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Z -- HOUSTON, TX 77090-9998-WESTFIELD BRANCH, PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT SOL 482980-97-A-0328 DUE 032797 POC Sherman Sims, Project Manager, (214) 819-7236. Replace existing concrete and asphalt paving with new concrete paving, including new base material. Relocate parking lot lighting with new conduit and wiring. Work includes earthwork, stabilization, storm drainage, concrete walks, ramps, striping and signage. Landscaping and new chain link fencing and gates are also a part of this contract. This project will require phasing to insure continued operation of the facility at Westfield Branch, Houston, TX 77090-9998. Estimated cost range $350,000.00 -- $390,000.00; and construction time is 120 calendar days. A 20% proposal bond is required. The successful contractor will be required to provide 100% Performance and 50% Payment Bonds. Successful offeror must submit their Subcontracting Plan for Small and Minority-Owned and Woman-Owned Business initially and thereafter with their progress payments. The contractor shall subcontract with minority business firms in an amount aggregating not less than 10% of the total value of its subcontracts. Offers will be received in this office, prior to, but not later than 3:30 p.m. on March 27, 1997. This is a request for proposals, therefore, no public opening will be conducted. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relative standing of offeror will not be disclosed to anyone until after award of a contract is made and the request is submitted in writing. Proposal documents, plans and specifications will be available on February 27, 1997 at a cost of $25.00 per set (NON-REFUNDABLE) payable by check or money order only. Requests for packages shall be forwarded to Dallas Facilities Service Office, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 667180, Dallas, TX 75266-7180, Attn: Kathy Alonzo. Checks or money orders must be made payable to DISBURSING OFFICER, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Plans may be inspected at the issuing office and any questions and/or information regarding this solicitation may be obtained by calling Sherman Sims at (214) 819-7236. Offerors are encouraged to submit their requests for plans and proposals by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, or Express Mail). (0058)

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