Contracting Officer, USCG CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center, Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886, Attn: Bob Kruzewski

Z -- PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS, JONES BEAC SOL DTCGG1-95-B-3WK325 DUE 070795 POC FAX all inquiries to (401)736-1704 Attn: Bob Kruzewski Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal necessary for the removal and disposal of approximately 260 linear feet of timber bulkhead including timber sheeting, timber wales, hardware and timber fender piles, approximately 260 linear feet of 4 foot wide concrete sidewalks, three 3-pile timber dolphins, five timber or steel guide piles, one timber gangway, various utility lines and other similar minor items. Provide and install approx 260 linear feet of new timber bulkhead including timber sheeting, wales, galvanized steel hardware, and 12 inch diameter timber fender piles, 280 linear feet of 6 foot wide timber walkways, 85 linear feet of 8 foot wide gloating docks with steel guide piles, two 4 foot wide aluminum gangways, seven 12 foot long steel access ladders, various utility lines and related work at USCG Station, Jones Beach, Freeport, NY (Nassau County). (SIC is 1629) Estimated cost is between $250K and $500K. Plans and specs issue on or about 7/07/95. Bid pkgs may be obtained by sending a $20 non-refundable check made out to U.S. Coast Guard, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886, Attn: Bob Kruzewski. Requests will be honored until supply is exhausted. This procurement is open to large and small businesses. Bid opening is on or about 7/07/95 at place of issue. For minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged 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. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rate up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Furthermore, through the historically black college and university programs, firms can receive comprehensive services and training designed to enhance their financial capabiltiy. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800)532-1169. (0157)

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