Contracting Officer, Attn: Pam Komer, USCG CEU, 1240 E. Ninth St., Rm. 2179, Cleveland, OH 44199-2060

Z -- CONSTRUCT FIVE NEW LIGHT STRUCTURES SOL DTCG83-96-B-3AC140. POC P. Komer. Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision required to fabricate and install five new ice-resistant aids-to-navigation range light structures in the Upper Chesapeake Bay (Maryland). Work includes, but is not limited to, surveys, monopile foundation fabrication and installation, steel superstructure fabrication and installation, fabrication and installation of fiberglass equipment shelters, fiberglass handrails, ladders and safety cages, grating, and fiberglass supports for the day and night optics and solar panels, installation and reinstallation of optics and power distribution systems for each structure from the existing structures. Demolition and removal of five existing structures adjacent to the new structures. Est Range is $1M-$5M. Bid opening is ON/OR ABOUT 17 JULY 1996. The Standard Industrial Code for this acquisition is 1629. Completion time is 260 DANTP. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. A $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SET REQUESTED. Payment may be made in the form of a company check, money order, certified check or cashier's check. Payment shall be made to the ``U.S. COAST GUARD''. All requests shall contain the Solicitation No. DTCG83-96-B-3AC140, Contact Person and a clear mailing address in the text of the request, letterhead is unacceptable. A PROCUREMENT INFO LINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED (216) 522-3954 X745 for BID OPENINGS, No. of Amend. etc. BID RESULTS MAY ONLY BE OBTAINED from the BID HOTLINE (216) 522-3954 X243 or by written request to the Contract Specialist. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. The following info is provided for minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises: 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, firms can receive comprehensive service and training designed to enhance their financial capabilities. For further info and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. (114)

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