US Postal Service, Facilities Service Office, PO Box 701, Columbia, MD 21045-0701

Y -- NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED, MAIN OFFICE, SUNBURY OH 43074-9998 SOL 232098-00-A-0029 DUE 041400 POC Mike Karpinski, (740) 549-0575 or J. Robinson, Fax (410) 997-6261 The project involves the construction of a new Post Office Building of approximately 9,100 square feet (gross). Sitework for the project includes but is not limited to earthwork, site utilities and site improvements, paving, and landscaping. Building construction includes concrete foundations and slab-on-grade, wood framing and structure, wood trusses and decking, roof shingles, sheet metal, exterior brick masonry veneer, interior wood stud partitions, building insulation, aluminum storefront and framing, glass and glazing. Also required are metal doors, wood doors, metal frames, door hardware, sectional overhead doors, metal fabrications, toilet partitions, and accessories, Interior and exterior signage, lockers, loading deck equipment, a complete heating, ventilating and air conditioning system, and electrical, fire alarm, and security systems. Interior finishes include painted gypsum boad walls and ceilings, acoustical lay-in ceilings, resilient and porcelain tile floors, and carpeting. The project requires custom cabinets and fixtures. Related work not listed may be required in order to provide the USPS a finished postal facility ready for occupancy and use upon completion of the project. The estimated price range is between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000 with completion within 300 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The sub-contracting minority dollar goals for this entire project is 13% of total project cost. Due diligence must be exercised in order to meet this goal. Failure of the contractor to comply in good faith with these requirements is a material breach of contract. The contractor must provide documentation along with their proposal, evidencing bonding capabilities, although no bid bond is required to submit an offer. Solicitation packages will be available on or about March 14th @ a cost of $80.00 per set, Non-refundable,, referencing Solicitation #232098-00-A-0029. Make checks/money orders payable to: USPS, Disbursing Officer. Please do not send cash. Address to obtain solicitation packages is as follows: Attn. Mike Karpinski, Firestone Jaros Mullin Architects, 7610 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus OH 43235-1317. Offers are due April 14, 200 @ 3:00 PM. Since this is a negotiated solicitation the number of offers received, the identity of offerors, amount of any one offer, or relative standing will not be disclosed to anyone except Postal personnel whose official duties require such information until award of contract is made. The Postal Service reserves the right to reject any or all offers. Posted 03/14/00 (W-SN434120). (0074)

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