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Z -- REN. OF THE INDUSTRIAL WING, PH. 1, PILOT PLANT, SRRC, NEW ORLEANS, LA SOL 8304-3K15-99 DUE 052099 POC Jeannette Davies, 301-504-1173 (FAX 301-504-1216) Z -- Presolicitation Notice -- Project consists of "gut and rebuild" renovation of the Industrial Wing (Phase I), Pilot Plant, including asbestos and lead abatement, placement of structural steel and concrete, replacement of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, new windows and curtain walls, and roof replacement. During construction, Government research will continue in areas adjacent to Phase I. Completion time is 600 days. The estimated price range of this project is between $5 million and $10 million. A Pre-Bid Conference will be scheduled. Sets of plans and specifications will be available for a non-refundable fee of $175, payable by check or certified money order to: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, and submitted along with request to Bernard Johnson, Inc., 3000 Wilcrest, 2nd floor, Houston, TX 77042-3390. No telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about May 3, 1999, and the bids opened on or about June 7, 1999.SEE Note 1. MINORITY BUSINESS CONTRACTORS ARE ASKED TO ATTEND THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND PROVIDE COPIES OF THEIR BUSINESS RESUMES TO POTENTIAL PRIME CONTRACTORS FOR POSSIBLE SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES. Posted 03/31/99 (W-SN314706). (0090)

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