USCG, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886

Z -- ID/IQ FOR ROOF MAINTENANCE, USCG ACADEMY, NEW LONDON, CT SOL DTCGG1-98-B-QEE041 DUE 040698 POC Contracting Officer, Mrs. Jean Bretz, (401) 736-1765, fax (401) 736-1704 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Due date for receipt of bids is on or about April 6, 1998 at 2:00 pm. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal necessary to perform roof inspections and maintenance including locating/repairing roof leaks, removing/replacing damaged roofing materials, repairing and/or providing new sheetmetal flashing, gutters and downspouts, and performing emergency roof repairs. Work will be performed on the following types of roofs: Built-up roof, gravel surfaced; Built-up roof, smooth surface; Slate roof; Modified Bitumen roof, smooth surface; Single-ply neoprene roof, ballasted; Single-ply EPDM roof, ballasted; Single-ply PVC roof, fully adhered; Single-ply PVC roof, ballasted; Metal roof, copper; Metal roof, galvanized; and, asphalt and fiberglass shingles. Work is located at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT (New London County). It is anticipated that an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract will be awarded with an estimated price range of $250,000 to $500,000 (inclusive of option periods). This project will be for a period of one year from date of award, with 2 one (1) year option periods. SIC code is 1761. Solicitation packages to be available on or about March 6, 1998, and may be obtained from R.I. BLUEPRINT, 335 Webster Ave., Cranston, RI 02920, (401)942-3225, fax (401)946-6550. There will be a $15 nominal fee for plans & specs, plus tax, and shipping if you do not pick up. Contact RIBP for actual cost of package. VISA, Mastercard, and American Express accepted. Bid opening is tentatively scheduled for April 6, 1998 at 2:00 pm. A pre-bid/site walkthrough is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 1998 at the USCG Academy, 15 Mohegan Ave., New London, Ct. this site visit is not mandatory but highly recommended as this is the only organized walk-thru that will be scheduled. This project is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, and is unrestricted. THE FOLLOWING NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: The Dept of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short-term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The max. line of credit is $500,000. For further information regarding these programs, call the DOT OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning this acquisition, contact the Contracting Official listed above. (0043)

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