US Postal Service, Facilities Service Office, PO Box 701, Columbia, MD 21045-0701

Y -- NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED -- CAMDEN NJ CARRIER ANNEX, MOUNT EPHRAM AVE (RT 168), BLOCK 715 LOT 18, CAMDEN NJ 08101-9998 SOL RFP# 232098-98-A-0073 DUE 081998 POC Hekima Wallace, Facilities Contract Specialist (410) 997-6254 and Peter Gabrielli, Project Manager (410) 997-6238 E-MAIL: click here to contact issuing office, hwallac1@email.usps.gov. The project involves the construction of the new 54,400 sq. ft. Carrier Annex (there will not be a Customer Service Retail Lobby or Postal Store.) The site is approximately 11.5 acres. This project will not involve approximately 3 acres at the northeast corner of the lot, which will remain as is. Site will be Government Owned with no building construction permits. Utility connection fees, user fees, etc., will be pre-paid by USPS. The design is based upon USPS mid-size building Design Standard Plans. Work includes but is not limited to, earthwork, site utilities and site improvements, paving and landscaping. Work also includes concrete foundations and slab-on-grade, steel structure, steel joists and decking, roof membrane over roof insulation, sheet metal, masonry, metal stud partitions, insulation, gypsum board walls and ceilings, ceramic tile, acoustical ceilings, resilient flooring, carpeting, custom cabinets and fixtures, carpentry, painting, metal doors, wood doors, metal frames, door hardware, metal fabrications, toilet partitions and accessories, signage, lockers. Loading dock equipment, detection systems, security systems, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning complete and ready for use. Offeror must have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a General contractor and must have satisfactorily completed at least five (5) projects of similar size and scope. A Preproposal conference has been scheduled for: August 4, 1998 @ 10:30 am at South Jersey District Office, Administrative Services, 501 Benigno Blvd, Belmawr NJ 08099-9991The estimated price range is between $3,500,000 and $4,500,000 with completion required within 300 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages will be available on or about July 20, 1998 at $ 150.00 per set, NON-REFUNDABLE, from Attn: US Postal Service, Facilities Service Office, PO Box 701, Columbia MD 21045-0701, (410) 997-6254 referencing 232098-98-A-0073. All checks/money orders must be made payable to the US Postal Service, Disbursing Officer. Cash will not be accepted. Offers are due August 19, 1998 at 4:00 pm. Any planroom, within the project area, wishing to receive a package free of charge, please fax or email a written request to H. Wallace (410) 997-6260 or hwallac1@email.usps.gov A list of planrooms and/or planholders can be received by written request only via fax or email. No phone requests for planholders list will be honored. OFFERS WILL NOT BE PUBLICLY OPENED. The number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any offer, or relative standing of the offer WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED TO ANYONE except those postal personnel whose official duties require such information until award of contract is made. THE POSTAL SERVICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL OFFERS. Posted 07/15/98 (W-SN223659). (0196)

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