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Y -- PLANT STRESS AND WATER CONSERVATION LABORATORY AT LUBBOCK, TEXAS SOL 8235-3K15-97 DUE 031997 POC Contracting Officer, Michael W. Thompson, 301-344-0298 Pre-Solicitation Notice -- It is the intent of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, to advertise for the purposes of constructing a new Plant Stress and Water Conservation Laboratory, Phase II, at Lubbock, Texas. Approximately 62,000 square foot building will be constructed which provides two research wings connected to a central administrative space of the building for the ARS staff to accomplish research on plant stress and water conservation. The estimated cost of construction for this project is between $10,000,000 and $12,000,000. Solicitation packages will be available on or about February 13, 1997. The bid documents will be provided at no cost to bidders, by Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper, Inc., 4010 Avenue R., Lubbock, Texas 79412. The point of contact is Vann Alexander, and he can be reached on 806-747-0161. A pre-bid conference will be held on or about February 26, 1997. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. (0008)

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