Contracting Officer, USCG CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center, Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886, Attn: Bob Kruzewski

Z -- WEST BREAKWATER REPAIRS, USCG STATION, SANDY HOOK, NJ. SOL DTCGG1-95-B-3WK190 DUE 042095 POC FAX all inquiries to (401)736-1704 Attn: Bob Kruzewski Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation, disposal and supervision necessary for the removal and disposal of approximately 80 lineal feet of wood sheetpile breakwater to include sheeting, piles, wales and hardware. Install approximately 80 lineal feet, of new steel sheetpile breakwater including sheeting, piles, wales and hardware, and other related work at USCG Station, Sandy Hook, NJ (Monmouth County) (SIC is 1629) Estimated cost is between $250K and $500K. Plans and specs issue on or about 3/21/95. Bid pkgs may be obtained by writing to and enclosing a non-refundable check in the amount of $20.00 to: Contracting Officer. U.S. Coast Guard, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886, Attn: Bob Kruzewski. Requests will be honored until supply is exhausted. This procurement is open to large and small businesses. Bid opening is on or about 4/20/95 at place of issue. For minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short- term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation- related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rate up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Furthermore, through the historically black college and university programs, firms can receive comprehensive services and training designed to enhance their financial capabiltiy. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800)532-1169. (0060)

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