Facilities Service Offcice, 4000 DeKalb Technology Pkwy., Ste. 300, Atlanta, GA 30340-2799

Y -- HINESVILLE, GA -- MAIN OFFICE -- NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED SOL 123125-97-A-3097 DUE 081397 POC Pat Ward, Facilities Contract Specialist E-MAIL: Pat Ward, U. S. Postal Service, pward@usps.gov. This solicitation invites proposals for the construction of a new Main Post Office at 744 W. Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville, GA, and contain approx. 27,000 gross sq. ft. of floor space with approx. 7,000 SF of covered exterior area. The work includes, but is not limited to steel frame construction with brick veneer, concrete, masonry, carpentry, modified bitumen roofing, insulation, hollow metal doors, metal studs, gyp board, ceramic tile, resilient flooring, vinyl composition tile flooring, carpet, painting, store fixtures, landscaping, electrical, mechanical, utilities, and other work associated with Postal construction. The estimated base cost for this project is between $3,000,000 and $3,750,000 with completion within 330 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages are available after July 9 for a NONREFUNDABLE charge of $135 from Dan Parris at Ingram Parris Group architects, 912/242-3557 (NO COLLECT CALLS). Make checks payable to Ingram Parris Group and mail to 2722 North Oak Street, Valdosta, GA 31602-1703. (Telephone requests will NOT be accepted). TECHNICAL questions concerning the plans and specs should be directed to them. Solicitation instructions, conditions, and other contract documents may be examined at the Facilities Service Office, USPS, Suite 300, 4000 DeKalb Technology Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30340-2799 and most nearby plan rooms. A 20% PROPOSAL BOND is required with each proposal. Performance and payment bonds will be required from the successful offeror. Offerors are STRONGLY encouraged to submit proposals via U.S. Postal Service First Class or Express Mail Service. The U. S. Postal Service reserves the right to reject any or all offers. (0183)

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