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Z -- HOUSTON, TX 77042-9998 -- DEBRA SUE SCHATZ STATION, BUILDING EXPANSION/RENOVATION SOL 482980-98-A-0562 DUE 081898 POC Contact, James Gersch, Architect/Enginee, 713/629-6100; or Sherman Sims, Project Manager, 214/819-7236 The project consists of an existing 13,000 square foot post office to be partially demolished and remodeled into new 30,000 square foot post office. Demolition to include but is not limited to the following: the removal of exterior brick, roofing, carrier canopy, mail platform, HVAC system and ducting, electrical, plumbing, asphalt paving, interior partitions, and relocation of utilities. Renovation to include, but is not limited to, the following: the addition of a new box lobby, workroom floor, office space, roof, HVAC system, electrical plumbing, landscaping, and concrete paving, in accordance with the plans and specifications. The successful contractor will be responsible for abatement, monitoring and disposal, and must provide proof the appropriate State license. Successful offeror must submit their Subcontracting Plan for Small and Minority Owned, and Woman-Owned Business. The contractor shall subcontract with minority business firms in an amount aggregating not less than 10% of the total value of its subcontracts. Offeror must include documentation from the offeror's bonding agent indicating the offeror's bond capability, at the time offer is due. Performance bonds in the amount of 100% and Payment bonds in the amount of 50% will be required from the successful offeror within forty-eight (48) hours after notification of award. Offers will be received in this office, prior to, but not later than 3:30 p.m. on August 18, 1998. Proposal documents, plans and specifications will be available on July 21, 1998 at a cost of $150.00 per set (NON-REFUNDABLE) payable by check or money order only. Requests for packages shall be forwarded to Professional Design Group, Attn: James Gersch, 1800 W. Loop South, Suite 1230, Houston, TX 77027-3211, Telephone: 713/629-6100. Checks or money orders must be made payable to PROFESSIONAL DESIGN GROUP. Since this is a request for proposals, offers will not be publicly opened, the number of offers received, the identity of the offerors, the amount of any one offer, or relativestanding of offeror will not be disclosed. Plans may be inspected at the issuing office and any questions and/or information regarding this solicitation may be obtained by calling Kathy Alonzo at 214/819-7207. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, or Express Mail).***** Posted 07/16/98 (W-SN224178). (0197)

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