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Case 1:98-cv-00868-FMA
MAJOR FAClUT~ES PURCHASING ~ UNITED i~6~fkL ST/JTE5

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March16, 1999 SamuelW. Southern USPS Facilities Specialist GreatLakes District 6801West73rd Street Bedford Park, IL 60499-9103 In accordance the attachedNomination Delegation ContractingAuthority andby the with and of authority delegated mefromthe Vice President,Purchasing Materials, I hereby to and delegate LevelI contractingauthority to administer design construction and contractssubjectto the following limitations: Upto $100,000 contractingauthority for fixed price or indefinite quantity agreements of for designandconstructionservicesandup to the limits for ordersagainst Federal Supply Schedules be usedfor the purchase constructionmaterials andequipment (to of only). Theauthority that I havedelegated not be redelegated, whole in part, andis subjectto the may in or limitations andconditionsset forth in the Purchasing Manual all other instructions and and regulations related to Facilities contracting.
Your authority commences March 16, 1999 and will be effective until such lime as your warrant is on rescinded, you are reassigned to a new position or separated from the Postal Service.

Upon reviewof your PSForm 991, it is recommended youcomplete following coursewithin that the the next one(1) year. o Commercial Purchasing Thereafter,in orderto maintain your contractingofficer's warrantyouare responsible schedule to andaltend courses that are designed maintainyour professionalproficiency in accordance to with Section15.3 - ContinuingProfessionalism the Purchasinq of Manual.Upon satisfactory completion of all coursee are required send recordof the training to this office, you to a Remember as a contractingofficer for the Postal Serviceandas a public servant, youmust that conduct of your business the highest ethical manner. goodname, yours, mustnever ali in Our and / "-~"comprised.This wouldbe a goodopportunity to familiarize yourself with the Employee Labor and RelationsManual,Section661, "Code Ethical Conduct". of

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°. Attache~lpleasefind a PSForm 7378,"ContractingOfficer Certificate of AppointmentPleas-= di~pPaT/,~he~certificateyourwork in location.

//Robert graga /:.-" Manager, MajorFacilities Purchasing Manager, Chicago FSO

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CONTRACTING OFFICER

CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
In accordance the authority in the Purchasing with Manual, the individual named below appointed the position of is to U.S.PostalService Contracting Officer:

SamuelW. Southern
USPS Facilities Specialist Great LakesDistrict As Contracting Officer, youmay bind the PostalService in contracts, up to the amount $ lOO,OOOsubject to of , the limitations specifiedby regulations,procedures, and

Major Facililies

Purchasing

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AROMA PARK

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I Date

06/15/99

Numberpa_ges ef including cover sheet 6 TO: LARRY LINNENBURGER FROM: Bruce Rothermel United States Postal Sew Central Illinois District 6801West73rd Street BedfordPark, IL ¢04899991 Phone 312-669-5990 Phone Fax Phone 708-563-7203 Fax Phone 312-669-5959

7oa.-563-7. 2o4

REMARKS: (~ Urgent LARRY

[] For yo~lr review [] Reply ASAP Please Cerement []

HERE ARE THE THREEBIDS FOR AROMA PARK THEY WERE CONETO INCLUCE THE CHANGES MADEAT THE 95% REVIEWWHICHI EXPLAINEDTO EACHCONTRACTOR. WE WANTTO USE PNL ENTERPRISE THANK8FOR ALL YOURHELP BRUCEJ, ROTHERMEL

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General contractors
¯ 105t) Ensell Roa(l~ Suite 100, I.ak¢ Zurich, IL 60047 Phone t847) 726-91100 ' Fax ~847) 726-7845

J~ne 10, 1999

Mr. Bruce Rcthermel UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 6801 W. 73rd Street Bedford Park, IL 60499-9991

Dear Sir, We propose to furnish the necessary labor, materials and eqnipment to provide the General Construction work for the New ~nterlor Lobby Renovations for the Aroma Park Facility, 300 South Bridge St., Aroma Park, iL 60910 in accordance with the drawings received, sheets Al.l, Ai.2, AI.3, AI.4, AI.5, AI.6 and A1.7 all dated 05/14/99 as prepared by A.M. Fe=nandez & Associates. For the sum of $163,900.00 The following qual~flcatlons are a part of this proposal: No building permit cost has been inclu6ed. We have included new ~eeurity glazing at the side and rear windows. If you have any questions, call. please don~t hesitate to give me a

Rick Ulbrich President

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Phoen.mConstruc...t..ion

Company,Inc.

61~ North C~un¯ I~la~i~e, ~oh 60057 ¯ (847) 9~1-5500¯ F~x (847) 991-5~97

Ikme 11, 1999

l~r. Brace Rothennel United States Post~l Service ~ 6801W. 73 SIIe~ Bedford Park~ 60499.9991 ]] LobbyRenovation/Aroma l'ark Facility 300 $ow~hBddge St. Arom~ Park, 60910 II Dear1Vir. Rolhenneh Weare pleased to propose ~ furnish the necessary labor, materials and equipmentneeded to provide the General Construction workfor the above ment2oned interior Lobby Renovationoft he AromaPark Fa=ility. Ourproposal is b~sed on the drawingsreceived, sheets AI. I, Al_2, A1.6, and A1.7 all dated 05/14/99 as prepared by A.M.Fernandez& Assoeiiltes. Weshall complete this workfor the sumof $169,725.00. Please call if you hsve any questions. Verytruly yours, l~hoenix Constructlen Company

David K. Lehr President

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PNL

ENTERPR|SES.

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June 14, 1999 UNITED STATES POSTAL 6801 WEST 73rd STR~BT BEDFOBXD PAKK,~ 60499-9991 ATTN: IVJR~BRUCEROTHERM:EL RE: RENOVATIONS AROMA TO PARKP.O. DEAI~ BRUCE,

SCOPE Remodel Lobbyand Workroom the floor to incIud%the demoIi~ionofgae lobby: lock boxes, maiI drop boxes, concreteblock walls, workstations, counter shutter, era.. Demolition the workroom of floor: existing gypsum board partitions, existing carOetngand VCT flooring through wood ouA lattic~ eleelrieal receptaeles as indicated on prk~, air condidoniag unit, furnace, plumbing f~mres,g~ line, doorsand flames~ as indJealzdon the prints and spec'~ications. DE~OLTTION Demo items as per prin~s and specifications. Pla~e in dumpster remove site. l~ep in a all and off area broomdean manner during all construction. Install "CAU~O/,F' around all areas being worked tape onso as to insure the safetyofall personnel the area, in FRONT ENTRANCE Supplyand install anewanodizedaluminum stmrefront windows indicated on the prints. Supplyand as install ateel as indicated. LOCK BOX LOBBY Build wall ~o housenewlock boxes. Install newlock boxessupplied by others. Drywalland paint appropriateareas. Supply install newlighting fixture, as indicated. Supply install new X2' and and 2' suspended acoustical cedingtile and grid systemas indicated. Relocatethe exlst~g HVAC diffuser. Tile floor andinstall new base boardas indicated.

