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Z -- INSTALLATION OF RIP RAP AND A CRUSHED STONE BASE AT USCG STATION GREEN BAY, WI. SOL DTCG83-98-B-3WF204 POC Faye Arnold, Contract Specialist, (216) 902-6219 Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision required to provide 600 cubic yards of rip rap slope protection and 70 cubic yards of crushed stone liner for the riverbank (Fox River), at USCG Station Green Bay, WI. Work can be performed only between 15 May and 01 October 1998. SIC code assigned is 1629. Bid opening date has not yet been established but will be approximately 05/15/1998. NOTE: There is a non-refundable change of $15.00 for this solicitation package. Payment should be in the form of a check or money order and made payble to the U.S. Coast Guard. DO NOT SEND CASH. Written request will be accepted until the supply is exhausted. The estimated range of this project is under $100,000.00. In accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program, any responsible source, regardless of size, may submit a bid which will be considered. This is not a set-aside. This office has a procurement information line which may be called for information on current bid opening dates, due dates for quotes or amendments.The number is (216) 902-6222. Attention: Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http//osdbuweb.dot.gov. (0065)

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