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Y -- NEW CARRIER ANNEX, BIG RAPIDS, MICHIGAN SOL 162640-99-A-0070 DUE 081999 POC Craig Sharp, USPS Project Manager, 312/669-5940, Teri Wilcox-DuBois, USPS Contract Specialist, 312/669-5974, Philip W. Grossman, Capital Consultants, 616/791-1016 The U.S. Postal Service is soliciting proposals for the 14,300 square foot construction of a Carrier Annex Postal Facility. The work includes, but is not limited to, civil work, concrete, masonry, steel framing, interior finishes, HVAC and electrical. The U.S. Postal Service intends to award a contract, subject to approval and funding, to the responsible offer whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, will be the most advantageous. Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business participation is encouraged. Construction cost range: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000. Construction completion time will be three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days from the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed. Evaluation Criteria in addition to price has been specified as follows: 1. Comparable Construction Experience; 2. Management. Specifications will be available on or about July 22, 1999, provided for a non-refundable cost of $75.00 (Cashier's check, Money order, Company check, or Personal check) made payable to Capital Consultants for all requests received not later than August 12, 1999. Solicitation(s) may be obtained by request to Philip W. Grossman, Capital Consultants, 4328 Three Mile Road, NW, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49544, 616/791-1016. Posted 07/13/99 (W-SN353627). (0194)

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