U. S. Postal Service, Facilities Service Office, 6 Griffin Road North, Windsor, CT 06006-0300

Z -- SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS FOR INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR GENERAL REPAIR AND ALTERATION PROJECTS, SPECIFICALLY BOILER RELATED SYSTEMS IN THE AREA COVERED BY THE MIDDLESEX-CENTRAL DISTRICT SOL 082530-98-A-0021 DUE 121297 POC Richard F. Whiddon, Architect/Engineer, 860-285-7219 or Andrew Stein at 978-664-7605 WEB: United States Postal Service, http://www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: United States Postal Service, jwarren3@email.usps.gov. The United States Postal Service is issuing a solicitation for an indefinite quantity contract for general repair and alteration projets, specifically boiler related systems, in the area covered by the Middlesex-Central District (Middlesex, Essex and Worcester Counties). Sealed offers are due on or before Thursday, December 11, 1997, no later than 4:00 p.m. EST. Initial contract value is $200,000.00. Total contract value will not exceed $1,000,000.00 for two years. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC OPENING OF THE PROPOSALS AND THE RESULTS OF THE ADVERTISEMENT WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED UNTIL AWARD OF THE CONTRACT(S). This is an idefinite quantity contract and includes but is not limited to replacement, conversion or modernization of the boiler/related systems including demolition, piping, concrete, masonry, specialities, mechanical/electrical, plumbing and painting. Fuel selection will be #2 fuel, natural gas or propane as applies. This work shall also include, but not be limited to, demolition, excavation, preparation, construction and restoration of the site to original condition. The work may be performed at various USPS-owned and leased facilities located in the geographic area covered by Middlesex-Central District. The successful contractor will be required to obtain a $200,000.00 performance bond and $100,000.00 payment bond before award. PLEASE NOTE that each proposal must include proof of being a licensed mechanical/electrical contractor. Proposal documents may be purchased for $25.00 per set (non refundable) from the Eastern Facilities Service Office, 6 Griffin Road North, Windsor CT 06006-0300. Make certified check or money order payable to the Disbursing Officer, U.S. Postal Service. Cash will not be accepted. Charge includes the cost of mailing. Specifications may be inspected at the issuing office. (0323)

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