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Y -- BEQ PHASE III, NAVAL STATION, INGLESIDE, TX SOL N62467-96-B-0854 DUE 042297 POC Contract Specialist: Rhonda Earney, Code 0211RE. Contracting Officer: L. R. Fisk. THIS SOLICITATION IS HEREBY BEING ISSUED ON AN "UNRESTRICTED" BASIS INVITING FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The work includes construction of five two-story and four three-story dormitory buildings, one one-story lounge/laundry facility, parking lots accomodating 76 cars, and all associated site improvements. The basic construction of all buildings consist of load-bearing and non-load bearing wood frame construction, with brick veneer exterior, concrete strip foundations and pre-engineered wood trusses and joists. Asphalt shingle roofing is included in the base bid. Additive bid items described by the documents include a standing seam metal roof on all buildings. For Plans and Specifications: There is a $55.00 NON-REFUNDABLE CHARGE for "EACH" set of Plans and Specifications. To obtain Plans and Specifications you may CHARGE your request to a CORPORATE VISA CREDIT CARD or make company check payable to: US TREASURY and send to: THE DEFENSE AUTOMATED PRINTING SERVICE, ATTN: RONNIE MITCHUM, P. O. BOX 71359, CHARLESTON, SC 29415 (TO FEDERAL EXPRESS YOUR REQUEST: THE DEFENSE AUTOMATED PRINTING SERVICE, ATTN: RONNIE MITCHUM, 2825 AVENUE "D" NORTH, SUITE "B", CHARLESTON, SC 29408-1802.) If problems arise concerning your request, call Ronnie Mitchum at 803/743-4040. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE A PRIME CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, SUPPLIER, ETC. PLEASE INCLUDE (1) A POINT OF CONTACT, (2) A TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND (3) A FAX NUMBER IN YOUR REQUEST FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. To obtain a Plan Holders List fax your request to 803/743-3027. Plan Holders List will be mailed. We cannot fax Plan Holders List. For inquiries about Bid Opening Date or Number of Amendments; contact Shirley Shumer at 803/820-5923. Technical Inquiries prior to Bid Opening must be submitted in writing 15 days before Bid Opening to the address listed above, or faxed to 803/820-5853, Attn: Rhonda Earney, Code 0211RE. To obtain bid results, call 803/820-5922 after 10:00AM for a pre-recorded message that will be available the day following scheduled bid opening. Estimated cost is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. Estimated duration of the contract is 485 days for completion. (0051)

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