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

Y -- NEW CARRIER ANNEX, LEMONT, ILLINOIS SOL 162640-00-A-0038 DUE 033100 POC Larry L. Linnenburger, USPS Project Manager, 312/669-5990, Teri L. Wilcox-DuBois, USPS Contract Specialist, 312/669-5974, Larry Hlavacek, FGM Architects Engineers, 630/574-8300 The U.S. Postal Service is soliciting proposals to construct a new carrier annex using Small Building Design #65. The work includes, but is not limited to, site paving and landscaping and a masonry building of approximately 8000 sq. ft. with all interior finishes. 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: $500,000 to $600,000 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 March 3, 2000, provided for a non-refundable cost of $100.00 (Cashier's check, Money order, Company check, or Personal check) made payable to FGM Architects Engineers for all requests received not later than March 24, 2000. Solicitation(s) may be obtained by request to Larry Hlavacek, FGM Architects Engineers, 1211 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523-2109, 630/574-8300. Posted 03/06/00 (W-SN431300). (0066)

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