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Z -- BUILDING RENOVATION -- OLNEY CARRIER STATION AND RETAIL STORE, 101 E OLNEY AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120-9998 SOL 232098-98-A-0050 DUE 052998 POC Hekima Wallace, Facilities Contract Specialist (410) 997-6254 and Richard Rohrbaugh, Project Manager (410) 997-6223 E-MAIL: Click here to contact office for additional information, hwallac1@email.usps.gov. The work generally consists of remodeling of a portion of a former home supply/construction supply store into a new Post Office with carrier loading and distribution, administrative office space and Postal Retail Store. The construction of the existing building includes slab on grade, concrete masonry exterior bearing walls, steel columns, steel joists, and a low slope roof. Demolition consists of removal of existing exterior doors including loading dock doors, removal of exterior stairs and part of existing loading slab, removal of any remaining interior partitions, finishes, and branch lines and fixtures/ devices of mechanical/ electrical services, including vinyl composition flooring, acoustic ceiling tile, lighting, electrical devices, ductwork, sprinkler, piping; removal of masonry for new openings, etc. Construction consists of metal stud drywall and block partitions, plumbing, mechanical, and all architectural finishes, installation of new exterior doors and windows, installation of a new mezzanine, fabrication and installation of Postal casework and signage, installation of covered exterior loading slabs, canopies, and flagpole, and installation of exterior fencing and gates, exterior paint, and lighting, a new emergency generator, etc. Offeror must have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a General contractor and must have satisfactorily completed at least five (5) projects of similar size and scope. A preproposal conference has been scheduled for May 7, 1998 at 10:00 am at One & Olney Plaza, Front & Nedro Streets, Philadelphia PA 19120. The estimated price range is between $1,660,000 and $2,028,000 with completion required within 210 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages will be available on or about April 30, 1998 at $ 65.00 per set, NON-REFUNDABLE, from BBLM Architects, 924 Cherry St, Philadelphia PA 19107, (215) 625-2500 referencing 232098-98-A-0050. All checks/money orders must be made payable to the US Postal Service, Disbursing Officer. Cash will not be accepted. Offers are due May 29, 1998 at 4:00 pm. OFFERS WILL NOT BE PUBLICLY OPENED. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any offer, or relative standing of the offer WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED TO ANYONE except those postal personnel whose official duties require such information until award of contract is made. THE POSTAL SERVICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL OFFERS. (0117)

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