National Park Service, Denver Service Center, P.O. Box 25287 DSC-CA, Denver, CO 80225-0287

Z -- UPGRADE UTILITY SYSTEMS, SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, WARREN, PAGE MADISON, ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA, SHEN-455 SOL 1443RP450099902 DUE 010499 POC Construction Contracts, 303/987-6744 WEB: Contracting Services Group, http://www.nps.gov/dsc/dsccon. E-MAIL: National Park Service, Denver Service Center, contracts_dsc@nps.gov. The National Park Service, Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals from construction firms having the capability to perform the work described below. A negotiated firm-fixed price contract will be awarded, requiring submission of both a technical and a price proposal. The Government will consider an offeror's capability in comparison to its price. The work of this contract consists of the general construction of utility improvements (including wastewater collection, treatment and disposal systems; and potable water storage and distribution systems), and fire detection and suppression systems in existing buildings. -- Estimated price range, $2,500,000 to $5,000,000 -- Time for completion, 575 calendar days. -- Bid opening date is approximate; actual date will be established at the time bidding documents are available. -- All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. Posted 11/10/98 (D-SN270254). (0314)

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