Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Miami, 15608 SW 117th Ave., Miami, FL 33177-1630

Z -- REHABILITATION LOCATED OFFSHORE MARATHON KEY, FLORIDA SOL DTCG82-98-B-3WCA21 DUE 081898 POC Shirley Clayton, (305) 278-6721 Provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary for the rehabilitation of Sombrero Key Light offshore Marathon Key, Florida. The work includes replacing lantern room gallery deck brackets, replacing watch room gallery deck brackets, and patching deteriorated vertical and horizontal surfaces. The estimated range is between $250.000.00 and $500,000.00. 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 this presolicitation notice (4/98) need not request again. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business 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 $1,000.00. DOT's Short -Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500.000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http: // asdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 06/29/98 (0180)

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