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

Z -- HUDSON RIVER DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS,ATON STRUCTURES,SAUGERTIES,NY SOL DTCGG1-95-B-3EDS01 DUE 082895 POC FAX all inquiries to (401)736-1704 Attn: Susan Hetrick Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision for driving of CIP concrete piles with steel casing and erection of pipe towers with platforms to be constructed. Other work involves the erection of two Government furnished towers, demolition and repair of a concrete pad, pile driving and construction of a concrete platform. Estimated cost is between $25,000 and $100,000. Plans and specs issue on or about 7/28/95. Bid packages may be obtained by sending a $20.00 nonrefundable check made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. 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 8/28/95 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. (0195)

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