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

Y -- PELL CITY, AL -- MAIN OFFICE -- NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED SOL 123125-97-A-3113 DUE 082597 POC Pat Ward, Facilities Contract Specialist, 770/454-0664 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 a site located on Highway 231 in Pell City, AL, and contain approx. 16,892 gross sq. ft. of floor space with approx. 1,363 SF of covered exterior area. The building will be concrete slab on grade with concrete spread footings, structural steel frame, metal stud exterior walls with brick veneer, metal roof deck with modified bitumen built-up roof, plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems, site improvements including chain fencing, landscaping with irrigation, CCTV security system, utilities and other work associated with Postal construction. construction. The estimated base cost for this project is between $1,700,000 and $2,200,000 with completion within 270 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages are available after July 28 for a NONREFUNDABLE charge of $135 from Tom Joyce at Joyce Prout & Associates 205/539-9647 (NO COLLECT CALLS). Make checks payable to Joyce Prout & Associates and mail to 104 South Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801-4260. (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. (0204)

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