Contracting Officer, USCG CEU, 1240 E. Ninth St., Rm. 2179, Attn: P. J. Korenchen, Cleveland, OH 44199-2060

Z -- INSTALL FLOATING PIER SOL DTCG83-95-B-3WF121. DUE 032195. POC P. J. Korenchen 216-522-3954 ext. 745. Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision required to install the floating pier at U. S. Coast Guard Station Atlantic City, NJ. Work shall include construction of the associated timber pier and concrete walkway, guide pile driving and fabrication and installation of the floating pier, including the gangway and appurtenances. This procurement is estimated between $25K and $100K and is open to large and small businesses under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The applicable SIC code is 1629. Bid opening is on/or about 21 March 1995. Completion time is 120 DANTP. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. Written requests will be accepted until supply is exhausted. FAX requests may be transmitted to 216-522-7107. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. For Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization 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. (025)

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