Contracting Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey 08204-5095

Z -- PROVIDE AND INSTALL 10 WATER METERS SOL DTCG42-97-Q-QNL-033 DUE 091297 POC Ms. Shirley Green, (609) 898-6342. Contractor will be required to provide 10 water meters and all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for installation of water meters. The work will be performed at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, NJ. Plans and specifications are expected to be available on or about 08/04/97. All requests for project documents must be made in writing stating solicitation number DTCG42-97-Q-QNL033. Telephone or fax requests will not be accepted. There is a $5.00 non-refundable charge for each set of plans and specifications. All checks must be made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. Send written request and check or money order to: Contracting Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Administration Bldg., Room 214A, Cape May, NJ 08204. Quotations must be received not later than 2:00 p.m. local time on 09/12/97. The estimated cost range is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. The procurement listed herein is set-aside for Small Business. The following is for minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises only: The DOT has a short term bonding program available which enables firms to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds, up to 80 percent of the bond amount and a short term loan program to provide working capital at the prime interest rate. In addition, through the Historically Black Colleges and University Program, firms can receive comprehensive services and training designed to enhance their financial capabilities. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852.~ (0205)

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