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Z -- REPLACE WINDOW PANES AND PAINT INTERIOR MUNTINS AND FRAMES OF CLERESTORY WINDOWS AT PACIFIC STRIKE TEAM, HAMILTON AIR FIELD, NOVATO, CA Sol DTCG88-95-B-623H08. Due 111495. Contact Bid Issuing Clerk, (510) 535-7219; Contracting Officer, Marjorie G. Andrade, 510/535-7280. Only written requests for solicitations will be accepted (FAX 510/535-7288). Furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary to replace broken, cracked, or missing glazing with new glazing cut to fit (754 pieces each measuring approximately 14'' x 20'' max. size); remove paint from glazing at tower bays and west side of Hangar #2 (592 pieces, each measuring approx. 14'' x 20''); and prep, prime, and paint the interior muntins and frames of clerestory windows at Hangars #1 and #2 including all pipes, conduits, and previously painted elements that are within the window bay area and the bottom window sills. The estimated cost of this procurement is between $25,000 and $100,000. The performance period is 45 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proced. This procurement is subject to the small Business Competitiveness Demonstration program and is open to large and small business participation. The applicable SIC code is 1721. Small Business size standard is $7.0 million. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered. For Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business 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 rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. Anticipated bid issue date is 14 October 1995 with opening date 30 days later. (263)

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