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Z -- RENOVATION TO HVAC SYSTEM, AT U.S. COAST GUARD AIR STATION SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. SOL DTCG82-98-B-3WCA10 DUE 052698 POC Elizabeth Phillips, (305) 278-6723 This project includes furnishing all labor, equipment and materials for renovation of HVAC system in Administration Building. Work includes demolition to remove existing equipment and replace with new, the water chiller, air colled condenser, circulation pumps, fan-coiled units, piping, piping insulation, temperature control system and related electrical work. 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 requestor will be accepted; however, FAX requests may be sent to (305) 278-6704. Concerns who previously requested this project under the presolicitation notice (12/23/97) need not request again. For Minority, Women-Owned and Dissadvantaged 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 $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0098)

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