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C -- PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OF LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM SOL RQ0001074 & RQ0001080 DUE 071700 POC Patrick J. Kearns- (713) 739-4885 WEB: pk01@ridemetro.org, GPOMSC405. E-MAIL: pk01@ridemetro.org, pk01@ridemetro.org. NOTICE TO OFFERORS The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) is planning to issue the procurement documents listed in this advertisement. It is strongly urged that all offerors attend the pre-proposal conference. The information as to when/where the pre-proposal conference will be held can be found in the solicitation document. All offerors are required to exercise good faith to use small businesses to the extent indicated in the solicitation. LIGHT RAIL: RFQ No. RQ0001074: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Final Architectural /Engineering Design of Line Section 1 (South Fannin from Union Pacific Railroad (UPPR) to South of Holly Hall) for the Houston Downtown to Astrodome Light Rail Transit System. Services will include design of Yard & Shop Facilities and a Park and Ride Lot. The full RFQ as well as Supplementary Information Package will be issued on or about July 17, 2000. Both will be available at that time at the METRO website: www.ridemetro.org, "/Public Information/Bids & Proposals LRT Section." RFQ No. RQ0001080: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Final Architectural /Engineering Design of Line Section 2 Through 5 (4 Individual Contracts) for the Houston Downtown to Astrodome Light Rail Transit System. Services will include Design of Streets, Paving, Trackway Slabs and Stations. The line sections serve the Astrodome, the Texas Medical Center, Hermann Park, Museum District, Midtown and Downtown. The full RFQ as well as Supplementary Information Package will be issued on or about July 17, 2000. Both will be available at that time at the METRO website: www.ridemetro.org, "/Public Information/Bids & Proposals LRT Section." Posted 06/29/00 (W-SN470266). (0181)

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