USDA, ARS, MSA, Procurement/Assistance Office, P. O. Box 225, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225

Z -- ADMINISTRATIVE WING WINDOW REPLACEMENT SOL 98-4431-005 DUE 061798 POC Point of Contact -- Contact, Ms. Terry A. Krutz, Contracting Officer, (601) 686-5361 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, requires the necessary labor, materials, parts, equipment and supervision for the Administrative Wing Window replacement at the USDA, ARS, Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. The work consists of six phases with phase I, II and IV having been completed, Phase III has been skipped for the time being. The work includes but is not limited to; renovation of the offices and support spaces; work will encompass all four floors and the mechanical penthouse; asbestos abatement; lead paint removal; demolition; and renovation of the spaces within the limits of that phase. Renovations include new exterior brick walls where window walls are removed, new windows, new interior metal stud and gypsum board walls, exterior masonry cleaning and waterproofing, and miscellaneous electrical work. The existing affected offices will remain in operation during construction. Temporary partitions shall be installed. The work will be completed in 120 days. An IFB will be issued on or about May 18, 1998. An estimated cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. All requests for bid package must be submitted in writing, faxed to (601) 686-5373 or by electronic mail to: KRUTZT@ARS.USDA.GOV (AC0502004-01) (0124)

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