U.S. Postal Service, Facilities Service Office, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606-6150

Z -- RETAIL POSTAL STORE SOL 162640-99-A-0108 DUE 090899 POC Larry Linnenburger, USPS Project Manager, 312/669-5990, Teri Wilcox-DuBois, USPS Contract Specialist, 312/669-5974, Keith Schnepp, Renaissance Architects, 217/753-1585 The U.S. Postal Service is soliciting proposals for the buildout of a postal retail store and the addition of cameras and a security room. The work includes, but is not limited to, wall construction, finishes, electrical and mechanical. The U.S. Postal Service intends to award a contract, subject to approval and funding, to the responsible offer whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous. Minority-owned and Women-owned Business participation is encouraged. Construction cost range: $600,000 to $700,000 Construction completion time will be one hundred eighty (180)calendar days from the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed. Evaluation criteria in addition to price has been specified as follows: 1. Experience; and 2. Supplier capability. Specifications will be available on or about August 20, 1999, provided for a non-refundable cost of $30.00 (Cashier's check, Money order, Company check, or Personal check) made payable to Renaissance Architects for all requests received not later than September 1, 1999. Solicitation(s) may be obtained by request to Keith Schnepp, Renaissance Architects, 700 S. Fifth Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703-2334, 217/753-1585. Posted 08/18/99 (W-SN369372). (0230)

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