Facilities Service Offcice, 4000 DeKalb Technology Pkwy., Ste. 300, Atlanta, GA 30340-2799

Y -- BILOXI, MS -- WEST STATION -- NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED SOL 123125-99-A-0080 DUE 081399 POC Pat Ward, Contract Specialist, 770/454-0664 E-MAIL: Pat Ward, U. S. Postal Service, pward@email.usps.gov. This solicitation invites proposals for the construction of the West Station Post Office to be located on Pass Road at Jim Money Road, Biloxi, MS and containing approx. 14,000 gross sq. ft. of floor space. Work includes, but is not limited to steel frame construction, brick veneer exterior finish, concrete, masonry, carpentry, modified bitumen roofing, insulation, hollow metal doors, metal studs, gyp board, ceramic tile, resilient flooring, vinyl composition tile flooring, carpet, painting, store fixtures, landscaping, electrical, mechanical, utilities and other work associated with postal facilities. The estimated base cost for this project is between $1,300,000 and $1,600,000 with completion within 270 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The minority-owned business subcontracting goal for this contract is a minimum of ten percent (10%) and women-owned business subcontracting goal is 7%. Solicitation packages are available after July 14 for a NONREFUNDABLE charge of $150 from Guild, Jaubert, Hardy Architects in Architecture 228/896-1001 (NO COLLECT CALLS). Make checks payable to Guild, Jaubert, Hardy Architects, and mail to P.O. Box 7119, Gulfport, MS 39506-7119 (Telephone requests will NOT be accepted). TECHNICAL questions concerning the plans and specs and list of planholders should be in writing and faxed to them at 228/896-1002. Solicitation instructions, conditions, and other contract documents may be examined at the Facilities Service Office, USPS, Suite 300, 4000 DeKalb Technology Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30340-2799 and most nearby plan rooms. No proposal bond is required with proposal, but Performance and Payment bonds will be required from the successful offeror. ONLY OFFERS RETURNED VIA PERSONAL HAND DELIVERY OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE (FIRST CLASS, EXPRESS MAIL OR PRIORITY MAIL) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SOLICITATION. ANY OTHER CARRIERS WILL BE REJECTED. Posted 07/06/99 (W-SN350557). (0187)

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