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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Page 2 :hme 1999 14,

SERVICE LOBBY Build new wall using 20 g~ metal studs @16" on center. DrywaLlwall with 5/8" gyp. bd. On both sides taped madfinish sanded. Build newso~ts as indicated. Supply and install n~w~eal lintels as indicated. Supply and install newelectrical receptacles madl~ght~g flxtt=es as indicated. Supply and install now2' X2' suspended acoustical calling file grid systemas indicated. Tile the floor with and VCT-1 install newbase board as indicated. and SF2.VICE AREA Build new walls using 20 ga metal studs ~ 16" on canter. Drywall with 5/8" ~3~p. bd. on both sides taped and firfish sanded. Build newsoffits as indicated. Supply and install nowelectrical receptacles and Iighl~ag ~xtures es indicated. Supply and~ new manual rolling security gate. Tile floor with VCTmad install neWbase board. Supply aud ~ nswg 2' X 2' suspended acoustical ceiling ~e and grid system as indicated. Paint w~as indicated. Ymstall new EKT work stations supplied by the Postal Service, (by others). Install newPostal Yuraished, ( by others), screen line ~abinets, WORK ROOM Build ngwwalls using 20 ga. metal studs @16" on coster. Drywall wall wi~ 5/8" g~. bd. on both sides taped finish and sanded mdlca~d. as Supply install elem:dcal and ne~v receptacles ligh~ug and fixtures as indicata~ Supply and iusmll new solid core woodwicket door with 16 g~. he]low metal frame. F~r c~5~ing ntasomy chinmsy with 7/8" met~ furring chmmelz and thywall wi~h 5/8" gyp. bd. taped and ffuish sanded ready for paint. Supply and imtalI new VCT flooring and nowvinyl bas~ through out the work roomfloor. Supply and install new2' X 4~ suspendedacoustical ceiling tile and grid ~y~temwhirr indicated, STORAGE ROOM Build new 2" X 4" woodstud wall 16" on oemter wall wdfia ½" gyp. bd, On ~tador w~ so ~ ~o c~ a ~e room ~ in~ Possibly ~ new ~e ~ ~s room ~fe~ible. Supply ~ n~w el~ ~ ~ ~ ~cat~. P~t new w~s ~ ~ed. COKRIDOR Suppty and install new 2' X 4' suspendedacou~cal ceiling tile and grid system as indicated. Paint walls as indicated. Supply and install new VCT ir~tall newbase and board. TO[LET ROOM l(elocam ex£
Supply and imtall ~ iayer of 5/8" gyp, bd. to existing woodframing taped and finish sanded ready for paint. Supply and imtall newgas fired famacein this location or possible in the storage area. Paint wails as indicated.

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PRIC~IG We propose supply labor, to atl supervision, materials, andequipment complet~ above tools to the work as per prints by A.M. FERNANDEZ AND AS$OCL4TES, ARCHiTeCTS ~,[GI'N~RS, dated 5-14-99, for ff~e sulu total o2 $154,719,00 :£XCLUSIONS 1. Tile ADEQUA.CY TIlE I-IVAC SYSTEMTO INCLUDE THE AIR CONDITIONING OF SYSTEM. PAg.TITIONS. 2. THERE ARE NO TEMPERATURE 3. ANYYEEMSNOT SPEC/:b'TSD ON ~ PRINTS.

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OnceagmSn wouldlike to thank you for giving us the opportxmityto prepare an estimate for your I project. Wer~lizgefi~t this is an ongoing operation. Wehave prepared our proposal to do everything y operation of this facihty a~ like as possible.

PETER N. LA.R~S PR~$1DENT

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PO.ET/3L SERVICE ~ UNITED ST/JTE5

August28, 1999

EXPRESS MAIL #EJ150517515US

PNL Enterprises,Inc. 194 Kingston Lane Bloomingdale,IL 60108-1730 Subject: Award~Noticeto Proceed Lobby Renovations MainOffice -AromaPark, IL 60910-9998 Contract No. 162640-99-B-0209

Gentlemen: Your performancebond, paymentbond, and certificate of insurance has been received and is acceptable the U. S. Postal Service.This letter is your authorizationto proceed to with the workin accordance the termsand conditions of the subject contract. Thecontract requires completion with within 90 calendardaysafter date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Pleaseset your workschedule accordingly avoidanydelay. to Yourcopyof the executed contract is enclosed. Uponreceipt of this letter you must contact meat 312/669-5990,in order to arrange for a preconstruction conference.It is essential that this preconstruction conference attendedby be responsiblerepresentativesof your organization, your majorsubcontractors,and the superintendent who will be responsible the work. for In preparation the conference, prepared discuss: for be to 1. Yourquality control plan for providing inspection, testing, compliance, and quality workmanship, required by the contract documents; as
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Your plans for submitting a progressschedulefor indicating the sequence proposed accomplish work, identifying importantworkfeatures key to the and dates for specific work. This schedulewill be usedin determination of progress timelinessof the construction and effort; and Your plans for submission of applicable shop drawings and material submittalsidentifying the itemsrequiring submission, provision for adequate review time, and coordination with the progressscheduleto ensure ample timeis availablefor placingpurchase orders.

This meeting will establish a line of communication between your office andthe UnitedStates Postal Serviceto providea simpleanddirect method coordinatingall phases the workand to inform for of you of Postal Service procedures and requirements in an attempt to resolve most problems encountered work progresses. as

222 S. RF/ERSIDE PLAZA,SUITE 1200 CHI~GO,ILLINOIS 60606~150 312/669-5974 F~Yc 312/659~5959

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All workreviews, andcontract administrationwilt be underthe direction of the project manager. He has beendesignatedthe Contracting Officer's Representative. The COR authorized to issue is change orders, providedsuchchange orders do not involve a change total contract price, quantity, in quality or timethat exceed contracting his authority. Enclosed Forms4211-B be completed progresspayments. original and two copies, all are to for An havingoriginal signatures,are to be submitted the project manager payment, to for with a copyto the Architect-Engineer performing firm project surveillance,if applicable, unlessdirectedotherwise the by project manager. eachsuch pay request, complete,sign, and date Form4211-B.Also enclosed For is a contractor'sreleaseformwhichis to be filled out andsubmitted yourfinal payment. with I urge youto thoroughly familiarize yourself with the termsof the contract. I wish to call special attention to the fact that only the contractingofficer or project manager authorizechanges the can to basic contract when total price or time for completion affected accordingto the authorities and is limitations of contracting authority. All correspondence pertainingto the contractshould directedto be the contracting officer in writing. Thisnotification is sent to youin duplicatewith the requestthat youacknowledge receipt of the USPS copy return it promptly. and Sincerely,

tGED:

Larry L. Linnenburger Contracting Officer Manager, Administrative Services Central Illinois District A.M. Fernandez

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UNITED ST/ITES POST/IL SERVICE.

