Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland, 1240 East 9th St., Room 2179, Cleveland, OH 44199-2060

Z -- UPGRADE THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT USCG SHORE-SIDE DETACHMENT, VICKSBURG, MS SOL DTCG83-98-Q-3WDQ12 POC Faye Arnold, )216) 902-6219, FAX 6277/6278 Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision required to replace the existing two zone fire alarm system with a new 24 vdc multi-zone fire alarm system. Provide two new temporary battery operated smoke detectors in multiple areas prior to disabling the existing active fire alarm system. The SIC code assigned to this project is 1731. Due date for quotes is not yet scheduled. Estimated range of the project is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. There is a non-refundable charge of $20.00 for the specifications and plans. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order which is payable to "U.S. Coast Guard." In accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program, this is not a set-aside and is open to any responsible source, large or small. This office has a Procurement Information line which may be called for information on current bid openings, due dates for quotes or any amendments. The number is (216) 902-6222. The following information is for Minority,Woman-Owned and Disadvantged Business Enperprises: The Dept. of Transportation (DOT), has programs to assist minority, woman-owned and disadvantaged businesses to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. For information concerning these programs, please call 800-532-1169. (0020)

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