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Z -- RENOVATION OF CHEMICAL WINGS, PHASES 5 & 6, EASTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER, WYNDMOOR, PENNSYLVANIA. SOL 8298-3K15-00 DUE 071000 POC Jeannette Davies, Contracting Officer, 301-504-1173. Pre-Solicitation Notice. This project is for Phases 5&6 of a seven-phase program where phases three through seven are for the total renovation of the Chemical Wing of the USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC), located at 600 Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Phase 5 will comprise 12,000 square feet, with the sequential Phase 6 comprising 16,400 square feet. The project involves the complete renovation of existing laboratory, office, and support space, and consists of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and communication. The mechanical work includes complete replacement of existing controls with computer-based control of building, HVAC, and other functions. The estimated price range for both Phases 5&6 is between $5 million and $10 million. Completion time is to consist of 12 months for Phase 5, followed by a 1-month period to relocate personnel and equipment, followed by 12 months for Phase 6, for a total of 25 months. A Pre-Bid Conference will be scheduled. Sets of plans and specifications will be available for a non-refundable fee of $125, payable by check or money order to: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, and submitted along with request to Bernard Johnson Young, Inc., 6705 Rockledge Drive, 3rd Floor, Bethesda, Maryland 20817-1814. No telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about June 12, 2000, and the bids opened on or about July 10, 2000. MINORITY BUSINESS CONTRACTORS ARE ASKED TO ATTEND THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND PROVIDE COPIES OF THEIR BUSINESS RESUMES TO POTENTIAL PRIME CONTRACTORS FOR POSSIBLE SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES. Posted 05/09/00 (W-SN452780). (0130)

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