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

Z -- REPLACE SIDING AT USCG BOLINGBROOK HOUSING UNITS, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS SOL DTCG83-98-Q-3WF375 DUE 092298 POC Karen Lebo (216)902-6220 Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to replace the siding on the Bolingbrook Housing Units, Will County, Il. Project shall include replacement of all soffits and associated trimwork. Bolingbrook Housing consists of 4 Single Family Houses and 4 Duplex Units. Performance Period is 150 days after notice to proceed. Estimated range is between $25K and $100K. The SIC Code for this procurement is 1761. Size standard is $7 million. Due date for these quotes is approximately 22 September 1998 -- NOTE: THERE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE CHARGE OF $15 FOR THIS SOLICITATION PACKAGE. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN THE FORM OF A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WHICH IS PAYABLE TO THE "U.S. COAST GUARD." DO NOT SEND CASH. -- All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. This is an unrestricted acquisition being solicited and awarded under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Telephone requests are not accepted; only written requests received directly from the requestor will be accepted. FAX NUMBER is 216-902-6278. This office has an established Procurement Information Line which provides information regarding projects currently on the street and open for bidding. The telephone number is (216)902-6222 and a description of the project, solicitaiton number, contract specialist, opening/closing date will be provided. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportion (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 lin 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 08/11/98 (W-SN235241). (0223)

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