Offer and Award Commercial Purchasing
Pmject LOBBY RENOVATION 13,Project # J81492

MAIN OFFICE AROMA PARK,

iL 60910-9998 Z Soli~Jtstion Number 162640-99-A-0094 OFFICE LARRY LiNNENBURGER Fax: (312)-669-5959 (312) 669 - 5990

1, Contract Number 162640-99-B-0209 5. aHssuadby CHICAGO FACILITIES SERVICE 222 S RIVERSIDE PL #1200 CHICAGO iL 60606-6150 6, a. Offemr/Con~or PNL ENTERPRISES 194 KINGSTON LANE BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60!08-1730

I 5. b. ForInformation (No ~.all Collect Calls)

e. Parent TIN: TIN = T~q~ay~rIdentitic~tion (708) -574-9560 Number

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See Section C
8, Items Prices]General & Description Requiremenl of

T" contractor agrees to perform all work t terms and conditions of the contract Park, Illinois,

included or pursuant to and in accordance with for the Lobby Renovations, Main office, Aroma

TOTAL $154,719.00 words*'*One Hundred : in Fifty-Four Thousand SevenHundred Nineteenand 00/100 Dollars"*

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UNITED 5T/3TE5 POST/3LSERVlCE.

Facilities Department
PAGE 1 C,14Optional Matsdats Methods Or (const~'uction) (Clause (June ........................................................ FB-244) 1988) C_. 15 Aoelicable Contract If Exceeds $100,000 5 PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

U.S. Postal Service: And ........................................... Offer Award

Part 1-Schedule
Section A-Items And Prices A.1 Acknowledgment Amendments Of (Clause OB-199) (August 1988) ......... ~.......................................... 2 A.2 A_p,glicable ff Contract Exceeds $25,000 A.2 Required BandAmounts (Clause OB-201) A~temate (August ............................... VII 1998} 2

C.15 Exception To CompletionAndLiquidated Damages Schedules 5 (Clause (June ........................................................ FB-245) 1988)

Section

D-Packaging And Marking

5 (Reserved) ....................................................................................

Section B-Specifications / Statement Of Work B.1 Statement Work Specifications Of / (Clause (June ........................................................... OB-7) 1988) To Of / B.2 Attachments Statement Work Specifications (Clause (June ......................................................... OB-31) 1988) B.3 English Language Requ[rament On-Site Superintendent Of (Clause (June ......................................................... OB-38) 1988)

Section E-Inspection 2 2 2 Section

And Acceptance 5 6

E.1 Inspection AndAcceptance (Construction) (Clause (January ....................................................... B-33) 1997) (CAR) E.2 ContractingOfficers Representative (Clause OB-21) Altsmata (JulyI997) IV .......................................

F-Payment And Funding 6 6 6

Section C-Delivery / Performance c.1 Notice Of Delay (Clause (January ....................................................... B-15) 1997) And C.2 Suspensions Delays (Clause (January ....................................................... B-16) 1997) C.3 ExcusableDelays (Clause (January ....................................................... B-19) 1997) C.4 Notice to Proceedand Commencement, Pmsecutiesand Completion Work of (Clause (January ....................................................... B-34) 1997) C.5 Construction Cost Breakdown (Clause (January ....................................................... B-40) 1997) C.6 ShepDrawings,CoordinationDrawings,AndSchedules (Clause (January ....................................................... B-56) 1997) C.7 Record "As-Built" Drawings (Clause (January ....................................................... B-57) 1997) C..__~8 A_.Ep/iceb/e /f Listed Block Par~e In 9,. 1 C.8 Construction ProgressChart (Clause (January ....................................................... B-59) 1997) C.9 Warranty (Construction) (Clause (January ....................................................... B-81) 1997) C,10 Samples (Clause (January ....................................................... B-62) 1997) C.11 Liquidated Damages (Clause (January ....................................................... 2-10) 1997) C.12 Working Hours (Constm~on) (Clause FB-202) 1988) (June ........................................................ C,1~3 AoDficabl~e /_f Liste_,_.~dd 9_~ 1_ In Bloc~k Paa~e C,13Superintendence Subcentractors Of (Const-ruction) ~Ceuse FB-237~(May 1994) .............................

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Invoices (Clause (January ....................................................... B-20) 1997) Payment (Censth.~ction) (Clause (January ....................................................... B-48) 1997) Equitable Adjustments (Constmcties) (Clause FB-271) 1988) (August .....................................................

Part 2-Clauses AndAttachments
3 3 3 3 Section G-Special Clauses At Pasta] Premises G,1 Performance Occupied (Clause (January ....................................................... B-27) 1997) G.2 DiffedngSite Conditions (Clause (January ....................................................... B-32) 1997) G,3 Specifications AndDrawings (Clause (January ....................................................... B-35) 1997) G.4 Pastel ServicePartial Occupancy (Ctause (January ....................................................... B-36) 1997) G.5 Changes (Construction) (Clause (January ....................................................... B-37) 1997) 7 7 8 8 8

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G.6 Accident Praventian 8 (Clause (January ....................................................... B-38) 1997) G.7 indemnification 9 (Clause (January ....................................................... B-39) 1997) G.8 ConditionsAffecting TheWork 9 (Clause (January ....................................... B-41) 1997) ~............... Of G.9 Performance WorkBy Supplier 9 (Clause (January ....................................................... B-42) 1997) G.10 Superintendence Supplier By (Clause (January ....................................................... B-43) 1997) 9

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PAGE PAGE H.9 Contingent Fees (Clause (January ........................................................ %6) 1997) H.10 Preference For DomesticConskuction Matadals (Clause (January ...................................................... 1-10) 1997) H.11Prohibition From Contracting w~thFormer Officera (Clause (January ...................................................... 1-11) 1997) H.12 Yesr 2000Warrant, Commercially-Available Items (Clause (January ...................................................... 1-12) 1997) H. 13Aopliceble Ustad Block9, Page If In 1 H.13 Bankruptcy (Clause (January ........................................................ 6-1) 1997) H~4 ~ I_f Contract Exceeds $25 000 H.14 Additional BondSecudty (Clause (January ........................................................ 7-2) 1997) H.15 insurance (Clause (January ........................................................ 7-4) 1997) H.16Federal, Stata, AndLocal Taxes(Short Form) (Clause (January ........................................................ 7-7) 1997) H.17Clausesincorporated By Reference (Clause FB-110) 1988) (June ...................................................... H.18Handl[ngAsbesfas Insulation (Clause FB-273) 1989) (March .................................................... Section I-List Of Attachments 14 14 14 14

