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

Z -- ELECTRICAL REHAB/MISC WORK, USCG STA MANASQUAN INLET, NJ SOL DTCGG1-97-B-3WK017 DUE 010797 POC Contract Specialist, Mrs. Jean Bretz (401) 736-1765; Fax (401) 736-1704 Contractor is to provide for demolition/replacement of select interior electrical distribution panels, wiring, raceways, switches, receptacles, lighting, emergency generator and transfer switches. Also, misc renovations to walls, ceilings, and the installation of a flashing advance crossing signal and signs. Contractor to provide temporary lighting & power. Some mods to extend existing fire alarm devices onto new walls/ceiling req'd. Relocate telephone outlets. Work is located at USCG Station Manasquan Inlet, NJ. SIC code is 1731. The estimated cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Performance time is 120 calendar days from receipt of NTP. Solicitation Packages to be available on or about December 3, 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 January 7, 1997. 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. (0311)

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