PREBID conf Ltr 1.doc

GSA New England Region

July 17, 2008

TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

SUBJECT:

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

SOLICITATION NO. GS-01P-08-BZ-C-0028, Replace Cooling Towers at

The Federal Buildng Post Office & Customhouse, St. Albans, VT

DATE/TIME:

August 5, 2008/10:00AM

LOCATION:

Federal Building, Post Office & Customhouse

50 S. Main Street

St. Albans, VT

The purpose of this Pre-Bid conference is to provide a briefing on the contracting concept, the scope of work, and the specifications, so that bidders can ascertain the complexities of the services to be performed which would materially effect the conduct of operations or cost thereof.

Interested firms are requested to submit questions in writing to the address in Block 7 of the SF-1442, or e-mail questions to brenda.dudevoir@gsa.gov at least two days prior to the date of the Pre-Bid Conference in order to facilitate preparation of responses. Each question should clearly specify the Section, Page and Paragraph, to which it refers. Answers to questions will be provided at the Pre-Bid Conference, and a summary of the topics discussed at the Conference will be provided to all prospective offerors as an amendment to the Invitation for Bid.

Attendance at this conference is vital to the preparation of a competitive, cost effective, and accurate bid. It will enable the contractor to become acquainted with the areas to be serviced, and to be aware of the specific problem areas which require special attention. Failure to attend this meeting may not be used as an excuse for omission or miscalculation in bids. An official tour of the building will be conducted after the pre-bid conference. Additional tours may also be scheduled by the Building Manager.

Contractors are requested to notify the Contract Officer, Brenda.dudevoir@gsa.gov by e-mail before 5:00 PM EST, July 31, 2008 of the names of each of the persons who will attend the conference from your company. Notification should be made at least two working days prior to the scheduled meeting.

Sincerely, Brenda Dudevoir

Brenda Dudevoir

Contracting Officer

Property Management Center- North - 1PK

Public Buildings Service

U.S. General Services Administration

Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building

10 Causeway Street

Boston, MA 02222 www.gsa.gov