Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland, 1240 East 9th St., Room 2179, Cleveland, OH 44199-2060

Z -- UPRADE FENDERING SYSTEM FOR 47' MOTOR LIFE BOAT AT USCG STA. MARBLEHEAD, OH SOL DTCG83-98-Q-3AC313 POC Faye Arnold, Contract Specialist (216) 902-6219 Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision required to demolish and remove the existing fender system including steel framing, timber fenders, fasteners and miscellaneous items necessary to install a new fender system. Fabricate and install steel framing, including support clamps and appurtenances along the boat slip, moorings and basins. Fabrication shall include all cutting, welding, surface preparation and painting. Assembly shall include all drilling, anchor bolt setting and bolting of steel framing. Prepare and connect timber planking as required to attain desired fender system. Work shall include cutting, drilling, counter boring, preservative treatment, repairs of timber planking and necessary bolting and assembly. Location of the job is USCG Station Marblehead, OH. There is a non-refundable charge of $15.00 for this solicitation package. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order which is made out to the U.S. Coast Guard. DO NOT SEND CASH. The estimated range is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. Written requests will be accepted until supplies are exhausted The SIC code for the project is 1629. This office has a procurement information line which may be called for current bid openings, due dates for quotes or amendments. The number is (216) 902-6222. This project is unrestricted. Any business, regardless of size, may submit a quote which will be considered. Attention: Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000. DOT's Short Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum lines of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call 800-532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. (0169)

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