Contracting Officer, US Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey 08204-5095

Z -- REHABILITATE PIER 3 SOL DTCG42-97-B-QNL-001. Due 102396. POC Contracting Office Staff (609) 898-6930. Rehabilitate Pier 3 located at the USCG Training Center, Cape May NJ. Estimated cost is between $250,000 and $500,000. There is a $10.00 non-refundable charge for each set of plans and specifications. All checks must be made payable to the US Coast Guard. Bid opening will be at 2:00 pm (local time) on 23 October 1996 in Room 211A, Administration Building, at the US Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey. A pre-bid conference will be held on 9 October 1996 at 2:00 pm (local time) at the same location. The procurement listed herein is set-aside for Labor Surplus Area Concerns. The following is for minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises only: 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. (247)

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