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

Y -- BUILDING EXPANSION, WORTH, ILLINOIS SOL 162640-99-A-0075 DUE 082799 POC Larry L. Linnenburger, USPS Project Manager, 312/669-5990, Teri L. Wilcox-DuBois, USPS Contract Specialist, 312/669-5974, David Pilarczyk, Upchurch & Associates, 217/235-3177 The U.S. Postal Service is soliciting proposals for the expansion of about 15,000 sq. ft. to the existing Main Post Office for increased workroom, support area and postal store. There will be modifications to the existing dock area, restrooms and workroom. Work includes, but is not limited to, site work, concrete, masonry, finishes, plumbing, electrical and mechanical. 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: $2,000,000 to $2,300,000 Construction completion time will be four hundred fifty (450) calendar days from the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed. Evaluation criteria in addition to price has been specified as follows: 1. Experience Specifications will be available on or about July 30, 1999, provided for a non-refundable cost of $100.00 (Cashier's check, Money order, Company check, or Personal check) made payable to Upchurch & Associates for all requests received not later than August 24, 1999. Solicitation(s) may be obtained by request to David Pilarczyk, Upchurch & Associates, 1810 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938-3886, 217/235-3177. Posted 08/12/99 (W-SN366715). (0224)

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