G.11 Use Of Premises Clause (January ....................................................... B.-~4) 1997) G.12 Other Contracts Clause (January ....................................................... B-45) 1997) G.13 Subcent~acts (Construction) Clause (January ....................................................... B-46) 1997) G.14PermitsAnd Responsibilities (Construction) Clause (January ....................................................... B-47) 1997) G.15 Building Codes,Fees, AndCharges Clause (January ....................................................... B-49) 1997) G.16 Heat Clause (January ....................................................... B-51) 1997) G.17 DebdsAnd Cleanup Clause (January ..................................................... B-52) 1997) G.18 Materials And Workmanship Clause (January ..................................................... B-63) 1997) G.19 Definition Of Terms UsedIn Contract Documents Clause FB-235) 1988) (June ...................................................... G.20SiteVisita (Construction) Clause FB-249) 1988) (June ...................................................... G~IApplicable ListedIn Block9. Pa~e I_f 1_ G.21Use Building Facilities Of (Clause (June ...................................................... FB-259) 1994) G.22 AccessTo Site (Clause (June ....................................................... OB44) 1988) G.23 Identific~tion Of Contractor's Vehicles (Clause (June ....................................................... OB-45) 1988) G.24Conb-olOf Erosion, Sedimentation, Pollution And (Clause (June ....................................................... OB-49) 1988)

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Part 3-Solicitation Provisions
Section J-Instructions To Offerors J,1 TypeOf Contract ¯ (Provision (January .................................................... 2-6) 1997) J.2 information On"Equal" Products (Provision (June ...................................................... OA-1) 1988) J.3 Aopliceble Listed In Block9, Page ff 1 J.3 Prapropesal Conference (Provision (January .................................................... 4-8} 1997) J.4 Submission Financial Statements Of (Provision OA-27) Alternate (January ............................. II 1997) 18 18

Section H-General Clauses of H.1 Assignment Claims (Clause (June ............................................................ B-8) 1988) H.2 Claims AndDisputes (Clause (January ....................................................... B-9) 1997) H.3 pdcing Of Adjustments (Clause (January ..................................................... B-10) 1997) H.4 TerminationFor Convenience (Clause (January ..................................................... B-11) 1997) H.5 Termination Default For (Clause (January .................................................... B-13) 1997) H.8 Change.Order Accounting (Ctause (January ..................................................... B-21) 1997) H.7 Advertising Of ContractAwards (Clause (January ..................................................... B-25) 1997) H.8 Order Of Precedence (Clause (September ................................................ B-29) 1995)

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Section K-Solicitation Notices And Provisions Submission Proposals Of K.1 (Provision (January .................................................... A-2) 1997) K.2 K.3 Modificefion Or Withdrawal Proposals Of (Provision (January .................................................... A-3) 1997) Late Submissions Modifications Of Proposals And (Provision (January .................................................... A-4) 1997)

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PAGE Of K.4 Acknowledgment Solicitation Amendments Provision (January ................................................... A-5) 1997) K.5 Explanation Prospestive To Offerors Provision (January ................................................... A-6) 1997) K,6 Restriction OnDisclosureAndUseOf Data Provision (January ................................................... A-7) 1997) Contract Award Provision (January ................................................... A-6) 1997) K.8 AwardWithout Discussions Provision (January ................................................... A-9) 1997) K.9 Postal-Furnished PropertyOr Services Provision (January ................................................. A-12) 1997) K.10 LaborInformation Provision (January ................................................. A-13) 1997) K.11 Failure To SubmitProposal Provision (January ................................................. A-14) 1997) K.12 Protests Provision (January ................................................. A-15) 1997) K.7 t~25 ~ If Listed/n Block 9. ParLe. 1_ 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20

PAGE K.25 Access Postal Buildings To (Provision (March .................................................. OA-12) 1989) ~ 26A_~llcable Listed In Block9~ Paoe If 1 K.26 Notice Of Preaward Survey (Provision (June .................................................... OA-34) 1994) i~ 27~ I_f Listed In Block 9~ ~ 1_ K.27 Praquatified Sources ServicesSuppliers AndApproved Or Products . (Provision (June .................................................... OA-38} 1988)

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And Certifications 23 23 23 23 24

Authorized Negotiators (Provision (January .................................................. A-22) 1997) Raceof Performance (Provision (January .................................................. A-23) 1997) BuyAmerican CedJl~cete ConstructionMatadals (Provision (January .................................................... 1-5) 1997) Representations Certiticetions - Commercial and items (Provision (January .................................................... 43) 1997) Representation Rightsin Data of (Provision (January .................................................... 8-2) 1997)

K. 13Applicable ListedIn Block9, Pace ff 1 K.13 TelegraphicProposals (Provision (January ................................................. A-17) 1997) 20 K.14 Contractor ScreeningRequirements (Provision (January .................................................... 1-3) 1997) 20 K.15 ProhibitiesAgainstConb'actingw~th Former Officera or PCES Executives (Provision (January .................................................... 1-6) 1997) 20 K.16 Brand Name Equal Or (Provision (January .................................................... 2-8) 1997) 20 K.17Praparationof Proposals (Construction) (Provision (January .................................................... 4-9) 1997) 20 K.'I8 A_p_plicable Contract ff Exceeds 000 $25 K.18 PerformanceBondRequirements (Provision (January .................................................... 7-1) 1997) 21 K.lg ~ l_f Contract Exceeds $25,000 K.19 PaymentBondRequirements (Provision (January .................................................... 7-2) 1997) 21 1~20 ~ I_f Contract Exceeds $25,000 K.20 Deposit Of Assets Requiraments (Provision (January .................................................... 7-4) 1997) 21 /~21 A~licable ff ContractExceeds $25,000andis LessThan$100.000 K.21 Alternate Payment Protections (Provision (January .................................................... 7-5) 1997) K.22 EqualOpportunityAffirmative Action Program (Provision (January .................................................... 9-3) 1997) 21 21

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K.23 Asp#cable ContractExceeds If $10,000 K,23 Notice of Requirements EqualOpportunityAf~rmative for Action (Provision (January .................................................... 9-5) 1997) 21 K.24 ~ I_f Listed In Block 9~ P~ 1_ K.24 Postaward Orientation Conference (Provision OA-5)Altamata 1989) I (March ..................................

