Contracting Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Miami, 15608 SW 117th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33177-1630

Z -- KITCHEN RENOVATION AND MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS, USCG INTEGRATED SUPPORT COMMAND, NEW ORLEANS, LA SOL DTCG82-97-B-3WCA40 DUE 081397 POC Judy Stamper, (305) 278-6724. This project includes furnishing of all labor, supervision, materials and equipment for the following scope: (1) Renovation of a military kitchen for general modernization of appearances, replacement of obsolete equipment, replacement of deteriorated surfaces, and modifications; (2) replacement of water piping to correct low water pressure and flow due to general deterioration of building water distribution system; (3) addition of an estimated 8' x 14' office space; (4) various miscellaneous repairs including replacement of deteriorated doors, installation of water treatment system and (5) provide electrical distribution and lighting additions and modifications to accommodate demolition and reconstruction. Work includes updating electrical distribution system to provide new feeders, modifying branch circuit to accommodate the new floor plan, removing and replacing lighting fixtures, saving the existing fire detection system. The estimated price range is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. Bid guarantee and payment and performance bonds 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 (05/97) need not request again. There will be a $30.00 charge for the plans and specifications. Checks will be made out to: U. S. Coast Guard. 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. 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. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0189)

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