COMMANDING OFFICER, CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT, P.O. BOX 21747, JUNEAU, AK 99802-1747

Z -- WHARF CATHODIC PROTECTION AND WATERLINE REPLACEMENT, USCG BASE KETCHIKAN SOL DTCG87-95-B-643081 DUE 091595 POC Contact Point, RICHARD GARRISON, (907)463-2441, Contracting Officer, RICHARD GARRISON, (907)463-2441 PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, TRANSPORTATION, INCIDENTIALS, AS-BUILTS AND PERFORM LABOR TO INSTALL A WRAP PROTECTION SYSTEM ABOVE THE SUBMERGED ZONE OF THE SOUTH WHARF SYSTEM AND REPLACEMENT OF SIX INCH DUCTILE IRON WATER MAIN SUSPENDED FROM THE SOUTH WHARF (BASE BID). THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES TWO OPTION ITEMS: (A) PROVIDE ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, INCIDENTIALS AND PERFORM LABOR TO INSTALL A SACRIFICIAL ANODE CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR THE SUBMERGED PORTION OF THE WHARF SYSTEM (OPTION ITEM #1); (B) PROVIDE ALL MATERIALS, EQIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, INCIDENTIALS AND PERFORM LABOR TO INSTALL A WRAP PROTECTION SYSTEM ABOVE THE SUBMERGED ZONE OF THE NORTH WHARF SYSTEM (OPTION ITEM #2). THE GOVERNMENT MAY AWARD THE OPTION ITEMS AT THE TIME THE BASE BID IS AWARDED. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXERCISE OPTION ITEMS WITHIN SIXTY (60) CALENDAR DAYS OF THE DATE OF CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE BASE BID. WORK IS LOCATED AT USCG BASE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. ESTIMATED COST RANGE, INCLUDING OPTIONS, IS BETWEEN $500,000 AND $1,000,000. THE TIME FOR COMPLETION IS 310 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF AWARD. AWARD IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A BID WHICH SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE U. S. COAST GUARD. REQUESTS FOR BID DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN 14 AUGUST 1995. THIS PROCUREMENT IS BEING ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE SMALL BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. FOR MINORITY, WOMAN-OWNED AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT), OFFICE OF SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION (OSBDU), HAS A PROGRAM TO ASSIST MINORITY WOMEN-OWNED AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO ACQUIRE SORT TERM WORKING CAPITAL AND BONDING ASSISTANCE FOR TRANSPORTATION RELATED CONTRACTS. THIS IS APPLICABLE TO ANY ELIGIBLE PRIME OR SUBCONTRACTOR 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 OF THE ONE AMOUNT TO A SURETY AGAINST LOSSES. LOANS ARE 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 PLEASE CALL THE OSBDU AT (800) 532-1169. THE NON-REFUNDABLE FEE FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS IS $20.00 BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO THE U. S. COAST GUARD. INTERESTED PARTIES CAN OBTAIN A BID PACKAGE BY WRITING COMMANDING OFFICER (KO), CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT, P. O. BOX 21747, JUNEAU, AK 99802-1747. (0177)

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