USDA, ARS, Southern Plains Area, 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suit 230, College Station, Texas, 77840

Y -- GREENHOUSES SOL 4-6225-00 DUE 042600 POC Michael C. Downing, Contracting Officer, 409/260-9446; Fax: 409/260-9413 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, mdowning@spa.ars.usda.gov. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision for the construction of new greenhouses #3, 4, 5A and 5B at the USDA, ARS, Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center, Stuttgart, Arkansas. They are galvanized steel-framed greenhouse structures with exterior concrete stem-walls. The work includes, but is not limited to site preparation, excavation, filling and backfilling, concrete foundation work, structural steel, glass & glazing, doors, hardware, painting, lighting, specialties, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. There will be a non-refundable fee for plans and specifications. To request plans and specifications, mail your request on company letterhead and include a Cashier Check (Made payable to "U.S. Department of Agriculture") for $40.00 to the USDA, ARS, SPA 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 230, College Station, TX 77840. Plans and specifications may also be picked up in person at the same address. All requests must reference IFB # 4-6225-00 and contact persons name listed above. Estimated price range is $250,000 to $500,000. The period of performance is 180 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The anticipated IFB issue date is March 10, 2000, with opening date April 26, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. Tentative Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for March 28, 2000 at the construction site. For additional information call Michael C. Downing, Contracting Officer at (409) 2160-9446 or Fax: (409) 2600-9413. Posted 02/25/00 (W-SN428588). (0056)

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