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Z -- CONVERSION OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING SYSTEMS, USCG GROUP SOUTHWEST HBR, ME SOL DTCGG1-98-B-3WK097 DUE 031998 POC Susan Hetrick, Contracting Officer, (401)736-1763 The work includes the construction of eight new 120 SF mechanical room additions to eight existing duplex houses, the conversion of the electric heating systems therein to forced hot water heating systems to include eight new oil-fired boilers and ancillary equipment, the conversion of the electric domestic hot water heating systems therein to oil-fired systems and incidental related work. This contract requires work over a four year period. There shall be 17 individual phases. The first and largest shall include the provision of the new mechanical room additions for all eight duplex housing units. This work shall be provided first and simultaneously upon all eight duplex housing units, and shall be completed entirely before progression to any of the remaining 16 phases. The remaining 16 phases shall have a 30 day performance period each following the Notice to Proceed for the entire contract. It is the general intention of the Government for the contractor to convert the residential heating systems when each side of each duplex is vacated during tenant change of occupancy. Estimated cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. SIC is 1711. Solicitation packages to be available on 17 February 1998 and may be obtained from RI Blueprint, 335 Webster Ave., Cranston, RI 02920, telephone (401)942-3225. Contact RI Blueprint directly for cost. Visa, Mastercard & American Express accepted. Bidders are required to verify the number of amendments with the Contracting Officer prior to bid opening. The due date for receipt of bids is 19 March 1998 at 2:00PM. This project is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program and is unrestricted. (0042)

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