Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Miami, 15608 SW 117th Ave., Miami, FL 33177-1630

Z -- VARIOUS REPAIRS AT U.S. COAST GUARD STATION PORT CANAVERAL, FL SOL DTCG82-98-B-3WCA24 DUE 082598 POC ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, phone 305-278-6723 SYNOPSIS: Provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform various repairs as follows: (1) modify HVAC system; (2) retrofit and replace lighting systems station wide; (3) repair paved parking areas and improve surface drainage; (4) install a rigid boat canopy; (5) replace asphalt shingle roofing; and (6) closure of abandoned oily water separator system. Work will be performed at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Port Canaveral, Florida. The estimated price range is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. 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 ((05/98) 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 Posted 07/07/98. (0188)

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