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Z -- GROUND, 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH FLOOR RENOVATIONS SOL GS06P97GYC1007 DUE 072297 POC Patricia Blitgen E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, patricia.blitgen@gsa.gov. This synopsis is to modify original IFB synopsis to add Option No. 5: Elevator Maintenance Service for One (1) full year. Invitation for Bid Notice for Ground, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Floor Renovation -- U.S. Courthouse, 123 East Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa. Job PCN RIA96890. IFB o/a 06/17/97. Estimated Cost Range: $1,000,000 -- $5,000,000. Time for completion 450 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. No document charge or deposit required. Project involves: Selective demolition, furnish and install carpet, vinyl and ceramic tile, masonry, concrete, structural steel, windows, doors/frames, wall partitions, millwork, fire sprinklers, fire alarm, light fixtures and acoustic ceiling systems. Work includes: Painting, glazing, plumbing, HVAC repair/replacement, miscellaneous electrical work, hydraulic elevator, prisoner detention hardware and control systems, and asbestos abatement (contained in vinyl floor tile and pipe lagging). Abatement of PCB filled fluorescent lighting ballasts will be required. Work also includes: Option 1 -- Control Valves, Option 2 -- Cable Trays Option 3 -- Lighting Retrofit Option 4 -- Asbestos Abatement Option 5 -- Elevator Maintenance Service Any contractor or subcontractor performing asbestos or other hazardous material work shall satisfy bodily injury liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Such coverage must encompass liabilities arising from work with hazardous materials involved. The Government will not indemnify against such risk. Special competency qualification information will be required for the contractor/subcontractor performing the elevator work, Asbestos Abatement work and PCB contaminated ballast disposal. (0170)

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