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

Z -- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, EATONS NECK, NY. SOL DTCGG1-96-B-3WK025 DUE 120895 POC FAX all inquiries to (401)736-1704 Attn: Bob Kruzewski PRE-SOLICITATION: Provide all labor, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal necessary to remove the existing main fire alarm panel and existing fire alarm devices from the Station Building, UPH Building, Housing Units, Boat House, Subsistence Building, Three Sheds, and install NEW main fire alarm panel and devices. Degree of work varies in some of the buildings. Work is located at the US Coast Guard Station, Eatons Neck, NY (Nassau County). (SIC is 1731) Estimated cost is between $100K and $250K. Plans and specs issue on or about 11/06/95. Bid pkgs may be obtained sending a $20 non-refundable check made out to US Coast Guard, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886, Attn: Bob Kruzewski. Requests will be honored until supply is exhausted. This procurement is open to large and small businesses. Bid opening is on or about 12/08/95 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. (0286)

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