U.S. Postal Service, Kansas City Facilities Service Office, 6800 W. 64th St., Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66202-4179

Z -- IQC-CONSTRUCTION FOR THE STATE OF KANSAS SOL 193045-97-A-0026 DUE 090597 POC Linda Hoefer, Facilities Contract Specialist, 913/831-1855 Ext 704 Repair and Alteration and Maintenance of Postal Facilities. This will be an Indefinite Quantity Construction Contract (IQC-C) for minor repair and alteration and maintenance of Postal facilities in the State of Kansas. The contract will be for a two year period with no renewal options. The total value of work orders may not exceed $3,000,000.00 over the life of the contract with a minimum $10,000.00 of work ordered over the life of the contract. No single work order may exceed $250,000 and a specific work order will be issued to specify the kind and quantity of work to be performed for each project. Multiple awards may be made from this solicitation. Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible offeror. Responsibility will be determined by financial capability, work history, and references, and through past performance the contractor must demonstrate the ability and capacity to perform this contract over the life of the contract. Bonds and Insurance: Performance and Payment Bonds, certificate of public and automobile liability insurance, Worker's Compensation, and Employers Liability Insurance is required before award of the successor offeror(s). The successful offeror will be required to submit a subcontractor minority report each Postal quarter for each workorder issued. Solicitation Package: Solicitation packages will be available on or about 8/1/97. To order a solicitation package, non-refundable fee, write or call Jorji at Kelly Blueprint, 8877 W 75th St, Overland Park KS 66204-2275, telephone 913/341-2333. Plan rooms/builders exchanges, contractors and subcontractors may receive the planholders list by requesting same from Kelly Blueprint. The U S Postal Service does not hold public bid openings nor does it accept individual sureties. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service: First Class, Priority, or Express Mail. Planhouses: The solicitation package will be available for viewing at your nearest Dodge Reports, Construction Market Data, and Construction Update Plan Room offices. (0212)

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