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hasthe dght,in its discretion, to settle or payclaimsadsing of out theseterminations. (5) Settle all outstandingliabilities and claims adsing out of the termination of orders and subcontracts, with the approval or refification of the contractingofficer. Thecontractingofficer's decision final for the purposes this clause. is of (6) TransfertJt]e to the PostalServiceanddeliver as directedby the contTacting officer:. (a) Workin process, completed work, and other material produced a part of or acquired for the workterm[nated; as and (b) The completed or partially completed plans, drawings, information,andother propertythat, If the contacthadbeen completed, wouldhavebeenfumished the Postal Service. to its officer any (7) Use bestefforts to sell as directedby the contracting property of the types referred to in subparagraph above, b.6 provided that the supplier mayacquire property under the conditions preschbed at pdcesapproved the contracting and by officer, andthe proceeds any suchtransfer will be applied in of reductionof any payments be made the PostalServiceto the to by supplier, or becredited to the pdceor cost of the workcovered by this contract, or bepaid in any manner directedby the centi'acting officer. (8) Complete performance the worknot terminated, of (9) Takeany action that may necessary,or that the cont:tacting be officer maydirect, for protecting and presan4ng property any related to this contractthat is in the possession the supplierand of in which PostalService or may the has acquirean interest. At any time, the supplier may submitto the contractingofficer a list, ceNfied as to quantity and quality, of termination inventory not previously disposad andmayrequest the Postal Service to remove of inventory items or enter into a storage agreement cevedng them. Not later than 15 daysafter receivingthis request,the PostalServicewill accept title to the items andremove themor enter into a storage agreement. list will be subiect to verification by the contracting The officer upon removal the items or, if the items are stored, within 45 of days after submission the list. of After termination,the supplier mustsubmit the cent~-acting to officer a termination claimin the formandwith the certification preschbed the by contracting officer. Theclaim mustbe submittedpromptly, but in no eventmore than oneyearafter the effective date of termination,unless an extension whtingis grantedby the contractingofficer, However, in if the contracting officer betermlnes the facts justify such that action, any termthatienclaim may receivedandacteduponat any fime after the be one-yearpedod.Upon failure of the supplier to submit a termination claim within the time allowed,the contractingofficer may determine, on the basis of the information available, the amount, any, due the if supplier by reason the termination will paythat amount. of and If the suppfierand contracting the officer fail to agree the amount on to be paid to the supplier by reasonof the termination, the contracting officer will determine amount, any, duethe supplier andpaythe the if supplier the conVactpdce for completedand acceptedsupplies or sar~ces previouslypaid for (adjustedfor any savingof freight and not other charges) and, with respect to all other contract workperformed beforethe effectivedateof termination, total of: the (1) Thecast of suchwork; (2) The cost of seflJing and paying claims adsing out of the terminationof workundersubcontracts; and

liable, andthat I amduly authorized comfy claimon to the behalfof the supplier." (3) The certification maybe executed by any person duly authodzed bind the supplier',Mth to respectto the claim. For supplier claimsof $100,000 less, the contractingofficer or must,if requested writing by the supplier, rendera decision in w~thth60daysof the request.For supplier-certffied claimsover $100,000, contractingofficer must,within 60 days, decide the the claimor notify the supplier of the dateby which decision the will be made.

e.

Thecont~'actingofficer's decisionis final unlessthe supplier appeals files a suit as provided the AcL or in g. When claim is submittedby or against a supplier, the parties a by mutual consent mayagree to use an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processto assist in resolving the claim. certification as desc,dbed d(2) of this clause in must provided be for any claim, regardless dollar amount, of beforeADR used. is h. ThePostal Service will pay interest in the amount found due andunpaidfrom: (1) The date the contracting officer receives the claim (properly certified, if required); otherwisawouldbe due, if that date is (2) Thedate payment later, until the dateof payment. i. Simple interest on claims will be paid at a rate determined in accordance the Interest clause. with Thesupplier mustproceed diligently with performance this of contract,pending final resolution anyrequest relief, claim, of for appeal, or action adsing underthe contract, andcomplyw~th anydecision the contraoting of officer. H.3 Pricing Of Adjustments (ClauseB-10) (January 1997) When costs are a factor in determining centi'act pdceadjustment any underthe Changes clause or any other provision of this contract, chapter 5 of the USPS Purchasing Manual effect on the date of in this cent~'act will serveas a guidein negotiating adjustment. the H.4 Termination For Convenience (ClauseB-11) (January1997) a. Performance under this contract maybe terminated by file Postal Service in wholeor in part whenever contracting the officer determines termination in file interest of the Postal that is Service. A termination maybe affected by delivery to the supplier of a notice of terminationspecifying extentof work the terminated, the effective dateof the terminafion. and b. Uponreceipt of a notice of termination, unless otherwise directed by the contractingofficer, the supplier musttake file followingactions: (1) Stopwork the extentspecifiedin the notice, to (2) Place no further orders or subcontractsfor materials, services, or facilities except as maybe necessaryfor completion the unterminated of work. all to (3) Terminate orders andsubcontracts the extent that they relate to the workterminated. to (4) Assign the PostalService,as directedby the contracting officer, all dght,tifie, andinterest of the supplierunder the orders andsubcontracts terminated. ThePostal Service

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the of (a) Complete requirements this cenbactwithin the time specifiedin the contractor anyextension; (b) Makeprogress, so as to endangerperformance of this contract(but seeparagraph below); d (c) Perform of the other provisionsof this contract (but any subparagraph following). a.2 (2) ThePostal Service's dght to terminatethis contract undera.l(b) and(c) above be exers~sed the supplier doesnot cure the may if failure within ten days(or moreif authorizedin whtingby the contracting officer) after receipt of the noticefromthe contracting officer sperJfying tailura, the If the PostalService terminates this contractin whole in part, it may or acquire similar supplies or services or completethe work, and the supplier will be liable to the Postal Service for any excesscosts. However, supplier mustcontinuethe worknot terminated. the Exceptfor detaults of subcontractors any tier, the supplier is not at liable for anyexcess costs if the failure to perform contractadses the fromcausesbeyond control andwithout the fault or negligence the of the supplier. If the tailura to perform caused the default of a subcontractor is by at anytier, andif the cause the detaultis beyond control of boththe of the supplierandsubcootractor, withoutthe tault or negligence either, and of the supplier is not tiabta for anyexcess costs for tailure to perform, unless the subcontractorsupplies or services were obtainable from other sourcesin suffclent time for the supplier to meet required the delivery schedule. If this contractis terminated detault, the PostalService require for may the supplier to transfer rifle anddeliver ~o the Pestsl Service, as directed by the contracting officer, any completed supplies, per~ally compfatad supplies, andmatedats,par~, tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, plans, drawings, information, andcontractdghtsthat the supplier has specifically produced acquiredfor the terminatedportion of this or contract, Upon direction of the contractingofficer, the supplier must also protect andpreserve propertyin its pesseesion which Postal in the Servicehas an InteresL ThePostal Service will pay the contract pdce for completed items deliveredandaccepted. supplier andcontractingofficer may The agree on the amountof paymentfor items delivered and accepted under paragraph above the protection andpreservationof the property. e for Failure to agreewill be a disputeunderthe Claims Disputes and clause, The Postal Service maywithhold from these amountsany sumthe contracting officer determines be necessa~ protect the Postal to to Serviceagainstloss because outstanding of claims.

