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Z -- SHIPLIFT RAIL EXTENSION SOL DTCG83-99-Q-3YD003 DUE 120298 POC Pamela M. Komer 216-902-6216 fax 216-902-6277 or 6278 Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision required to construct six (6) rail extensions to an existing pile supported platform at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, MD. Performance Period is 8 wks. after receipt of a Notice to Proceed. Work Sequence: Contractor shall not begin the on site demolition until all material and equipment is available so that work can proceed without interruption. Contractor shall complete work at the site within 21 days of cutting into existing concrete. The western most workbay will not be available for this contract after 2/14/99. Ships are scheduled to be placed in this workbay after 2/14/99. Estimated Range is $25,000 to $100,000. There is no fee for a copy of the solicitation. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 1629. Quotes are due on/or about 12/2/98. This procurement is open to both large and small businesses in accordance with the Small Business CompetitivenessDemonstration Act. A Bid Bond is not required. A Payment Bond will be required after award. All requests shall be submitted in writing Att: Pam Komer/99-3YD003. Pls ensure that your mailing address is listed in the text of the request as letterhead blurs going thru the fax machine and the request may be discarded. This office has established a Procurement Information Line at (216) 902-6222 -- this line provides a listing of alll solicitations currently on the street, bid opening/closing date, number of amendments etc. This is NOT A SEALED BID therefore, results will not be provided on the Procurement Information Line or by phone. ATTN: 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 11/02/98 (W-SN267312). (0306)

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