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

Z -- LIGHTHOUSE REPAIRS, USCG ROMER SHOAL LIGHT, NY SOL DTCGG1-95-B-3WK332 DUE 083095 POC Susan Hetrick (401)736-1763 Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision to remove a 1,000 gallon fuel tank, emergency generator and associated equipment, remove an existing steel enclosure surrounding the fuel tank, remove the deteriorated canopy roof, remove and replace steel access ladders and make improvments to the concrete landing, repair the lower main concrete and steel walkway, replace cracked windows, and remove and seal off an exhaust pipe at Romer Shoal Light, Lower New York Harbor, U.S. Coast Guard ANT New York. Romer Shoal Light is an offshore lighthouse structure. The estimated cost of construction is between $100K and $250K. Plans and specs issue on or about 7/31/95. To obtain a bid package, a $20.00 non-refundable check made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard is required. Send 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. SIC is 1629. Bid opening is on or about 8/30/95 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 availa/ble 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. (0187)

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