(3) A profit one.1 above, determined the contractingofficer by to be fair andreasonable; if it appears the supplier but that wouldhavesustaineda loss on the entire contract hadit been completed, no profit will be included, and an appropriate adjustment will be made reducing the amount of the se~ement reflect the indicated to rate of loss. Tt~etotal sum bepaid to the supplier may exceed total to not the centract pdceas reducedby the payments made as further end reduced the contract pdceof worknot terminated.Except by for normal spoilage, and except to the extent that the Postal Service expressly assumed dsk of loss, there will be the exr_Judedfrom the amountspayable to the supplier under paragraph e above, the fair value, as determined by the cenlracting officer, of proper[3' destroyed,lost, stolen, or damaged as to become so undeliverableto the Postal Ser,,ice, or to a buyer. g, Any detarminaflon of costs will be governed by the cost principles set forth in chapter5 of the USPS Purchasing Manual in effect onthe effectivedateof termination. The supplier has the dght of review under the Claims and Disputesclause of any determinationmade the conlrecting by officer underparagraph or e above, d exceptthat, if the supplier has tailed to submit its termination c~aimwithin the time provided in paragraphd aboveand has tailed to request an extension time, there may no dght of review. of be i. in arriving at the amountdue the supplier, there must be deducted: (1) All unliquidatedadvance other payments the supplier or to applicableto the terminated person this contact; of (2) Any claim that the Postal Service mayhave against the supplier under this conb"act; and (3) TOe agreed price for or the proceeds sale of matadats, of supplies, or other things kept by the supplier or sold and not recovered or credited to the PostalSergce. by If the terminafion is partial, the supplier mustfile with the contracting officer a request in writing for an equitable adjustment the pdcespecified in the contract relating to the of continued portion of the contract,

b.

c.

d.

e.

j.

f,

k. The Postal Service may, under the terms and conditions it prescribes, make partial payments payments accountin and on connection with the terminated portion of this contract whenever the aggregate thesepayments witilin the amount which of is to thesupplier entitled. is g, If, after termination, is determined the supplierwas in detault, it that not 1, Unlessotherwiseprovidedin this conb-act,or by statute, the or that the delaywas excusable, dghtaandobligationsof the parges the supplier, for a pedod three yearsafter final settlement,must of will bethe same if the terminationhadbeen as issuedfor convenience. preserve and makeavailable to the Postal Service at all raesonab[e times at the supplier's office, all books,records, Tile dghtsandremedies the Pestal Serviceunderthis clause~re in of h. documents, and other evidence beadng on the costa and addition to any other dghtsandremedies providedby law or underthis expenses the supplier under of this contractandrelating to the contract. work terminated, If the contracting offfcer approves, H,6 Change-OrderAcoounttag photographs, microphotographs, or other authentic (ClauseB-21) (January1997) reproductions be maintained may insteadof the odginats. Thecontracting officer may require change-order accountingwhenever the H.5 Terminationfor Default estimatedcost of a change sedesof related changes or exceeds $100,000. (ClauseB-t3) (January1997) Thesupplier, for eachchange sedesof related changes, or mustmaintain separate accounts, job orderor other suitableaccounting by procedure, all of incurred segragabfa,direct costs (less afiocable credits) or work, both (1) ThePesral Service may, sul~ject to paragrapbsc and d below, written noticeof default to the supplier, terminate changedand not changed,allocable to the change.The supplier will by this contract whole in part if thesupplier in or fails to: maintain suchaccounts until the parties agreeta an equitableadjustment for

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POST/~L SERVICE

August 28, 1999

PhoenixConstruction Co., Inc. 616 N. Court Palatine, IL 60067 Subject: Lobby Renovations Main Office -AromaPark, IL 60910-9998 Solicitation No. 162640-99-A-0094

Gentlemen: Therewerethree (3) offers receivedas a result of this solicitation. Awardof this contract has beenmade the firms listed below: to PNLEnterprises, Inc. 194 Kingston Lane Bloomingdale, IL 60108-1730 Award Amount: $154,719.00 Awardwas made the basis of the best value to the U.S. Postal Service from the responsible on offeror. Your interest in this solicitation is appreciated. Wewelcome your responseto announcements of future construction projects by the U.S. Postal Service. Sincerely,

Larry L. Linnenburger Contracting Officer

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Ulbrich & Associates, Inc. 1050 Ensell Road, Suite 100 Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Subject: Lobby Renovations Main Office -AromaPark, IL 60910-9998 Solicitation No. 162640-99-A-0094

Gentlemen: Therewerethree (3) offers receivedas a result of this solicitation. Awardof this contract has beenmade the firms listed below: to PNLEnterprises, Inc. 194 Kingston Lane Bloomingdale, IL 60108-1730 Award Amount: $154,719.00 Awardwasmade the basis of the best value to the U.S. Postal Service from the responsible on offeror. Your interest in this solicitation is appreciated. Wewelcome your responseto announcements of future construction projects by the U.S. Postal Service. Sincerely,

Larry L. Linnenburger Contracting Officer

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Wm. Auppcrle

& Sons, Inc,

190 E. Wa~b/~=on St. Met~era, IL 61550

TOTAL: $ 29~ 165, OG Pen'orrnan~ Time in ~aiendar Oa~'s: 180

in words TWenty-nine

thogsand~ one hundred, sixty-five & 00/i00.

~,oll~.r~

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CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT

WOR.

K

ORDE~

LRConsulting Group, Inc. 10401 75thAve. S. Palos Hills, IL 60465-2015
UNIT

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

~;~TY.

