Contracting Office (fp), U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320-4195

Z -- REPAIRS TO TILE SHOWERS, CHASE HALL SOL DTCG39-96-B-QEE058 DUE 061096 POC Contact David Gomes, Contracting Officer, 860-444-8259, FAX 860-444-8299 The project consists of replacement of ceramic mosaic tile flooring and re-grouting of ceramic wall and floor tile in various shower areas of Chase Hall dormitory, located at U. S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. 06320. The Standard Industrial Classification is identified as 1743, and the size standard is $7 million. A mandatory contract Period of Performance has been established at 75 days. This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. The estimated price range is Between $25,000 and $100,000. ALL REQUESTS SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A $15.00 NON-REFUNDABLE CHECK PAYABLE TO THE U. S. COAST GUARD. No telephone requests accepted. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligable prime or subcontractor at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guarant on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing, The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0115)

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