Contracting Office (fp), U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320-4195

Z -- CREW ROWING CENTER RENOVATIONS SOL DTCG39-95-B-QEE101 DUE 070195 POC Contact Caroline Bennington, Contract Specialist, 203-444-8665, Patricia McIlwain, Contracting Officer, 203-444-8242, FAX 203-444-8299 The project consists of replacing existing sliding glass doors and windows, heating system replacement, underground tank removal, code compliance work, installation of timber walkway and concrete float, and miscellaneous cosmetic improvements. This acquisition is unrestricted based on Full and Open Competition; SIC Code is 1542; Size Standard is $17.0 million. The contract resulting from this acquisition will be awarded to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors. The price is estimated to be within the range of $100,000.00 to $250,000.00. It is intended to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Requests must be made in writing to Superintendent (fp), U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320-4195 and must specify the solicitation number. All requests shall be accompanied by a $20.00 non-refundable check payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. No telephone requests accepted. 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 $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0128)

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