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Z -- ROOF INSTALLATION, P&DC, SOUTH SUBURBAN, ILLINOIS SOL 162640-00-A-0053 DUE 060100 POC Alvin Tamura, USPS Project Manager, 312/669-5958, Teri Wilcox-DuBois, USPS Contract Specialist, 312/669-5974, Michael J. Sneddon, Upchurch & Associates, 217/235-3177 The U.S. Postal Service is soliciting proposals to provide and install a new 4-ply built-up roofing system and remove roof wet areas to roof deck at designated locations. 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: $1,472,000 to $1,619,200 Construction completion time will be one hundred fifty (150)calendar days from the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed. Evaluation criteria in addition to price has been specified as follows: 1. Approved by Roofing System Manufacturer, 2. Experience, 3. Evidence of projects using specified roofing system, and 4. Construction schedule. Specifications will be available on or about May 1, 2000, provided for a non-refundable cost of $45.00 (Cashier's check, Money order, Company check, or Personal check) made payable to Upchurch & Associates for all requests received not later than May 25, 2000. Solicitation(s) may be obtained by request to Michael J. Sneddon, Upchurch & Associates, 1810 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938, 217/235-3177. Posted 05/02/00 (W-SN450429). (0123)

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