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Z -- NORTH WING RENOVATION (PILOT PLANT), SEGMENT II AND SEMI-WORKS BUILDING SOL 8220-3K15-98 DUE 080698 POC Anthony S. Wimbush, Contracting Officer Pre-solicitation Notice. The Government intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the renovation of Segment II of the North Wing (Pilot Plant) and the Semi-Works Building at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Illinois. Significant elements of work for Segment II include: a new Extrusion Room Laboratory with a partial two story area located on the basement level; a new Program Room with laboratory casework and sink which will be created adjacent to the existing Polymer Research area; the first, second, and third floors will contain new men and women's toilet rooms with shower facilities; the first floor will contain testing laboratories and private offices, a new conference room, storage areas, and the partial level of the basement level Extrusion laboratory; the second floor will contain two instrument rooms and two General Pilot Plant work areas; the third floor will contain two solvent Extraction Laboratories, equipment room, cold storage room, Ink Tech Laboratory, and a Lubricant Laboratory; a new mechanical room will also be constructed on the third floor level. Significant elements of work for the Semi-Works Building include: repointing of the masonry; window and door replacement; asbestos and lead abatement; roof replacement; and removal of the second floor. The Estimated Cost of Construction is between $3,000,000 and $7,000,000. The time for completion of construction is 540 calendar days or 18 months after Notice to Proceed is issued. A Pre-Bid Conference will be scheduled midway through the bid/offer phase. Sets of plans and specifications will be available for a NONREFUNDABLE charge of $150.00 (check or money order) made payable to the Agricultural Research Service. A written request, along with the check or money order, shall be submitted to Bernard Johnson Young, Inc., 3000 Wilcrest, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77042-3390, Attention: Mr. Dallas Morris or Mr. Richard Barrow (713-977-7411). The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about July6, 1998, with proposals due on or about August 6, 1998. Proposal will be requested in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. No formal bid opening will be conducted. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of technical and cost as specified in the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. (0160)

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