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

Z -- REPLACE WINDOWS AT USCG STATION MILFORD HAVEN, HUDGINS, VA SOL DTCG83-98-Q-3WF327 DUE 081098 POC Karen Lebo (216)902-6220 Provide materials and services to replace 33 awning type windows and six hollow metal storefront and entrance systems with new, thermally broken, aluminum framed window and storefront entrance systems with insulated low E glazing, and insect screens on all operable sashes. Work will be performed at USCG Station Milford Haven in Hudgins, VA. The SIC Code assigned is 1542. Due date for quotes is 10 August 1998. -- NOTE: There is a non-refundable charge of $15.00 for this 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 -- . Estimated range of this project is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. Written requests will be accepted until the supply is exhausted. This office has a procurement information 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. In accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program, any business, regardless of size, may submit a quote which will be considered. Telephone requests are not accepted; only written requests received directly from the requestor will be accepted. FAX NUMBER is 216-902-6278. "This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) office of SMall and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Asistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, payment, and performance bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information regarding the bonding and lending programs, please call the DOt Office of SMall and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (800)532-1169. For information concerning the acquisistion, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 06/30/98 (0181)

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