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C -- GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA BULK MAIL CENTER DESIGN/BUILD EXPANSION SOL 475450-97-A-0235 DUE 082697 POC Ms. Bettye Perkins, Contract Specialist, fax 901-747-7408 WEB: U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, jraley2001@aol.com. The project consists of the design and construction of an expansion to the existing Bulk Mail Center (BMC, located at 3501 West Wendover Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina), of approximately 50,900 net s.f./57,566 gross s.f., on existing property . Concept plan gross s.f. is 54,613. The 50,900 net s.f. is approximately 35,900 s.f. of workroom and 15,000 s.f. of platform space. The building expansion is to be a one-story (approximately 35' clear height to bottom of structure to match existing height), economical, typical general mail/bulk mail center facility post office building. Representative construction type to be: steel framed building with insulated metal panels over concrete block to match existing, or other type as proposed by offerors and approved by USPS, to match the existing facade. Exterior wall construction and finish is to match existing. Metal roof panels are to match existing. Project is to include dock addition/renovation, CCTV and universal wiring requirements. No fixed mechanizationis required. Scope of work includes, but is not limited to, all trades typical to the complete construction of a project such as site work, off site work, landscape, foundation, concrete, steel, roofing, waterproofing, interior finishes, millwork, signage, doors & windows, storefronts, glazing, hardware, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, as described in the solicitation for proposals. See site plan for location of proposed additions, areas of selected demolition and development of new building and parking areas. See the site requirements section of the outline specifications. See required phasing plan as shown in the architectural site plan to maintain postal operations during construction activities. This scope of work is further defined in the plans and specifications. Technical submittals will require evidence of (1) Experience; (2) Management Plan; (3) Financial Capability; and (4) Organization. Plans will be available July 18, 1997. Offers due August 26, 1997. Performance time is 220 calendar days from date of Notice to Proceed. The estimated cost range is between $3,700,000 and $4,200,000. On-site contact is In-Plant Support Manager Wayne Whitworth (910/855-4390). The cost of the plans and specifications for the above project is $100/set for Priority Mail service (2 to 3 days). For Express Mail (overnight) service $150/set -- nonrefundable. If you desire plans and specifications for this project, please send your request, along with your fee remittance made payable to: Rapid Reproductions -- Attn: USPS; 5300 Pleasant View Rd.; Memphis, TN 38134-6414 (FAX 901/385-2679). To expedite, fax a copy of your request and check before mailing. If received before 2 p.m. CDT on weekdays, the package will be mailed that day. Be sure to reference the subject solicitation number on your request. Plans will also be available for your inspection at the following locations: Greensboro, NC Bulk Mail Center; Local Plan Rooms; F.W. Dodge, Inc. This is a negotiated procurement; therefore, offers will not be publicly opened. (0197)

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