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Z -- CONSTRUCTION, GRAIN MARKETING & PRODUCTION RESEARCH CENTER, MANHATTAN, KANSAS SOL 8210-3K15-99 DUE 021799 POC Marva L. Huggins, Contracting Officer, 301-504-1178 Z- Pre-Solicitation Notice -- The contractor shall provide all material, labor, equipment, and supervision necessary for the construction of Phases 1 and 2, Modernization of Facilities Upgrade of the Grain Marketing & Production Research Center, 1515 College Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 68502. The work includes: site/civil work, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work, as required, for the construction of the New Mechanical Room addition and preparatory work for the future Phases 3 and 4, NOT INCLUDED IN THIS INVITATION FOR BID. The total Estimated Cost of Construction (ECC) for this project is between $1,000,000 and $4,000,000. Time for completion of the work will be 540 calendar days from the date of Notice to Proceed. A pre-bid meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 2, 1999, at the Grain Marketing & Production Research Center. Sets of plans and specifications will be available for a non-refundable charge of $350 (check or money order) made payable to USDA, Agricultural Research Service. The request and check or money order MUST BE SENT to Glenn Livingood Penzler Architects, 1001 New Hampshire, Lawrence, Kansas 66044, Attention: Mr. David Livingood. TELEPHONE OR FACSIMILE REQUESTS FOR THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The solicitation is scheduled to be released o/a January 11, 1999. (Reference Solicitation No. 8210-3K15-99). Posted 12/21/98 (W-SN282258). (0355)

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