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

Z -- UPGRADE HEATING SYSTEM AT USCG STATION PORTSMOUTH HARBOR,NH SOL DTCGG1-95-B-3WK294 DUE 062795 POC FAX all inquiries to (401)736-1704 Attn: Susan Hetrick Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision for the removal of the existing heating system controls and the installation of new heating system controls and automatic control valves in the Multi-Mission Building at U.S.C.G. Station Portsmouth Harbor, New Castle, NH and incidental related work. Estimated cost of this project is under $25,000. The existing heating system is an oil-fired, four zone, forced hot water system. Plans and specs issue on or about 5/26/95. There is a $20.00 non-refundable charge for the bid package which may be obtained by writing to Contracting Officer. U.S. Coast Guard, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886, Attn: Susan Hetrick. Requests will be honored until supply is exhausted. This procurement is open to large and small businesses. Bid opening is on or about 6/27/95 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. (0131)

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