U.S. Postal Service, Kansas City Facilities Service Office, 6800 W. 64th St., Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66202-4179

Y -- COTTAGE GROVE MN CARRIER ANNEX NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED SOL 193045-99-A-0030 DUE 072399 POC See Below THIS SOLICITATION IS RESTRICTED TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS PREVIOUSLY PRE-QUALIFIED UNDER SOLICITATION 193045-98-A-0534 OR 193045-99-A-0131 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS FOR THIS PROJECT. On or about 6/24/99, this office will issue a Request for Proposal for construction of New Construction Owned Carrier Annex at COTTAGE GROVE MN 55016-9998. Proposals will be opened on 7/23/99 at 3:00 PM. THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC PROPOSAL OPENING. The value of the work is estimated to be between $2,000,000.00 and $2,600,000.00. Description of the work involves the construction of a new Post Office Building at location indicated on Drawings. 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 wallsand 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, sectional overhead doors, metal fabrications, toilet partitions and accessories, signage, lockers loading dock equipment, fire detection systems, security systems, electrical, and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning complete and ready for use. The contractor will be required to commence work within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed and complete within 250 calendar days. Liquidated damages will be accessed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. There will be a NON-REFUNDABLE FEE FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. After 6/24/99, contact "Jorji" at Kelly Blueprint, 8877 West 75th, Overland Park, KS 66204-2275, telephone 913/341-2333, for the cost per set and to order plans and specifications. Do not send money to the Postal Service. Plans and specifications will be furnished and mailed by Kelly Blueprint. Requests for planholders list should be directed to Kelly Blueprint. Questions regarding the content of the plans and specifications should be directed to Chip Lindeke of Rafferty Rafferty Tollefson, telephone 651/224-4831. Only questions regarding the proposal procedures should be directed to Michael Schech, Facilities Service Office, 6800 West 64th St, Ste 100, Overland Park, KS 66202-4179, telephone 913/261-2439. Plans and specifications will be available for inspection by offers at this office and the following locations: Cottage Grove MN Post Office; your nearest Dodge Reports, Construction Market Data, and Construction Update Plan Room offices. Posted 06/18/99 (W-SN344559). (0169)

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