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

Z -- WINDOW REPLACEMENT AT USCG SHORESIDE DETACHMENT, CHATTANOOGA, TN SOL DTCG83-98-Q-3WDQ23 POC Faye Arnold, Contract Specialist, (216) 902-6219 Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision required to remove and dispose of thirty (30) double hung wood windows, frames, storms and trim (interior and exterior). Remove and dispose of one (1) fixed pane aluminum window with side sliders, frame, storms and trim (interior and exterior). Install thirty (30) double hung extruded aluminum windows and frames. Install one (1) replacement fixed pane aluminum window with side sliders and frame. All new interior trim shall be wood to match the existing and all new exterior trim shall be vinyl clad.l Pending results of TLCP tests, the construction debris may require disposal as hazardous waste. There is a non-refundable charge of $15.00 for the solicitation package. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order which is payable to the "U.S. Coast Guard". DO NOT SEND CASH. The estimated range of the project is $25,000. to $100,000. Written requests will be accepted until the supply is exhausted. This office has a procurementinformation line which may be called for information on current bid openings, due dates for quotes or amendments. The number is (216) 902-6222. This project is unrestricted. Any business, regardless of size, may submit a quote which will be considered. (NOT A SET-ASIDE). ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payments on contracts up to $1,000,000. DOT's Short Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum lines of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. (0169)

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