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Y -- HUMBLE, TX 77339-9998 -- KINGWOOD BRANCH, NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED SOL 482980-98-A-0563 DUE 081998 POC Contact, James Gersch, Architect/Engineer, 713/629-6100; or Sherman Sims, Project Manager, 214/819-7236 The project consists of construction of a one-story facility which will contain approximately 26,575 adjusted gross interior square feet. The demolition portion involves clearing the site and minor paving removal for the approaches. The new building consists of drilled pier with cap and grade beam concrete foundation with slab on grade. The building shell is a steel frame and concrete tilt panel structure, with bar joists and a metal deck. A portion of the exterior skin consists of stucco on gypsum sheathing and metal studs. Aluminum storefronts and windows are also included in the building facade. The main building has a combination of a modified bitumen roof and standing seam metal roof, and there are metal roof canopies over the exterior carrier walks. The interior spaces consist of a retail store, post office box lobby, workroom, platform area, support areas, and maintenance spaces. The project will also include a new electrical service and its distribution system, plumbing, an HVAC system using rooftop units, and a closed circuit TV system. The sitework includes utility service connection and distribution, concrete paving, landscaping and irrigation work and fencing, in accordance with the plans and specifications. 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 19, 1998. Proposal documents, plans and specifications will be available on July 22, 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 relative standing 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 07/17/98 (W-SN224801). (0198)

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