                  [REQUEST FOR BIDS]

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TO:            Supplier
FROM:     Company
DATE:     
SUBJECT:       Request for bids [for construction 
project]
               
               DESCRIPTION:   [Acme Building, Inc. is 
               bidding for the general contract for the 
               Seattle Convention Center project, which must 
               be completed by Sept. 1, 1987. The project 
               will involve electrical wiring, landscaping, 
               interior design and other subcontracted 
               projects.]
               [Time is of the essence, and any contract 
               will contain penalties for missed deadlines. 
               Blueprints for the center are available for 
               study in the Acme offices during regular 
               business hours. A summary of the building 
               plans, subcontracted projects and additional 
               conditions are attached.]
               
               DEADLINES:     [Sealed bids and accompanying 
               proposals that conform to the conditions of 
               this letter, the attached summary and the 
               blueprints should be submitted to Acme 
               Building, Inc., by Aug. 1, 1985.]
