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

Z -- WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT, USCG STA PORTSMOUTH HARBOR, NH SOL DTCGG1-96-B-3WK052 DUE 012396 POC Susan Hetrick, Contracting Officer (401)736-1763 Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision to remove 30 window sets, 4 doors and all window blinds from the multi-mission building and provide/install new wood clad double hung style window units, new solid core wood doors, new finish door hardware, new aluminum mini blinds at 20 window sets, gypsum board repair, painting, and incidental related work at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor, New Castle, NH. The estimated cost of construction is between $25K and $100K. Plans and specs issue on or about 12/22/95. 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 1542. Bid opening is on or about 01/23/96 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 (800)532-1169. (0341)

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