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

Z -- MASONRY RESSTORATION, BAKERS ISLAND LIGHT, SALEM, MA SOL DTCGG1-96-R-3WK069 DUE 020196 POC Susan Hetrick, Contracting Officer (401)736-1763 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision for masonry restoration at Bakers Island Light, Salem, MA. This light was first constructed in 1798 and rebuilt in 1821. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The work includes restoring the rubble stone masonry by removing the sand, placing new mortar, and resetting displaced stones, removing the existing stucco, and coating all rubble stone surfaces with new stucco after stonework repairs are completed. Other items included in the work: minor brickwork repairs, new windows, new glass block, a new door, installing new granite lintels, new flashing, and painting. All work methods and materials used must maintain the integrity of the historic building fabric. Technical evaluation criteria consists of the following: Masonry Restoration Experience. The contractor shall have at least 5 years of specialized experience restoring historic masonry. The Contractor shall submit a list of completed masonry restoration projects, including a detailed description of each project, the age of the structure, and the name and address of the owner. At least 2 projects must be on pre-Civil War structures. The contractor must have experience with stonework. All contractor or subcontractor employees engaged in masonry restoration must have at least 3 years of experience restoring historic masonry dating from the pre-Civil War period. Experience shall include work on both stone and brick structures. The techniques used shall be compatible with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. Experience consisting of coating masonry with waterproofing agents is unacceptable. The estimated cost of construction is between $250K and $500K. Plans and specs issue on or about 01/02/96. A $20.00 non-refundable check made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard is required to obtain plans and specifications. Send to Contracting Officer. U.S. Coast Guard, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886, Attn: Susan Hetrick. Requests will be honored ntil supply is exhausted. This procurement is open to large and small businesses. SIC is 1741. Due date for receipt of proposals is on or about 02/02/96 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 availa/ble 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. (0341)

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