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

Z -- UPGRADE DDC CONTROLS IN MCALLISTER HALL SOL DTCG39-97-B-QEE070 DUE 051697 POC Contract Specialist Joyce P. Overton (860) 444-8242/FAX (860) 444-8299 The project consist of upgrading the existing HVAC electrical controls to DDC in McAllister Hall at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. This acquisition is unrestricted based on Full and Open Competition; SIC Code 1731; Size Standard 7.0 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 the DOT Short Term Lending (STLP) at prime interest 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. Request 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.***** (0086)

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