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Z -- REHABILITATION OF SOMBRERO KEY LIGHT, MARATHON, FLORIDA SOL DTCG82-98-B-3WCA21 POC Shirley Clayton (305) 278-6721 Pre-Solicitation Notice: The work includes furnishing all labor, equipment and materials to rehabilitate Sombrero Key Light, a historic, offshore structure located approximately 6 miles south of Marathon, Florida. The work consists of preparing and painting the exterior surfaces of this 150 foot tall skeleton structure. Other work items include the replacement of miscellanous steel components and the replacement of the lantern room windows. The estimated price range is between $500, 000.00 and $1,000,000.00. Estimated bid opening date is July 1998. The solicitation will be issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small businesses participation. No telephone requests. Requests shall be in writing and may be faxed to (305) 278-6704. (0093)

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