Contracting Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Miami, 15608 S.W. 117th Avenue, Miami, FL 33177-1630

Z -- REROOF AND REPAIR WOOD TRUSSES, REPLACE AIR HANDLERS AND WELL PUMP AT U.S. COAST GUARD AIR STATION DESTIN, FLORIDA SOL DTCG82-96-B-3WCA04 DUE 012897 POC Elizabeth Phillips, (305) 278-6723. The work covered under this project includes furnishing all labor, equipment and material, necessary to remove and replace roofing, roof sheathing, and repair damaged wood trusses as specified. Work also includes removal and replacement of deep well pump; removal and replacement of air handling unit, and hood supply fan; removal of attic fan coil units and ductwork; provision of air handling unit and ductwork along with reconnection of water piping and electrical accessories and reinstalling affected piping. During the replacement of the deep well pump the contractor shall provide the station with 1500 gallons of potable water a day at 45 psi connected into existing chlorination and filtration system. In addition, the contractor shall provide temporary air conditioning to those areas without air conditioning. The estimated price range is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. Bid guarantee, payment and performance bonds are required. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. No telephone requests; only written requests received directly from the requester will be accepted; however, FAX requests may be sent to (305) 278-6704. The following information is for Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged business enterprises only. The Department Of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSBDU), 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, performance and payment 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 also available underthe DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0346)

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