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Z -- RENOVATION OF BLDG 4 WINGS B&C FOR BIOCONTAINMENT, AMES, IOWA SOL 5114-7-3062 DUE 081997 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contracting Officer, (309) 681-6616 The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, has a project entitled Building 4, Wings B&C Renovation for Biocontainment at the National Animal Disease Center (NADC), Ames, Iowa. The work includes but is not limited to: demolition and remodeling, general construction, mechanical systems with HEPA filtration units and automated controls, and electrical systems. The Magnitude of Construction is estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The period of performance will be 365 calendar days after receipt of a Notice to Proceed. Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds shall be required. The solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bids No. 5114-7-3062 and will be available on or about July 18, 1997, with bids to be received not later than 2:00 pm (CST), August 19, 1997. The solicitation is available for full and open competition and has the Standard Industrial Classification Code of 1711, with a corresponding size standard of $7.0M. All responsible sources may submit a bid. Bid packages may be requested, free of charge, by mail or fax to: Curry-Wille & Associates, Attn: Jerry Wille, 425 South 2nd, PO Box 1732, Ames, IA 50010, FAX: 515-232-9083. The Government POC for this solicitation is Lori Houghton, 309-681-6616. No telephone requests for solicitation packages will be accepted. (0171)

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