Contracting Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey 08204-5095

Z -- INTERIOR PAINTING OF U.S. COAST GUARD FAMILY HOUSING Sol. DTCG42-97-B-QN7-001. Due 091296. POC: Contracting Office Staff (609) 989-6930. Prepare and Paint the interior of the Family Housing located at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, N.J. 08204 for the period 1 October 1996 to 30 September 1997. Estimated is between $25,000 and $100,000. The proposed procurement listed herein is set-aside for Labor Surplus Area concerns. Each invitation for Bid must be requested in writing. Bid opening is at 2:00 P.M. (local time) 12 September 1996 in the Contracting Office, Room 211A, Administration Building at the USCG TRACEN Cape May, N.J. 08204. A pre-bid conference will be held on 29 August 1996 at 2:00 P.M. (local time) at the same location. The following information 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 information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. (208)

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