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Z -- BUILDING 3, WINGS B & C RENOVATION FOR BIOCONTAINMENT SOL 5114-0-3150 DUE 082200 POC Norma R. Cremeens (309)681-6618 The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, has a project entitled Building 3, Wings B & C Renovation for Biocontainment at the National Animal Disease Center (NADC), Ames, IA. The work includes but is not limited to: Demolition and remodeling and remodeling, general construction, mechanical systems with HEPA filtration units and automated controls, and electrical systems. The Magnitude of Construction is estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The period of performance will be 365 calendar days after receipt of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) (NTP estimated to be issued in October 2000). A Bid Bond as well as Performance and Payment Bonds shall be required. The solicitation will be issued as Request for Proposal No. 5114-0-3150 and will be available on or about July 20,2000, with proposals to be received not later than the Close of Business (2:00 p.m (CST)), August 22, 2000. The solicitation is issued pursuant to full and open competition and is unrestricted. Standard Industrial Classification Code of 1711, with a corresponding size standard of $7.0M. All responsible sources may submit a proposal. The solicitation packages may be requested, free of charge, by mail, fax, or e-mail to: Curry-Wille & Associates, Consulting Engineers P.C., 425 S. 2nd, PO Box 1732, Ames, IA 50010, FAX: (515) 232-9083, E-Mail: willecwa@aol.com No telephone requests for solicitation packages will be accepted. The POC for this solicitation is Rodney Rinehart, Phone (515) 232-9078. Posted 06/26/00 (W-SN468654). (0178)

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