Facilities Service Offcice, 4000 DeKalb Technology Pkwy., Ste. 300, Atlanta, GA 30340-2799

Y -- LAND O'LAKES, FL -- MAIN OFFICE -- NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED SOL 123125-98-A-0102 DUE 080798 POC Pat Ward, Contract Specialist, 770/454-0664 E-MAIL: Pat Ward, U. S. Postal Service, pward@email.usps.gov. This solicitation invites proposals for the construction of the Main Post Office located at 5230 Land O'Lakes Boulevard, Land O'Lakes, FL and containing approx. 11,000 gross sq. ft. of floor space. Work includes, but is not limited to steel frame construction, brick veneer exterior finish, concrete, masonry, carpentry, modified bitumen roofing, insulation, hollow metal doors, metal studs, gyp board, ceramic tile, resilient flooring, vinyl composition tile flooring, carpet, painting, store fixtures, landscaping, electrical, mechanical, utilities and other work associated with postal facilities. Demolition of existing building, large water main pipe, asbestos abatement and division of construction into six construction phases is also included in scope. The estimated base cost for this project is between $1,100,000 and $1,300,000 with completion within 425 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages are available after July 8 for a NONREFUNDABLE charge of $150 from Gottfried & Garcia Architects 813/877-5222 (NO COLLECT CALLS). Make checks payable to Gottfried & Garcia Architects, and mail to 3333 W. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 201, Tampa, FL 33609-2953. (Telephone requests will NOT be accepted). TECHNICAL questions concerning the plans and specs should be directed to them. Solicitation instructions, conditions, and other contract documents may be examined at the Facilities Service Office, USPS, Suite 300, 4000 DeKalb Technology Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30340-2799 and most nearby plan rooms. No proposal bond is required with proposal, but Performance and Payment bonds will be required from the successful offeror. ONLY OFFERS RETURNED VIA PERSONAL HAND DELIVERY OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE (FIRST CLASS, EXPRESS MAIL OR PRIORITY MAIL WILL BE CONSIDERED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SOLICITATION. ANY OTHER CARRIERS WILL BE REJECTED. Posted 06/29/98 (0180)

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