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Y -- NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED -- NORTHPOINTE CARRIER ANNEX -- SPOKANE, WA 99208-9998 SOL 072976-97-A-0263 DUE 090497 POC Solicitation Information: Marcel Stencel 303/220-6514; Technical Questions: Mike Porter, Hummel Architects, 208/343-7523 The work involves the construction of an new Post Office Building at the location indicated on the drawings. Work includes but is not limited to, demolition, earthwork, site utilities and site improvements, paving landscaping and irrigation. Work also includes concrete foundations and slab-on-grade, asbestos abatement, steel structure, roof membrane repair, sheet metal, metal stud partitions, insulation, gypsum board walls and ceilings, ceramic tile, acoustical ceilings, resilient flooring, carpeting, custom cabinets and fixtures, carpentry, glass storefront system, painting, metal doors, wood doors, metal frames, door hardware, metal fabrications, and accessories, signage, lockers, fire detection systems, security systems, electrical, and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning complete and ready to use. The performance time is 210 calendar days from date of issuance of Notice-to-Proceed. The estimated construction cost range is $1,750,000 to $2,192,360. ONLY THE FOLLOWING PRE-QUALIFIED FIRMS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS: Walker Construction, P.O. Box 3901, Spokane, WA 99220-3901, 509/535-3354; Wade Perrow Construction, P.O. Box 1728, Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1728, 206/851-9309 Contractors Northwest, P.O. Box 190689, Boise, ID 83719-0689, 208/362-9656; Interwest Construction, 35 North Redwood Road, North Salt Lake, UT 84054-2758; Sletten Construction, P.O. Box 2467, Great Falls, MT 59403-2467, 406/761-7920; Sub-Contractors may secure a copy of the plans and specifications from pre-qualified contractors only. A copy will also be provided to local plan rooms. Since this is a request for proposal, 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 offeror will not be disclosed to anyone until after the award of contract is made and the request is submitted in writing. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal by the US Postal Service (First Class, priority Mail, or Express Mail)***** (0224)

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