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

Y -- BIRMINGHAM, AL -- CENTER POINT BRANCH POST OFFICE -- NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED SOL 123125-98-A-0110 DUE 082498 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 Center Point Branch Post Office located at Center Point Parkway at 23rd Avenue, Birmingham, AL and containing approx. 26,000 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. The estimated base cost for this project is between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000 with completion within 330 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages are available after July 24 for a NONREFUNDABLE charge of $150 from Joyce-Prout & Associates 256/539-9647 (NO COLLECT CALLS). Make checks payable to Joyce-Prout & Associates, and mail to 104 South Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801-4260. (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 07/14/98 (W-SN222683). (0195)

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