US Postal Service, Facilities Service Office, PO Box 701, Columbia, MD 21045-0701

Y -- NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED, POSTAL RETAIL STORE, BRANCH 45249,CINCINNATI OH 45249 SOL 232098-97-A-0120 DUE 090397 POC M. Thomas, (410) 997-6234 or J. Robinson, (410) 997-6225 The scope of work is to complete design/engineering from 30% complete to 100% and to construct a new approximately 16,900 SF new post office building on a 2.6 acre site. Work includes a retail store, workroom, loading dock and equipment, support areas, and covered carrier parking. The building will be constructed using a steel frame, metal stud with brick exterior walls, concrete slab on grade, four ply built-up roof system, glazed entrance canopy and open loading areas, metal stud and gypsum board interior partitions and acoustical ceilings. Complete plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems will include roof top units, power, lighting, and alarm systems, two security camera systems. Also included in the development of the 2.6 acre site is parking for customers, employees, postal vehicles, loading dock maneuvering area, mail drop box lane, and complete landscaping, fencing and signage. Site development includes paying/obtaining all permits, tap connections and utility connections/development. As part of the solicitation, the USPS if furnishing certain preliminary drawings, surveys and other items to describe the extent to the quality of the work required. The design and construction of the subject facility shall meet or exceed the level of quality indicated in these documents. As part of the work of the contract, the design/build entity shall verify that any design based upon the furnished documents fully complies with applicable codes ordinances. The estimated price range is between $1,500,000 and $2,100,000 with completion within 300 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM on September 3, 1997. Plans and Specifications will be available on or about August 4, 1997 at a cost of $80.00 and CDs for $30.00 per set, Non-Refundable. Make Checks/Money Orders payable: USPS, Disbursing Officer, referencing Solicitation No. 232098-97-A-0120. Please do not send cash. Address to obtain solicitation packages and/or CDs is as follows: Richard Butz, Champlin/Haupt Inc., Architects, 424 East Fourth St., Cincinnati OH 45202-3375. Offers will not be publicly opened. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relative standing of the offer will not be disclosed to anyone except those postal personnel whose official duties require information until award of contract is made. The Postal Service reserves the right to reject any or all offers. (0206)

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