United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, 225 North Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38166-0300

C -- MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA -- DESIGN/BUILD FLORENCE-GRAND STRAND PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION FACILITY SOL 475450-99-A-0049 DUE 072999 POC Bettye S. Perkins, 901/747-7628 (FAX 901/747-7408) WEB: United States Postal Service, www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: United States Postal Service, bperkins@email.usps.gov. This project is a fixed price contract for design and construction of the Florence-Grand Strand Processing & Distribution Facility, of approximately 66,765 gross sq. ft., located on Shine Avenue in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Base proposal includes, but is not limited to, pre-cast concrete panel walls, steel interior frame, sealed concrete floors, pre-cast panel, CMU, steel study/gypsum board, acoustic tile ceiling office areas, open structure ceilings in operating areas, mechanical rooftop HVAC units, fire sprinkler system, criminal investigative closed circuit television system. Technical Qualifications Evaluation is based on a 100-point total (Experience -- 40, Past Performance -- 30, Organization -- 25, and Backlog -- 5), and Management Plan Evaluation is based on a100-point total (Construction -- 30 points, Design -- 25 points, Project Management -- 20 points, Schedule -- 15 points, and Procurement -- 10 points). Questions during the proposal period -- includingquestions involving any actual or apparent conflicts in the solicitation documents -- should be addressed to: Major Facilities Office, Attn: Mrs. Bettye Perkins, 225 N. Humphreys Blvd., Memphis, TN 38166-0300. Questions may be FAXED to Mrs. Perkins' attention at 901/747-7408. Plans and specifications will be available June 24, 1999. Offers are due July 29, 1998, at 4 p.m. Performance time is 365 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed. A Preproposal Conference (not mandatory) is scheduled for Thursday, July 8, 1999, 10 a.m., EDT, at the 4 Points Sheraton, 2701 South Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (843/448-2518). For site visits only, contact Mr. David J. Black, at one of the following: Office (843) 679-2473 or 2441; Mobile (843) 319-0081; Pager 1-800-443-7243, access #038286 (digital/nationwide); or email dblack3@email.usps.gov. Site visitation is not mandatory. Estimated Cost Range: $6.5 million to $7.0 million. Cost is $275 per set for Priority Mail service (2 to 3 days), $325 per setfor Express Mail service (next day). All charges are non-refundable. If you desire plans and specifications for this project, please send your written request, along with a check or money order made payable to Rapid Reproductions, to: Rapid Reproductions, Attn: USPS; 5300 Pleasant View Rd.; Memphis, TN 38134-6414; FAX 901/385-2679. Please reference the subject solicitation number on your request. To expedite receipt of solicitation packages, FAX a copy of your check or money order before mailing it. If FAX is received before 1:00 p.m., the plans and specs will be mailed that day. Plans will also be available for inspection at the following locations: (1) Plant Manager Florence Processing & Distribution Facility, 1901 W. Evans, Florence, SC 29501-9997; (2) Local Plan Rooms; and (3) F.W. Dodge, Inc. This is a negotiated procurement; therefore, offers will not be publicly opened. Posted 06/22/99 (W-SN345785). (0173)

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