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Z -- EXTERIOR PAINTING, HURRICANE BRACKET REMOVAL AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT/REPAIR IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO SOL 221-00-9010 POC Glenda Barfell, Contract Specialist (301) 827-7042; FAX (301) 827-7101 E-MAIL: gbarfell@oc.fda.gov, gbarfell@oc.fda.gov. Exterior Painting, Hurricane Bracket Removal and Gutter Replacement/Repair in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Work will be performed at the FDA's San Juan, Puerto Rico facility and includes, but is not limited to, painting most of the exterior structures, removal of the old and unused hurricane shutter fittings and brackets, and repair/replacement of the gutters downspouts and splashblocks. A fixed price contract is contemplated with a 90 day period of performance. The estimated cost of construction is between $100,000 and $250,000. The solicitation due date is on or about May 22, 2000, and the bid opening date will be approximately 30 days later. The applicable SIC code is 1721. Solicitation packages are available at a non-refundable cost of $42.00 per set and only company checks or money orders, made payable to the Food and Drug Administration, will be accepted. Solicitation packages can be obtained by submitting a written request (referencing the solicitation number) and sending the appropriate payment to the address above. A bid bond is required with the bid submission, and performance and payment bonds will be required from the awardee. The availability of solicitation packages is limited and will be furnished until the supply is exhausted on a first received, first served basis. Posted 05/03/00 (W-SN450767). (0124)

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