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Z -- MCALLEN, TX 785091-9998 -- PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION CENTER, EXTERIOR RENOVATION AND EXTERIOR PANEL REPLACEMENT SOL 482980-97-A-0353 DUE 052997 POC Bruce Tidmore, Project Manager, (214) 819-7242. Removal of asbestos-containing exterior wall panels from the older portion of the building. Installation of new stucco over sheathing and metal studs. Installation of a new public entry. The existing stucco to receive an elastromeric coating along with painted canopies. Additional work to include minor electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, HVAC and sitework at the Processing and Distribution Center, McAllen, TX 78501-9998, in accordance with plans and specifications. Estimated cost range $280,000.00-$325,000.00; and construction time is 180 calendar days. A 20% proposal bond is required. The successful contractor will be required to provide 100% Performance and 50% Payment Bonds within forty-eight (48) hours after notification of award. 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 May 29, 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 May 9, 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: Janine Hart. 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 Bruce Tidmore at (214) 819-7242. 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). (0132)

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