USDA, ARS, MSA, Procurement/Assistance Office, P.O. Box 225, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225

Z -- RENOVATE BUILDING NO. 45 SOL 2000-4431-016 DUE 091100 POC Terry A. Krutz, Contracting Officer, (662)686-5361 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, requires the necessary labor, materials, parts, equipment and supervision necessary for the Renovation of Building No. 45, located at the USDA, ARS, Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center, Stoneville, Mississippi . The work includes but is not limited to; provide gypsum board partitions and furring, paint with epoxy paint; provide metal lab cabinets with chemical resistant laminate tops; provide lab fumehood; replace existing heating and air conditioning unit; provide interior and exterior doors; provide quarry tile flooring; provide power outlets and distribution. The work will be completed in 90 days. An IFB will be issued on or about August 11, 2000. An estimated cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. All requests for bid package must be submitted in writing, faxed to (662)686-5373 or by electronic mail to: TKRUTZ@ARS.USDA.GOV ***** Posted 07/24/00 (W-SN478069). (0206)

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