clearances, etc., necessary to satisy all local, regional, and national laws, rules, and regulations required for this construction project in the Philippines. The above will also include electrical work. The work will be as identified in the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation. The RFP not Sealed Bid will also have dates for site visits. This will be a firm-fixed price (FFP) construction contract with an estimated price range between $100,000 and $250,000. The contract term will be eight (8) months from notice-to-proceed (NTP) with liquidated damages for late completion. Written request for copy of the solicitation document should be sent to the contact noted above. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. (0358)

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