Contracting Officer, RLR VA Medical Center, 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Z -- EXPAND COOLING TOWER/RETROFIT SOL 583-26-99 DUE 012899 POC Billy J. Cooper, Contracting Officer, 317/554-0047 Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment and materials necessary to Construct (2) two free standing cooling tower cells. This includes construction of concrete basin and weir as shown on the plans. Contractor shall also change out existing cooling tower fill from (3) three existing cooling tower cells. Also, install drift eliminators for the (2) new cells and also the (3) existing cells. Work also includes condenser water piping, valves, and strainer installation. Contractor shall perform start-up, test and training necessary for system operation. Work also includes electrical tie-in for MCC sections and associated interconnected wiring with cooling tower as well as lighting. Work also includes site utility work and asphalt paving. Contractor to provide warranty of one year. Contractor shall provide specific tons of cooling by required dates, else liquidated damages to be assessed. SIC Code 1711 applies. The cost range is estimated at $500,000.00 -- $1,000,000.00. Completion time is 120 days after Notice to Proceed. This solicitation is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Bid documents will be available O/A 12/16/98. Bid opening date O/A 1/28/99. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 is required for each bid package set requested. Only the following will be accepted: CERTIFIED CHECK, MONEY ORDER, or CASHIER'S CHECK made payable to VA MEDICAL CENTER and LISTING THE SOLICITATION NUMBER. Checks shall be sent directly to CHIEF, A&MMS (90C), RLR VA MEDICAL CENTER, 1481 W 10TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202. Award is subject to availabilty of funds. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by this agency. Posted 12/09/98 (W-SN278670). (0343)

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