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Z -- RENOVATE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, USCG GROUP WOODS HOLE, MA SOL DTCGG1-00-Q-3WK002 DUE 091399 POC Jim Adamo, Contracting Officer, (401) 736-1762 ISSUE DATE: 08/23/99. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal necessary to renovate the electrical distribution system in the Administration Building at USCG Group Woods Hole, Woods Hole, MA (Barnstable County). Work includes the removal of six (6) existing electrical panelboards and replacement with five (5) new electrical panelboards. Installation of new secondary surge arrestor and kwh/demand meter. Installation of ten (10) new window air conditioning units and programmable timers. Installation of two (2) new ceiling fans and new branch circuits as indicated in contract drawings. Installation of new wiring, conduit, and other equipment necessary to furnish a complete installation. Contractor also responsible for all incidental related work. Estimated cost of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000 dollars. SIC code is 1731. Solicitation packages to be available on or about 08/23/99, and may be obtained from: Reprographics, Inc., 6 Riverside Drive, Pembroke, MA 02359 at (781) 829-4747, or fax (781) 826-6899. Contact Reprographics for cost. Visa, Mastercard & American Express accepted. Quoters are required to verify the number of amendments prior to due date for receipt of quotes with the Contracting Officer. The due date for receipt of quotations is on or about 09/13/99. This project is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, and is unrestricted. THE FOLLOWING NOTICE IS PROVIDED AS INFORMATION FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: The Dept of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) 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 any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, payment and performance bonds up to$1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are available under the DOT Short-term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The max. line of credit is $500,000. For further information regarding these programs, call the DOT OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning this acquisition, contact the Contracting Official listed above. Posted 08/02/99 (W-SN361670). (0214)

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