Contracting Officer, USCG, Civil Engineering Unit Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886-1747

Z -- USCG INTERIOR REHAB, BLDG 68, PIER TWO, NETC, NEWPORT, RI SOL DTCGG1-96-B-3WK277 DUE 061996 POC Contract Specialist, Mrs. Jean Bretz (401) 736-1765; Fax (401) 736-1704 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Complete interior rehabilitation of USCG spaces in Bldg 68, Pier Two, NETC, Newport, RI (Newport County). Work will be in a 12000 sf portion of an 80000 sf building, including conversion of a 4000 sf machine shop into administrative office space. Work includes installation of new bathroom facilities, HVAC and plumbing systems, and modifications to the electrical and fire protection systems. Also, electrical, ventilation and architectural modifications to an adjacent 8000 sf shop facility and incidental related work. Bldg is located on a 1500' x 200' concrete pier. Project includes optional bid items for: new acoustical ceiling system in admin area; carpeting in admin area; and, sink w/cabinet base and water cooler for admin area. The estimated cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. SIC code is 1541. Performance time is 120 calendar days from receipt of NTP. Solicitation Packages to be available on or about May 20, 1996. Packages may be obtained by submitting a written request, with a non-refundable check for $20 (payable to U.S. Coast Guard) to the address listed above, attn: Jean Bretz. Requests will be honored until supply is exhausted. The bid opening date will be on or about June 19, 1996. A pre-bid scheduled site visit will be arranged. This project is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, and is unrestricted. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: The Dept of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small 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 eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, payment and performance bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are available under the DOT Short-term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The max. line of credit is $500,000. For further information regarding these programs, call the DOT OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning this acquisition, contact the Contracting Official listed above. (0120)

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