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

Z -- REPLACEMENT OF FIVE MEDIUM VOLTAGE SUBSTATIONS Sol DTCG83-96-B-3WF301. POC P. Komer. Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision required for the replacement of 5 medium voltage substations and spare circuit breaker at ISC Portsmouth, VA. Est Range is $500K-$1M. Solicitation Packages should be available o/a 14 July 1996. Bid opening is ON/OR about 15 August 1996. The Standard Industrial Code for this acquisition is 1623. Performance Period 160 DANTP. No telephone requests. No deposit is required. All requests shall contain the Solicitation No. DTCG83-96-B-3WF301, Contact Person/Attn: Pam Komer, 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 shall only be obtained from the bid result 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. (165)

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