USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

Z -- REPLACE ROOFS SOL 5114-0-3139 DUE 031700 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contracting Officer, 309-681-6616 The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, has a project entitled Replace Roofs, Avian Disease and Oncology Lab, East Lansing, MI. The work includes but is not limited to: Site work and demolition, remove and reinstall flat roof, asphalt roof, slate roof, gutter and down spouts, masonry rework, guard rails, wood framing, thermal and moisture proofing, painting, on ten roofs at the Avian Disease and Oncology Lab. The Magnitude of Construction is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. The period of performance has not yet been determined, but the performance of the contract will be after receipt of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) (NTP estimated to be issued in April 2000). A Bid Bond as well as Performance and Payment Bonds shall be required. The solicitation will be issued as Request for Proposal No. 5114-0-3139 and will be available on or about February 16, 2000, with proposals to be received not later than 2:00 p.m. (CST), March 17, 2000. The solicitation is issued pursuant to full and open competition and is unrestricted. Standard Industrial Classification Code of 1761, with a corresponding size standard of $7.0M. All responsible sources may submit a proposal. The solicitation packages may be requested, free of charge, by mail, fax, or e-mail to: USDA-ARS-MWA (Contracting Office) 1815 North University Street, Peoria, IL 61604, FAX: 309-681-6680, e-mail: houghtol@mwa.ars.usda.gov. No telephone requests for solicitation packages will be accepted. The Government POC for this solicitation is Lori Houghton, 309-681-6616. Posted 01/24/00 (W-SN417732). (0024)

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