Contracting Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland, 1240 East Ninth Street, Rm. 2179, Cleveland, Ohio 44199-2060

Z -- PERFORM INTERIOR REPAIRS AT USCG STATION CAPE CHARLES, VIRGINIA Sol DTCG83-95-B-3WF314. Due 081095. POC Audrey L. Overholt, Telephone (216) 522-3934, ext. 683. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and transportation required to perform interior repairs at USCG Station Cape Charles, Virginia. Basic Work Item 1 includes replacement of existing with new: ceiling tiles & grid, light fixtures, floor tile & base, carpeting, removal of wall panels and paneling, the fire alarm system, entry foyer, and installation of a new entry intercom system. Work shall also include the demolition of 2 heads and repair walls and ceiling of armory. Sampling and analysis for asbestos content shall be conducted on all existing floor & ceiling tiles and wall panels. Additional unit work items include 2) removal & disposal of existing floor tiles as asbestos containing materials (acm), 3) removal & disposal of existing ceiling tiles and wall panels as asbestos containing materials (acm). Basic Work Item 2 is for the rehabilitation of the galley. Work shall include removal of existing wooden cabinets, counter tops & quarry tile floor & base. Work shall also include removal of existing and installation of new steam trays, stainless steel double pot & pan sink, hand sink with cabinet, and a garbage disposal cone. There shall be a cut-out made in an existing partition for the installation of a scullery opening, the installation of a partition wall, rolling counter doors, and new shelving in the pantry. Additional unit items to Basic Work Item 2: 1) replacement of existing galley appliances with new. Appliances include oven/range, broiler, deep fat fryer and refrigerator; 2) replacement of existing mess deck appliances/equipment and cabinetry with new. This work includes: installation of new stainless steel cabinet and counter top with drop-in salad bar, silverware, cup, glass and bowl tubes, new ice maker, new milk and soda dispensers. Basic Work Item 3 is for Rehabilitation of the existing HVAC system. Work shall include replacement of existing with new: chiller, fan coil units, ductwork, water piping & insulation above ceiling panels, and exhaust fans. Installation of new air handling units and new circulator pump. Installation of new mini-split system (ductless) air conditioning units and new ceiling fans. Est. range is $250-500K. Performance period is 210 DANTP. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED; ONLY WRITTEN REQUESTS RECEIVED DIRECTLY FROM THE REQUESTOR WILL BE ACCEPTED (FAX #216-522-7107). Anticipated bid opening date is on or about 10 August 1995. Please do not call to verify the bid opening date. The small business size standard for this contract is 1542 and the average size standard is $17.0 million. This is an unrestricted procurement IAW Public Law 100-656. This solicitation is open to both small and large businesses. For a listing of all available procurements, a Procurement Information Line has been established for this office. Please call (216) 522-3934 ext. 745 and a description of the project, solicitation number and bid opening date will be provided. 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 (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, payment, and performance 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 Assistant Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (170)

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