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

Z -- WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS, USCG BASE SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME SOL DTCGG1-95-B-3WK341 DUE 082495 POC FAX all inquiries to (401)736-1704 Attn: Susan Hetrick Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision for the installation of a 56 ft. concrete floating dock with four rock socketed guide piles; removal of five ladders and their replacement with new systems on the pier face. The final portion of the project involves the removal of camels from around the entire pier and the replacement of 11 camels with custom built camels and mooring systems. Estimated cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Plans and specs issue on or about 7/25/95. There is a $20.00 non-refundable charge for the bid package which may be obtained by writing to Contracting Officer. U.S. Coast Guard, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886, Attn: Susan Hetrick. Requests will be honored until supply is exhausted. This procurement is open to large and small businesses. The SIC is 1629. Bid opening is on or about 8/24/95 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. (0179)

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