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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF A MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH LABORATORY AT CHARLESTON,SC SOL 51WCNA806051JD POC Joseph D'Felio (816) 426-7267 x225 Provide all parts tools, labor, material, equipment and each and every item of expense for the construction of the Marine Environmental Health Research Laboratory (MEHRL) building at Fort Johnson, Charleston, SC. The new 7,292 M2 (78,460 SF) research facility shall be constructed on site adjancent to the National Ocean Service's Charleston Laboratory at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Marine Resources Center. The pile supported building is two- stories and contains laboratories for environmental chemistry, environmental biology, cryogenic facilities, analycial clean labs and bio-hazard environmental challenge (BSL3), as well as aquatic production/testing, administrative support, and building support. The work includes concrete piles, grade beams and substructure; structural steel superstructure; brick masonry and storefront exterior walls; precast concrete wing for aquatic production; laboratory casework and furnishings; fume hoods; liquid nitrogen system; lab gases systems; elevator; prefabricated environmental control chambers; prefabricated hazardous material storage units; fire protection system; fire sprinkler system; security system; VAV HVAC system with hot water boilers and chillers; UPS system; telephone/data communication system; emergency generator; landscaping; and paving. The sitework (grading, storm drainage, utility relocation and environmental protection) is being preformed under a separate contract. Completion time for this project is 547 calendar days. Specifications and bid documents will be available on or about August 10, 1998. SIC code 1542 applies. Estimated cost of construction is over $10,000,000.00. There is a $125.00 non-refundable charge for each bid set. Payment for bid sets shall be made out to, "U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA". Payments will only be accepted in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or money order, personnel checks and cash will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Copies of bid documents are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a limit of three sets of bid documents per requestor. All requests for bid documents must be in writing. Requests for plan holder lists may be faxed to (816) 426-7806. Posted 07/17/98 (W-SN225220). (0198)

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