Contracting Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit NY, Bldg. 107, Rm. 103, Governors Island, NY 10004-5039

M -- EXTERIOR REPAIRS TO BUILDING 330 AT U.S. COAST GUARD SUPPORT CENTER GOVERNORS ISLAND, NEW YORK SOL DTCG81-95-B-3WA049 DUE 091394 POC Contact Ms. S. Landells, FAX (212) 668-7010, Procurement Technician. Correction: This project was previously advertized under DTCG94-B-3WA089. All respondents to that announcement need not re-apply. Furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary to remove and replace roof on Building 330 on Governors Island, New York. The work includes but is not limited to the removal of asbestos containing roof materials, replacement of roof, and other miscellaneous exterior repairs to the building. This solicitation is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. The applicable SIC Code is 1761. This procurement is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. Plans and specifications will be available upon submission of a certified check or money order in the amount of $10.00 made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department 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, performance and payment 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 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. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. All responsible sources are invited to submit a bid which will be considered by the U.S. Coast Guard. (0030)

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