U.S. Postal Service, Facilities Service Office, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606-6150

Y -- NEW MAIN POST OFFICE, ORTONVILLE, MICHIGAN SOL 162640-99-A-0076 DUE 082099 POC Alvin Tamura, USPS Project Manager, 312/669-5958, Teri Wilcox-DuBois, USPS Contract Specialist, 312/669-5974, George Ananich, Tomblinson Harburn Associates, 810/767-5600 The U.S. Postal Service is soliciting proposals for the construction of a new Main Post Office. The work includes, but is not limited to, provide and install a one-story, brick veneer, wood frame, 50-A (limited merchandise) main office facility with asphalt paving. 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 most advantageous. Minority-owned and Women-owned Business participation is encouraged. Construction cost range: $563,000 to $594,000 Construction completion time will be two hundred seventy (270)calendar days from the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed. Evaluation criteria in addition to price has been specified as follows: 1. Past performance; and 2. Supplier capability. Specifications will be available on or about July 22, 1999, provided for a non-refundable cost of $50.00 (Cashier's check, Money order, Company check, or Personal check) made payable to USPS-Disbursing Officer for all requests received not later than August 13, 1999. Solicitation(s) may be obtained by request to Teri Wilcox-DuBois. Posted 07/21/99 (W-SN357359). (0202)

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