U.S. Postal Service, Facilities Service Office, P.O. Box 27497, Greensboro, NC 27498-1103

Z -- RENOVATE ALTERNATE QUARTERS, MAIN POST OFFICE, CLINTON, NORTH CAROLINA SOL 362575-00-A-0020 DUE 032900 POC Sharon Weber, Facilities Contract Specialist, 336/665-2801 The work includes furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and services required to renovate an existing department store building to convert the building into 20,400 SF of postal space, as indicated on applicable plans and specifications. Work includes but is not limited to demolition, earthwork, site utilities and site improvements, and paving. Work also includes concrete foundations and slab-on-grade, steel canopy structure, metal canopy roofing, sheet metal, masonry, metal stud partitions, gypsum board walls and ceilings, ceramic tile, acoustical ceilings, resilient flooring, carpeting, custom cabinets and fixtures, carpentry, glass storefront system, painting, metal doors, wood doors, metal door frames, door hardware, overhead doors, metal fabrications, toilet partitions and accessories, signage, lockers, loading dock equipment, fire protection system modifications, fire detection systems, security systems, electrical work, and heating/ventilation/air-conditioning. The estimated cost of the project is between $1,200,000 and $1,600,000, with construction completion within 210 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. The minimum performance requirements are (1) five years experience as a commercial construction contractor, (2) completion of two comparable projects within the past five years, and (3) license for this type of work in the stated area. Comparable projects are defined by scope, size and cost range. The Mid-Atlantic Facilities Service Office, with a goal of 7% for minority subcontracting and 4% for woman-owned subcontracting, encourages subcontracting opportunities for minority and woman-owned businesses. Requests for solicitation package shall include a check or money order, which is non-refundable, in the amount of $150 for each set, made payable to ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller. Send checks to ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller, P. O. Box 31388, Raleigh, NC 27622-1388. Refer to solicitation number on check or money order. Direct technical questions to Jay Herring at ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller, 919/782-5511. Bidders list will be available from ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller. Posted 02/11/00 (W-SN424763). (0042)

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