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

Z -- RPR MAUMEE BAY ENT LT 2 SOL DTCG83-96-B-3WF255. POC P. Komer. Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision required to repair structural damage to Maumii Bay Entrance Lt. 2. Light is located in Lake Erie, approx 18 miles northeast of Toledo, OH. Majority of the work will be offshore construction, and includes minor dredging, driving a sheet pile cell, underwater welding, injection grouting, placing stone fill, and concrete repair. Est Range is $500K-$1M. Solicitation packages should be available o/a 14 June 1996. Bid opening is on/or about 15 July 1996. The Standard Industrial Code for this acquisition is 1629. A 75 day performance period is required to get work completed prior to 10/31/96. Actual offshore work is expected to take 4-5 wks. Completion time is 260 DANTP. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. No deposit is required. All requests shall contain the solicitation no. DTCG83-96-B-3WF255, Contact Person/Attn: Pam Komer and a clear mailing address in the test 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 SHALL ONLY BE OBTAINED from the BID REQUEST 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 services and training designed to enhance their financial capabilities. For further info and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. (128)

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