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Z -- MODIFY LAVATORIES FOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY SOL DTCG83-98-Q-TFF033 DUE 092998 POC P. J. Korenchen, 216-902-6218 Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision required to modify toilet rooms in various buildings at U. S. Coast Guard TISCOM Alexandria, VA. Work to include replacement of electrical devices and plumbing fixtures. This procurement is estimated between $25K and $100K and is open to large and small businesses in accordance with the Small Business Competititive Demonstration Program. The applicable SIC Code is 1542. Bid opening is on/or about 29 September 1998. Completion time for all buildings is 120 DANTP. There will be lesser performance periods if fewer buildings are modified. The quote closing date is approximate. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. Written requests will be accepted until supply is exhausted. A non-refundable deposit of $15.00 is required in the form of a cahsier's check, certified check or money order made payable to the "U. S. Coast Guard." Cash will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. Contact the Procurement Information Line at 216-902-6222 for status on the availability of the solicitation. 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. For information concerning this acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 08/11/98 (W-SN235231). (0223)

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