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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AGRICULTURE SCIENCE CENTER, PARLIER, CALIFORNIA SOL 8238-3K15-97 DUE 121597 POC Contracting Officer, Anthony S. Wimbush, 301-344-0257 Solicitation Notice -- The government intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the construction of the new San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center (SJVASC) at Parlier, California. The contractor shall construct a 78,000-sf facility which consists of two one story laboratories, two one story office buildings, four pre-engineered secondary outbuildings, and a headhouse/ greenhouse building. Significant elements of the work include energy efficient mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems as well as incorporating a new communications system, storage and security systems. The estimated cost of construction is between $15,000,000 and $20,000,000. The time for completion of construction is estimated to be 20 months after Notice to Proceed is issued. Sets of plans and specifications will be available for a nonrefundable fee of $ 250.00 (check or money order) made payable to USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS). A written request, along with the check/money order shall be submittedto ED-2 International, 1660 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, California 94109, Attention: Ken Young (415-474-1400) OR Agricultural Research Service, Facilities Contracts Branch, 6303 Ivy Lane, Room 616, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770, Attention: Anthony S. Wimbush. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about November 14, 1997, with bids due on or about December 15, 1997. Bids will be requested in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 14, Sealed Bidding. (0274)

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