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Z -- COAST GUARD CUTTER CUTTYHUNK HOMEPORT RELOCATION, USCG BUOY MAINT FAC, ASTORIA, OR SOL DTCG50-99-B-643RF6 POC Contracting Officer, Maggie Laviguer (206) 220-7424 Fax 7390; Plans/Specs Karen Townsend (206 220-7425 E-MAIL: Mlaviguer@pacnorwest.uscg.mil, Mlaviguer@pacnorwest.uscg.mil. SIC Code 1629. The Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Cuttyhunk Homeport Relocation is located on the U. S. Coast Guard Buoy Maintenance Facility at Tongue Point in Astoria, Oregon. The work involves renovation of a single story, 2700 sq. ft. building and the construction of a new floating pier, including piles and associated pier utilities. The renovation of the building includes re-wiring the electrical system, some relocation of interior partitions, some general plumbing, HVAC work, as well as finishes. The new floating pier is to be constructed of post tensioned concrete floats, held in place by steel pipe guide piles. Pier utilities are being extended to the float. A new galvanized steel brow extends from the existing fixed pier to the new float located alongside. Due to environmental constraints, all in water work (float and piles) must be completed between 01 November 1999 and 28 February 2000. Contract duration is 225 days. Estimated construction range is $250,000 to $500, 000. Plans and specifications for this project will be available approximately 20 days after date of this announcement. This solicitation is issued under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Offers will be accepted from any responsible source. Plans and specifications will be available approximately 20 days after issuance of this notice. There is a $20 NON-REFUNDABLE charge for each set of plans and specifications. You may send a company check, certified check, cashier's check or money order accompanying your request made payable to U.S. COAST GUARD. REQUESTS ACCOMPANIED WITH A PERSONAL CHECK WILL NOT BE HONORED. You may also CHARGE your request to a VISA or MASTERCARD credit card, by requesting a credit card authorization payment form from Karen at (206) 220-7425. Please include in your request: 1) Point of contact; 2) Complete company name and mailing address; 3) Telephone number; 4) Fax number. The following is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES to Qualified Bidders: 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 and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 07/28/99 (W-SN360097). (0209)

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