Facilities Service Office, US Postal Service, PO Box 701, Columbia, MD 21045-0701

Z -- REMODEL EXISTING BUILDING/NEW POST OFFICE, KENMORE STATION, AKRON, OH 44314-9998 SOL 232098-97-A-0042 DUE 032497 POC Joan Robinson, Facilities Contract Specialist, (410) 997-6241. The work generally consists of the remodeling of a former grocery market into a new Post Office with carrier loading and distribution, administrative office space and Postal Retail Store. The existing building is concrete block with metal joists and metal roof deck. Demolition includes removal of all interior finishes and most partition systems, removal of built-up roofing, asbestos floor tile, non functioning mechanical equipment, electric systems, and removal of asphalt paving systems with limited excavation and grading for new stormwater management systems and loading docks. New construction will include; roofing, insulation, metal stud drywall partition systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and all architectural finishes, installation of covered exterior loading slabs and loading docks. Exterior signage, landscaping, asphalt paving, stormwater management, and lighting all will be required. The facility is located at 2394 East Ave., Summit County. The estimated price range is between $1,000,000.00 and $1,300,000.00 with completion within 180 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due by 4:00 P.M. on March 24, 1997. Plans and specifications will be available on or about February 24, 1997 at a cost of $65.00 per set, Non-Refundable. Make Checks/Money Orders payable to: United States Postal Service, referencing Solicitation #232098-97-A-0042. Please Do Not Send Cash. Address to obtain solicitation packages is as follows: Nick Nazack, Larsen & Ludwig Inc., 806 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 338-0700, fax (412) 338-0701. Offers will not be publicly opened. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relative standing of the offer will not be disclosed to anyone except those postal personnel whose official duties require such information until award of contract is made. The Postal Service reserves the right to reject any or all offers. (0044)

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