U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division WC3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bin C15700, Seattle, WA 98115-0070

Y -- CONSTRUCTION FUTURE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SANTA CRUZ LABORATORY, SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA SOL 51ABNA800053 DUE 080498 POC Paul Spizzirri 206-526-6494 The successful bidder will be required to furnish all labor,supervision,tools,security,materials,transportation, and equipment necessary to complete the construction work. Work includes, but is not limited to,construction of a Laboratory building consisting of laboratory areas,offices and some warehouse space. Estimated building size is about 54,000 sf. Estimated value of the procurement is between $10,000,000 and $15,000,000.00. Tentative schedule:Solicitation issuance: 06/30/98;On-Site,Pre-Bid Conference:appox.07/15/98;Bid Opening Date:08/04/98;Notice-To-Proceed(NTP):O/A 10/20/98;Duration of Contract: appox.426-468 calendar days from NTP. Second Notice. A site visit and pre-bid conference will take place on or about July 15,1998 near the project site. The conference will begin at 10:00AM at the University of California- Santa Cruz,Joseph Long Marine Laboratory Conference Room. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. No collect calls will be accepted. Solicitation document charge is $250.00, which must be paid prior to us mailing the package. Checks must be made payable to: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Attn: Carl Currah WC32. The Government will provide only one set of documents to each prospective bidder on the mailing list for this solicitation. (0159)

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