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Z -- CORROSION REPAIR/MISC REPAIRS, U. S. COAST GUARD STATION FREEPORT, TEXAS SOL DTCG82-98-B-3WCA14 DUE 081398 POC Judy Stamper, (305) 278-6724 Provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the removing of the existing paint coatings and preparing the surfaces to receive a high performance protective coating system on four (4) prefabricated metal buildings and other miscellaneous items. Work on one of the buildings will be over the water. The project also includes replacing fuel dispensers and light poles. The estimating range is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Bid quarantee and payment and performance bonds are required. The solicitation will be issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small businesses participation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. No telephone requests. Requests shall be in writing and may be faxed to (305) 278-6704. Concerns who previously requested this project under the presolicitation notice (01/98) need not request again. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. 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. (0173)

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