U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Contracting Office (FP), 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320-4195

Z -- RENOVATIONS TO QUARTERS #3 SOL DTCG39-97-B-QEE050 DUE 040297 POC Contact JOYCE P. OVERTON, CONTRACT SPECIALIST (860) 444-8242, FAX (860) 444-8299 The project consists of repairs and alterations, including metal windows and doors, bathroom remodeling and electrical modifications to Quarters #3 senior officer's residence at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. This acquisition is unrestricted based on Full and Open Competition; SIC Code 1521; Size Standard $17.0 million. Award will be made to that responsive, responsible, lowest price bidder whose bid complies with all aspects of the solicitation. FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: The Department 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. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call the OSDBU at 1-800-532-1169. Requests must be made in writing, specifying solicitation number; telephone requests will not be honored. A $15.00 FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS . THE CHECK FOR THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE MADE OUT TO: SUPERINTENDENT (fs), U.S. Coast Guard Academy.***** (0041)

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