Federal Bureau of Prisons, Regional Contracting Office, 3600 Spurr Road, Quarters 14, Lexington, Kentucky 40511

Z -- INSTALL SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT FOOD LIFTS SOL RFQ 138-0182 DUE 052897 POC Melvin L. Gardner, Regional Contract Specialist, (606) 253-8889, Fax (606) 253-8882. The Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks to award a firm-fixed price contract for the installation of two (2) inclined platform lifts in the Special Housing Unit, located at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, IN. The Contractor awarded this contract will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, etc., for the installation of two (2) lifts capable of accommodating mobility impaired persons or carts not to exceed 450 lbs., up and down stairs. The estimated cost range for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. Request for quote packages are expected to be available on, or about April 28, 1997, with a bid due date of May 28, 1997. The estimated completion time for this project is 120 days, and is totally set-aside for small business concerns. Requests for quote packages must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer listed above, and may be faxed to (606) 253-8882. SIC Code 1796. Small Business Size Standard is $7.0 million. (0098)

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