Facilities Service Office, U.S. Postal Service, 7800 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75247-4217

Z -- LAWTON, OK 73501-9998 -- MAIN POST OFFICE, LOBBY RENOVATION SOL 482980-97-A-0414 DUE 090597 POC Kevin Gaughan, Project Manager, (214) 819-8946. This project includes lobby renovation which involves the demolition of the existing service and box lobby in phases. The existing finishes will be replaced with porcelain tile, carpet, retail millwork, lay-in ceilings and metal stud/gypsum walls and furrdowns. There are storefront entrances and specialty doors. The electrical and HVAC systems will be modified according to the new floor plan. NOTE: This project will be awarded prior to September 15, 1997, but construction will not start until after January 5, 1998. Estimated cost range $350,000.00-$450,000.00 and an estimated construction time of 135 calendar days. A 20% proposal bond is required. The successful contractor will be required to provide 100% Performance and 50% Payment Bonds within forty-eight (48) hours after notification of award. All interested contractors are encouraged to attend a preproposal conference scheduled for Monday, August 11, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. at the Main Post Office in Lawton, OK (jobsite). Offers will be received in this office, prior to, but not later than 3:30 p.m. on September 5, 1997. This is a request for proposals, therefore, no public opening will be conducted. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relative standing of offeror will not be disclosed to anyone until after award of a contract is made and the request is submitted in writing. Proposal documents, plans and specifications will be available on August 5, 1997 at a cost of $75.00 per set (NON-REFUNDABLE) payable by check or money order only. Requests for packages shall be forwarded to Dallas Facilities Service Off~ice, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 667180, Dallas, TX 75266-7180, Attn: Debbie Elliott. Checks or money orders must be made payable to DISBURSING OFFICE, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Plans may be inspected at the issuing office and any questions and/or information regarding this solicitation may be obtained by calling Kevin Gaughan at (214) 819-8946. Offerors are encouraged to submit their requests for plans and proposals by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, or Express Mail). (0213)

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