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Z -- HVAC UPGRADE AT U.S. COAST GUARD AIR STATION HOUSTON, TEXAS SOL DTCG82-97-B-3WCA31 DUE 071597 POC Elizabeth Phillips, (305) 278-6723. The work covered under this project includes furnishing all labor, tools, equipment and materials to repair, service and clean existing heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system; Convert HVAC control system from pneumatic to direct digital control (DDC) Building Automation System; clean ductwork systems, repair and replace gypsum board and suspended ceiling system below HVAC equipment; and electrical at U. S. Coast Guard Air Station Houston, Texas. The estimated price range is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Bid guarantee, payment and performance bonds and insurance are required. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to 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. Concerns who previously requested this project under the pre-solicitation notice (05/06/97) need not request again. The following information is for Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged business enterprises only. 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. 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 under the 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. (0150)

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