Contracting Officer, Attn: Pam Komer, USCG CEU, 1240 E. Ninth St., Rm. 2179, Cleveland, OH 44199-2060

Z -- INSTALL ALT. 13KV FEEDER Sol. DTCG83-95-B-3WF238. POC: P. Komer. Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision required to install an additional 13KV feeder in the existing underground duct and manhole system, approx. 3600ft. New ductbank, cable, splices, primary switchgear, and a transformer are included in the project. Work is located at USCG Support Center, Portsmouth, VA. Est Range is $100K-250K. There is a $50.00 NON RE-FUNDABLE DEPOSIT (Deposits will be returned if the project is cancelled.). Payment shall be made to the ``U.S. Coast Guard'' in the form of a Money Order, Cashiers Check or Certified Check only. This is an unrestricted acquisition iaw the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Act. Bid opening is ON/OR ABOUT 21 August 1995. The Standard Industrial Code for this acquisition is 1623. Completion time is 160 DANTP. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. All requests shall contain the Solicitation No., Contact person and a clear mailing address in the text. A PROCUREMENT INFO LINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED (216) 5-3954, X745 for BID OPENINGS, No. of Amend. etc. BID RESULTS MAY ONLY BE OBTAINED from the BID HOTLINE (216) 522-3954 X243 or by written request to the Contract Specialist. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. The following info is provided for minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises: The DOT has a short term bonding program available which enables firms to obtain bid, payment and performance bonds up to 80 percent of the bond amount and a short term loan program to provide working capital at the prime interest rate. In addition, through the Hitorically Black Colleges and University Program, firms can receive comprehensive services and training designed to enhance their financial capabilities. For further info and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. (173)

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