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

Z -- RENOVATE GYMNASIUM BLDG. #269 Sol. DTCG42-97-B-QNL-002. Due 121896. POC: Contracting Office Staff. Renovate Gymnasium Bldg. #269 located at the USCG Training Center, Cape May, N.J. Estimated cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. There is a $10.00 non-refundable charge for each set of plans and specifications. All checks must be made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. Send checks to: Contracting Officer, Room 211A, Administration Bldg. U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, N.J. 08204-5095. Bid opening will be at 2:00 P.M. (local time) on 18 December 1996 in lieu of 11 December 1996 in Room 211A, Administration Building, at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey. A pre-bid conference will be held on 04 December 1996 at 2:00 P.M. (local time) at the same location in lieu of 22 November 1996. The procurement listed herein is set-aside for Labor Surplus Area Concerns. All Else remains unchanged. 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 per cent 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. (313)

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