USDA, ARS, MSA, Procurement/Assistance Office, P.O. Box 225, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225

Y -- METAL BEE MANIPULATION BUILDING SOL IFB-2000-4431-010 DUE 072400 POC Terry A. Krutz, Contracting Officer, 662/686-5361 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, requires the necessary labor, materials, parts, equipment and supervision necessary to construct a Bee Manuplation Building at the USDA, ARS, Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics and Physiology Research Unit, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The work includes but is not limited to; provide slab and footing at building, provide pre-engineered metal building, provide prefabricated panel type cooler/freezer, provide doors as scheduled, paint surfaces and finishes as indicated, provide toilet fixtures and plumbing as indicated, provide lighting fixtures, electrical and mechanical items. The work will be completed in 180 days. An IFB will be issued on or about June 22, 2000. An estimated cost of this project is between $250,000. and $500.000. All requests for bid package must be submitted in writing, faxed to (662) 686-5373 or by electronic mail to: TKRUTZ@ARS.USDA.GOV. Posted 06/02/00 (W-SN460991). (0154)

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