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BRADLEY

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Thank you for gdving me the opportunist POST O~CE.

to sahmi~ a proposal for y~ur pr~ $~DLEY

I have r~-~lewed the sketch ~th the spec|flcatton which yo~ sapp[l~ the s~e to f~mfl~r~ my~lf~th this locaffon. Al~hoa~ [ co~d only spend a ~ho~ per;~ of time at each location b~aese of the time element tha~ you are effo~ to ~e~e ~e~h[eg that It ~!1 take to con~ple~e your

substantial ~D and

wor~aal~e manner for the sam of FORTYEiG~ NO/I~

][~zpectf~I~y yoer~

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INC.
815-476-7961 Phone 815-476-7964 Fax

PROPOSAL

August 28, 1996

A.N. Fernandez & Associates 826 Lincoln Lane LaGrangeHighlands, ~[L 60525 ATTN: Andy Fernandez RE: Handicap Ramp U.S.P.S.Bradley, ~[lllnois Dear Sir:

Phone: 708-579-5191 Fax: 708-579-5191

Wepropose to furnish the material and labor to construct this item in accordance with the drawings received & dated 8/16/96. Included: Demolition Excavation Backfill Concrete Steel Handrails Landscaping Allowance of $1,000.00

For the lump sumof $53,210.00.

LER:slg

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ULBRI~H & ASSOCIATES, INC.
General Contractors
~hone (847) 2500 W. Higgins, Suite 315, HoffmanEstates, IL 60195 Fax (847)882,0196 882-7770

August 29, 1996

Mr. Andy Fernandez A.M. Fernandez & Associates 826 Lincoln Avenue LaGrange Highlands, IL 60525 Dear Sir, We propose to furnish the necessary labor, materials, and equipment to provide the General Construction work for the Handicap Ramp to be located at the U.S.P.S. Facility in Bradley~ Illinois in accordance with: the ramp plan dated 8/15/96, as prepared by A.M. Fernandez & Associates and my personal inspection of the facility For the Sum of $ 47,420.00

The following clarifications are a part of this proposal. i. Our scope of work includes handrails, and landscaping. demolition, excavation, backfill, concrete,

We include an allowance of $ 1,500.00 for landscape renovation. 3. If a front door slider package is desired, Add $ 9,500.00.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call.

Rick Ulbrich ULBRICH & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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P.01

Associates

_ hoenix (.onstrUCtlO Company,Inc.
6(}067 ¯ {g47) 99| 551111, Fax (847j 99i-59q7

Augusl 30, 1996 Mr./u~dy Fernandez A.MFernandez and Associates 826 l.incoln Avenue LaGrangellighlands, IL 60525 I.jSPS ltandicap Ramps gtlriotls Illinois l,ocalions Dear Mr. Fernandez: We ifi receipt ol'thc bidding documents the handicaprampsand ~Hl~rour bids for are for the sameas listed below: USPSLocation Princeton Spring Valley Peru Ogtesby Marseilles Bradley Plan Date 8/16/96 8/16/96 8/16/96 8/16/96 8/t 6/96 g/15/96 PxJ.~ $ $ $ $ $ $ 79,900.00 59,850.00 136,000.00 67,700.00 58,800.00 51,700.00

EXCLUSIONS: 1. Unibrcseen underground obstructions 2. Lmadscaping Please note that if wearc aw~ded the abovelisted locations as a iota~ package,yuu all maydeduct 2%from the total price. Verytruly yours, PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

-312[?avid R. Letu' President

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PNLENTERPl~SES I~C..

SEFTEM3BER5,

1996

H.MN~DICA.FPED ~.%MFBI~S ~D4-USTMENT TOTAL

$5~000.00 50,000.00 58,990.00

O.OO

o.oo
200.00

93,950.00

500.0O

o.oo
48,590.00 85,5'00.00 4'7,250.00 i 0.00 250.00 $5,500.00
47,000.00

14.3,,000.00

i o.oo
~.00 1"~2,500.00 2,~00,00 130.00 102,350.00 59~500,00 ¯ ~ 0.00 1,350.00 59,500.00 ~8,000.00

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PERU

lacier projects because ~e obtained much better stone pricing after our

If you have any questions, plea.so Yours very truly,

4on~t hesitats to call.

Rick Ulbr[ch

CO W~LL~J~.KEEVER¥

EFF.

O.~3"TO

AWA~P~E~IN

CL~~T

GU~

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;REQUIRED PERF,00% PMI"S0% ~EST/F|NAL OFFER

OFFICE

COMMENT~

$~8,8B0

$1,000 $%000 $I,000 $%000

HEL~Y'VILLE ~OOPE~TON iTU$COLA HARLESTON

$81,200 $~7,8M $9@,854 =63,210 l $6S,7~2

Included Included Included Included l~¢luded

~to Chan NO Chan NO Chan NO Change ChanEe No Cha No Chan No Cha~ tO the Bid P=ice.

$1,000 $t,000 $%000 =1,000

Included Included

PAXTON MENDOTA HAVANA $8~220 =~3,870 ~4g,720 $S6,185 $67,188 $10~,425 $16~,323 280 $t6~,7~ $150,32~

Included Included Included

$1,000 61,000 $1,000 $1,000 $~,000 $1,000 =1~000 $1,000 =I,000 $I,000

No No No No

Chan, Chsn Change Chan ChanEe Chan~e Changz Chan Chan Change Change Chan~e

Included Included Included Included Included { Included I Included t

No No No NO NO No

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~

' UNITED ST/3TES

PO.~TBL -~ERVICE INTENTTO AWARD OVER $25,000

August 22, 1997 CERTIFIED MAILP 356 191 449 RETURNRECEIPT REQUESTED RAMCORP, INC. 421 NorthWaterStreet Wilmington, IL 60481-1188 Dear Gentlemen: SUBJECT: Noticeof Intent to Award Contract #16-1550-96-B-5148 Bradley MainOffice (Installation of Handicap - $53,210.00) IL Ramp

Enclosed the formalcontract document duplicate, requiring your signatureon the original andone is in copy. Also, enclosedare two copies of Performance Payment and Bondswhich mustbe executedby a bondingcompany that has beenapprovedby the Department Treasury. The performance of bond mustbe executed a penal amount 100% the total contract price and the payment must in of of bond be executed a penalamount 50% the total contract price. Please in of of sign andaffix your corporate seal on all copies. Theabove-referenced documents to be returned Attention: Sam are Southern, ProjectManager within ten calendar days fromthe date of receipt of this letter. In accordance with Section H, INSURANCE, Clause7-4, the contractor must maintain and furnish evidenceof workers' compensation, employers'liability insurance, general public liability and automobile liability insurance. policy mustcontain a 30-day The advance notification of anyreduction in or cancellationof the policy for anyreason,including non-payment premiums. of This letter doesnot constitute award notice to proceed. preliminarywork, suchas mobilization or Any of workforces, material or equipment orders, contracts, planningand subcontracting prior to your receipt of the notice to proceed done yourown is at risk andis not the responsibility of the U.S.Postal Service. Upon receipt and acceptance the signedcontract documents, of bondsand insurancecertificates, we will fully execute formal contractandforwarda copyto youfor your records.We the will, at the same time, establish a time for the preconstructionconference advise you as to when Noticeto and the Proceed be issued. will If youhaveanyquestions,pleasefeel free to contact Sam Southern (708) 563-7214. at Sincerely,

