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Y -- REPLACE HVAC SYSTEM, TACOMA WA P&DC SOL 415046-97-A-0343 DUE 072497 POC Technical -- Mary Lee (253) 874-7288; Solicitation Package, Tamara Teker (253) 925-9725 The US Postal Service is soliciting for proposals for the Replacement of the HVAC system at the Tacoma Processing & Distribution Center, 4001 S. Pine St., Tacoma WA 98413-9731. In brief, the project involves: Demolition of the existing HVAC systems, chillers, parts of chiller building, etc. Construction of a penthouse mechanical area and chiller pad on roof of existing structure. Replacement of the HVAC system and controls, and all incidental work as defined in the plans and specifications. Performance time of contract is 180 days. Estimated cost: $1,000,000 to $1,200,000. Solicitation packages may be obtained from Royal Reprographics, 7825 S. 180th St., Kent WA 98032. Plans and specifications are available at a cost of $35.00 PER SET (NON-REFUNDABLE). Mail check or money order payable to: "Disbursing Officer, USPS and reference the above solicitation number. Since this is a request for proposal, offers will not b publicly opened. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relative standing of the offeror will not be disclosed to anyone until after the award of contract is made and the request is submitted in writing. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal by the methods offered by the US Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, or Express Mail). (0177)

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