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

Z -- DREDGE MOORING AREAS AT USCG STATION JONESPORT, MAINE SOL DTCGG1-96-B-3WK089 DUE 013096 POC Susan Hetrick, Contracting Officer (401)736-1763 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision to dredge mooring areas at U.S. Coast Guard Station Jonesport, Maine. The work includes dredging approximately 1900 cubic yards of material from mooring areas, and the installation of new camels at U.S.Coast Guard Station Jonesport, ME. Dredged spoils shall be disposed upland at the Jonesport Landfill. An optional bid item is also included to dredge approximately 2300 cubic yards of material from areas identified on the drawings as Phase 2 areas. This option will be exercised during the initial phase of work at the discretion of the Government. Permit approvals are pending; site work shall not begin until all required permits have been received. The estimated cost of construction is between $100K and $250K. Plans and specs issue on or about 12/27/95. 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. This procurement is open to large and small businesses. SIC is 1629. Bid opening is on or about 01/30/96 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 (80)532-1169. (0341)

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