Contractir~g" cc:

Off~

Project Manager

6801WEST73RD STREET BEDFORD PARKIL 60499-9991 708-553-7200 FAX:708-563-7204

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UNITED 5T/3TE~ PO..~f~L 5Ef~VICE Receipt of Bonds/ Notice to Proceed OCTOBER 1997 23, CERTIFIED MAIL P 361 217 073 RETURNRECEIPT REQUESTED RAMCORP INC. 421 N. WATER STREET WILMINGTON, 60481-1188 IL Dear Gentlemen: SUBJECT: Bradley,IL MainOffice (Installation of Handicap Ramp). CONTRACT NUMBER 16155-96-B-5148 -

Wehave received the payment bond~ performance-bond~--and, signed cont,:act documents pertaining to subject contract. Thedocuments acceptableto the U.S. Postal Service in the are amount $53.210.00. of Yourcopyof the executed contract is enclosed,This letter of authorizationto proceed with the workis in accordance with the terms an conditions of the contract. Thecontract requirescompletion within (180)calendar daysafter the dateof receipt of this Noticeto Proceed. Pleaseset your work scheduleaccordingly, to avoid any delay. Enclosed a Department Labor is of FormWH-347 and PSForm 421t-B (Payment). When requesting paymentplease complete, sign and date both Form WH-347 and PSForm 4211-B. Attach your (Request for Payment)on your office letterhead, signed and dated,, marked ATTN: Samuel Southern review and recommendation for fro payment, will then forwardthesedocuments the Contracting He to Officer for payment. I urgeyouto thorc~ughly familiarize yourself with the termsof the contract. Samuel Southern, been has designatedProject Manager this project. If you haveany questionshe canbe reachedat (708) for 563-7214. wishto call special attention to the fact, that only the contractingofficer canauthorize I changes the basic agreement total price or time for completion affected accordingto the to when is authorities andlimitations of contracting authority. All correspondence pertaining to the agreement should directedto the project manager writing. be in This notification is sent to youin duplicatewith the request that youacknowledge receipt of the U.S. PostalServicecopyandreturn it promptly. Sincerely,

Contracting

O~

Enclosure: Ps Forms421 I-B, WH-347 cc: Project Manager
6801 WEST 73RD STREET BEDFORD IL 60499-9991 PA~K 708-563-7200 FAX:70B-563-7204

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Offer andAward Simplified Construction
Pn~a INSTALLATION OF HANDICAP RAMP

I. ~ ~YI~50-96-B-5148 161550-97-A-0032. CENTRAL ILLINOIS 6801 W 73RD ST BEDFORD PARK IL 60499-9991 ~ J48300

ROBERT

RIGSBY

(708) 563 - 7202 b. C~nm~ Name: LAWRENCE ¢. T./~h~r,~ Num~. (815)476-7961 ¢~N: 36--3055641

P~.MCO RP INC 421 N WATER STREET WILMINGTON, IL 60481-1188

SeeSectionC

INSTALLATION

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DEMOLITION EXCAVATION BACKFILL CONCRETE STEEL HANDRAILS LANDSCAgING ALLOWANCE TOTAL IN WORDS:

OF $1,000.00 TWO HUNDRED & TEN DOLLARS 00/I00 :.

FIFTY THREE THOUSAND

$53,210.00

TOTAL:

$ 53,210.00

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Perfonl~ance Time in CalendarDays Section G: FB-243 Section OB-21 Section H: 7-4 G: FB-289 Section

BETTY L CHEARS CENTRAL ILL. DISTRICT 6801 W 73RD ST BEDFORD PA/~K IL 60499-9~

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Case 1:98-cv-00868-FMA
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Document 87-11

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US POSTAL SERVICE SOLICITATION U.S.POSTAL SERVICE:OFFER ANDAWARD ............................. PART - SCHEDULE 1 SECTION - ITEMS A ANDPRICES ...................................... A.1 A.2 REQUIRED AMOUNTS BOND (Clause FB-201) Alternate I (November 1988) ..... ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS (Clause O8-199) (August 1988) ..... 2

SECTION - SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT B OF WORK ...................... B. 1 B.2 STATEMENT WORK/SPECIFICATIONS OF (Clause 08-7) (June 1988) ....... ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT ON-SITE SUPERINTENDENT OF (Clause OB-38)(June 1988) .......................................

SECTION - DELIVERY/PERFORMANCE C ................................. C.1 C.2 C.3 C,4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C. 11 C.12 NOTICE DELAY OF (Clause B-15) (May 1994) ......................... SUSPENSIONS DELAYS AND (Clause B-16) (May 1994/Interim) ............. EXCUSABLE DELAYS (Clause 8-19) (October 1987) .................... SHOPDRAWINGS, COORDINATION DRAWINGS, AND SCHEDULES (Clause 11-20) (October 1987) ...................................... RECORD BUILT"DRAWINGS "AS (Clause 11-21) (October 1987) ............ SPARE-PARTS (Clause 11-22) (October 1987) DATA WARRANTY (CONSTRUCTION) (Clause 11-25) (October " ................. SAMPLES (Clause 11-28) (June 1988) ............... WORKING HOURS (CONSTRUCTION) (Clause FB-202) (June 1988) NOTICE PROCEED TO (Clause FB-230) (June 1988) ...................... COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION WORK OF (Clause FB-236)(June 1988) ....................................... OPTIONALMATERIALS METHODS OR (CONSTRUCTION) (Clause FB-244)(June 1988) ......................................

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SECTION - PACKAGING MARKING D AND ................................. D.1 IDENTIFICATIONOF CONTRACT DELtVERABLES (Clause OB-19)(June 1988) .......................................

SECTION - INSPECTION ACCEPTANCE E AND ............................. E1 E.2 iNSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE-CONSTRUCTION) (CLAUSE 11-11 ) (October 1987) .................................... CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (ClauseOB-21) Alternate IV (May1994/Interim) ..........................

SECTION - PAYMENT FUNDING F AND PROMPTPAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (Clause FB-272)(May 1994/Interim) .................................. PAYMENT (CONSTRUCTION) (Clause 1%10)(August 1995/Interim) .........

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