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Z -- REPAIR AND ALTERATION, FACILITY UPGRADE MAIN POST OFFICE, LIVINGSTON MT 59047-9998 SOL 072976-98-A-0250 DUE 090298 POC Solicitation information, Diana Esguerra, 303/573-5757; Contract Administration, Marcia E. Stencel, 303/220-6514; Technical questions, Marvin Hessler, Hessler Architects, 406-727-2757 ext. 101 The Postal Service is soliciting for proposals for the facility upgrade project in Livingston MT. The successful contractor shall provide all materials, labor, supplies, equipment and services to construct the addition and remodel to the USPS owned facility of approximately 7,780 square feet on two sites totaling approximately 29,130 square feet. The location of the Post Office is 105 N. Second St., Livingston MT. 59047-9998. Work includes but is not limited to demolition, earthwork, site utilities and site improvements, paving, landscaping and irrigation. 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, glass storefront system, painting, metal doors, wood doors, metal frames, door hardware, special doors, metal fabrications, toilet partitions and accessories, signage, lockers, loading dock equipment, electrical, and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning complete and ready for use. The estimated construction cost range is $750,000 to $1,000,000. Construction will be completed in multiple phases. Following award of the contract, the initial Notice-to-Proceed will be only for the parking lot construction on the small site across the alley from the Post Office building with a performance period of 60 calendar days. The Notice-to-Proceed for the remainder of the project will be issued approximately May of 1999 with a performance period of 210 calendar days. The solicitation package will be available on or about August 10, 1998, and may be obtained by remitting a NON-REFUNDABLE fee of $75.00 per set. When ordering refer to Solicitation 072976-98-A-0250 and make funds payable to "A and D Draft Aid". Visa or Mastercard will be accepted. Mail of fax your request with your credit card number to: A AND D DRAFT-AID INC ATTN: DIANAESGUERRA P O BOX 40877 DENVER CO 80204-0877 (303) 573-5757 FAX (303) 573-8714 For questions concerning the design and/or specifications, please contact: Marvin Hessler, Hessler Architects, 12 Sixth Street South, Great Falls, MT 59401-3629, 406-727-2757 X101. Proposals are due in the Denver Facilities Service Office by 3:00 PM MST on Wednesday, September 2, 1998. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE (BOND) WILL NOT BE REQUIRED WITH SUBMITTAL. Attention Planrooms: If you desire a copy of the solicitation package, please submit your request in writing to the above address. A package will not be automatically mailed to you. Please indicate the $75.00 non-refundable charge for solicitation packages in your announcements. Thank you. Since this is a request for proposal, 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 the offeror will not be disclosed. The successful offeror and amount of contract will be disclosed after award.Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal by the US Postal Service (First Class, priority Mail, or Express Mail)**** Posted 08/10/98 (W-SN235054). (0222)

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