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

J -- MAINENANCE/SERVICE, WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM,JONESPORT, ME SOL DTCGG1-96-B-1AA001 DUE 111495 POC Susan Hetrick, Contracting Officer (401)736-1763 Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision for maintenance service, inspection and repairs of the water filtration system at U.S. Coast Guard Station Jonesport, Maine. The Contractor shall have a minimum of two years experience in operation of similar water filtration systems and shall be a State of Maine licensed (Class II) operator. Period of performance is for one year with four pre-priced option years. This procurement is unrestricted. Issue date is on or about 11 October 1995. A $20.00 non-refundable check made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard is required to obtain plans and specifications. 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. Bid opening is on or about 11/14/95 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. (0269)

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