Contracting Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, NJ 08204-5095

Z -- CONVERT EXISTING TENNIS COURTS INTO NEW PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO GYMNASIUM BLDG 269 Sol DTCG42-96-B-QNL-022, Due 041096, POC Contracting Office Staff (609) 898-6930. Convert existing Tennis Courts into new Parking Lots adjacent to the Gymnasium, Bldg 269 located at the USCG Training Center, Cape May, NJ. Estimated cost is between $25,000 and $100,000. There is a $10.00 non-refundable charge for each set of plans and specifications. All checks must be made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. Bid opening will be at 2:00 p.m. (local time) on 10 April 1996 in Room 211A, Administration Building, at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey. A pre-bid conference will be held on 28 March 1996 at 2:00 p.m. (local time) at the same location. The procurement listed herein is set-aside for Labor Surplus Area Concerns. The following is for minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises only: The DOT has a short term bonding program available which enables firms to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds, up to 80 percent of the bond amount and a short term loan program to provide working capital at the prime interest rate. In addition, through the Historically Black Colleges and University Program, first can receive comprehensive services and training designed to enhance their financial capabilities. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. (051)

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