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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LABORATORY AND MECHANICAL WING ADDITION, MANCHESTER, WASHINGTON SOL C010817 DUE 090700 POC James M. Bzdusek, Contracting Officer, 513/487-2003 WEB: Office of Acquisition Management -- Cincinnati Contracts, http://www.epa.gov/oam/cinn_cmd. E-MAIL: U.S. EPA -- Cincinnati Contracts Management Division, bzdusek.james@epa.gov. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a requirement for a Contractor to Construct a New Laboratory and Mechanical Wing Addition to the EPA, Region 10 Laboratory, Manchester, Washington. The project consists of a tilt-up precast concrete laboratory wing with precast concrete roof flanks and the mechanical wing with steel frame, metal decking and concrete, with pre-manufactured metal siding and EPDM membrane roofing. The project incorporates laboratory equipment, cabinets, caseworks, fume hoods; HVAC systems with oil-fired boiler and air-cooled chiller; plumbing systems that include laboratory gases, acid waste and vent, and fire protection system including sprinkler system; and electrical systems with new electrical service to new construction through existing electrical system. A firm-fixed price contract is contemplated. The anticipated contract performance period is 365 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed. The estimated price range is between $2,500,000.00 and $4,000,000.00. The solicitation should be issued around August 1, 2000 with a due date around September 7, 2000. There will be no charge for the plans and specifications. Requests for IFB CI-00-10817 should be faxed to James M. Bzdusek, Contracting Officer, at 513/487-2107. Telephone requests will not be honored. This is an unrestricted acquisition. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the Agency. Posted 06/02/00 (W-SN460745). (0154)

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