Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer (90A), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Z -- INSTALL GOVERNMENT PROVIDED NORMAN 200H DRYER SOL IFB #646-18-98 DUE 033198 POC Cassandra E. Craven, Contract Specialist (412) 365-5437 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment for Project 646-HD-96-10, "Installation of VA Provided Norman 200H Dryer", at the Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Work shall include but is not limited to: position dryer to design location, steam and condensate piping, exhaust and fresh air duct, electrical (new service exposed conduit), new rail extension and support, guards and covers, dry clothing system, relocate finishers, install lint filters and monorail system. Work is required to be completed in accordance with the specification and drawings. Work shall be completed within 120 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The estimated date of the issuance of the solicitation is February 27, 1998. All request for the solicitation package must be in writing and submitted to Cassandra E. Craven, Contract Specialist at the above address. Request may also be faxed to (412) 365-5442. A Pre-Bid Conference is anticipated to be held on March 19, 1998. Interested parties are encouraged to attend. Approximate bid opening date is March 31, 1998 at 2:00 P.M. Estimated construction is between $100,000 and $250,000. This procurement is not restricted and is opened to both small and large businesses. The Standard Industrial Classification is 1796. The size standard is $7.0. This procurement is subject to funds and a ninety (90) day bid acceptance period. (0042)

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