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

Z -- REPLACEMENT OF THE PERIMETER FENCE AT USCG COMMUNICATION STATION NEW OREANS SOL DTCG82-99-B-3WCA203 DUE 082699 POC Berta C. Gomez (305) 278-6722 Provide all labor, equipment, materials and tools to necessary for the replacement of the perimeter fence at USCG Communication Station New Orleans. The scope of work for this project includes the removal and replacement of approximatiely 3000 linear feet of damaged chain link fence. Included in the work is the clearing of vegetation required for installation of the fence and the removal of downed trees that have fallen over the old fence. This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside. The SIC Code is 1799 and the size standard is $7.OM. Payment bond is required, prior to notice to proceed, if over $25,000.00. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by this agency. No telephone requests. Requests shall be in writing and may be faxed to (305) 278-6704. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSBDU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at ant tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The COT provides an 80% guarantee on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the Bonding assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Posted 07/26/99 (W-SN358786). (0207)

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