U.S. Postal Service, Kansas City Facilities Service Office, 6201 College Blvd., Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211-2443

Y -- MARION IA MAIN POST OFFICE, NEW CONSTRUCTION OWNED SOL 193045-00-A-0045 DUE 080100 POC Techhnical: Mark Theissen, Design Alliance, 515-225-3469 Proposal: Linda Hoefer, USPS, 913-266-2407 THIS SOLICITATION IS RESTRICTED TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS PREVIOUSLY PRE-QUALIFIED UNDER SOLICITATION 193045-98-A-0534OR 193045-99-A-0131. On or about 6-30-00, this office will issue a Request for Proposal for construction of a new Main Post Office at Marion IA 52302-9998. Proposals will be opened on 8-1-00 at 3:00 PM. THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC PROPOSAL OPENING. The value of the work is estimated to be between $2,900,000 and $3,200,000. Description of the work is: Construction of a new Main Post Office of approximately 18,800 SF. The contractor will be required to commence work within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed and complete within 375 calendar days. Liquidated damages will be accessed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. There will be a NON-REFUNDABLE FEE FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICA-TIONS. After 6-23-00, contact "Jorji" at Kelly Blueprint, 8877 West 75th, Overland Park, KS 66204-2275, telephone 913/341-2333, for the cost per set and to order plans and specifications. Do not send money to the Postal Service. Plans and specifications will be furnished and mailed by Kelly Blueprint. Requests for planholders list should be directed to Kelly Blueprint. Do not call the Postal Service. Questions regarding the content of the plans and specifications should be directed to Mark Thiessen of Design Alliance Inc, telephone 515-225-3469. Only questions regarding the proposal procedures should be directed to Linda Hoefer, Facilities Service Office, 6201 College Blvd Ste 400, Overland Park, KS 66211-2443, telephone 913/266-2407. Plans and specifications will be available for inspection by offers at this office and the following locations: Marion IA Post Office; your nearest Dodge Reports, Construction Market Data, and Construction Update Plan Room offices. Posted 06/28/00 (W-SN469337). (0180)

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