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J -- DOCKSIDE AND REPAIRS USCGC HUDSON 160FT INLAND CONSTRUCTION TENDER SOL DTCG80-95-B-3FA875 DUE 080895 POC Leon Borroum, Contract Specialist, 212 668-3436, Michael Monahan, Contracting Officer 212 668-6274. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform routine dockside and repairs to the USCGC HUDSON (WLB 302). The work which may be performed includes but may not be limited to the following minimum items: 1. Replace asbestos-contracting marinite panels on bridge main and 01 deck with honeycomb panels, 2. Temporary Logistics, The proposed contract will also contain indefinite items including but not limited to: 1. Welding repairs, 2. Replace asbestos-contracting marinite panels on bridge main and 01 deck with honeycomb panels (Sub-Clin(s)), 3. Additional Temporary Logistics. USCGC HUDSON's homepier is Miami Beach, FL. USCGC HUDSON's availability is scheduled for on or about 23 Oct 95. The performance period is forty-two (42) calendar days. Large and Small Businesses are encouraged to submit bids. Yard availability is restricted to its homepier in Miami Beach, FL. Solicitation (IFB) is anticipated to be issued on or about July 07, 1995. There will be a non-refundable charge of $25.00 required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the United States Coast Guard for requested drawings and publications. 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 Buisness 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 rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. DOT Bonding Assistance Program enable firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on bond amount to a surety against losses. for futher information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169 -- All responsible sources may submit a Bid which shall be considered by The United States Coast Guard. (0165)

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