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

Z -- REPAIRS TO TWO STRUCTURES LOCATED AT USCG MSO HOUSTON AND USCG BASE GALVESTON, TEXAS SOL DTCG82-99-B-3WCA08 DUE 022399 POC Elizabeth Phillips, (305) 278-6723 SYNOPSIS: Work includes furnishing all labor, tools, equipment and materials required to provide interior renovations, roof replacement and repair, HVAC equipment replacement, electrical systems upgrade and the cleaning and painting of the roof top mounted Vessel Traffic System (VTS) communication tower at the USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) Houston-Galveston. The combined projects includes the partial renovation of the first and second floors of the Command Building which includes: providing office space; a male and female restrooms at the second floor; providing an accessible route for the disabled to the renovated male and female restrooms at the first floor; the work shall also include HVAC equipment replacement throught the structure and related electrical systems. The renovation of the eastern wing of the Administration Building includes: providing offices, weight training and medical rooms; male and female restrooms; showers and locker rooms; HVAC equipment replacement and related electrical systems. The work includes the replacement of the Command and Admministration building roofs and the repair of the Galley roof. The completion of this project shall include all incidental related work and as shown. The Contractor shall provide temporary utilities and maintiain two pre-engineered trailers, for the exclusive use of the Coast Guard personnel during construction. Trailer "A" shall be 30 foot by 12 foot configured for male and female restrooms and showers. Trailer "B" shall be 42 foot by 14 foot configured for general office space with a unisex restroom. The estimated price range is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. A $30.00 charge will be assessed for the plans and specifications. Interested parties should send their request for the plans and specifications together with a Cashier's check or money order made out to The United States Coast Guard. This project was Pre-solicited on 9 December 1999. Bidders who previously reqested plans and specifications and submitted a check need not resubmit their request. The solicitation will be issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. Bid guarantee, payment and performance bonds are required. No telephone requests; only written requests received directly from the requestor will be accepted. 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 01/14/99 (W-SN288212). (0014)

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