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Z -- REHABILITATION OF SHORE PROTECTION SOL DTCG83-98-Q-3AC382 DUE 110398 POC P. J. Korenchen, 216-902-6218 Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision required to re-establish shore protection along the breakwater at Cove Point Lighthouse, Calvert County, Maryland. This procurement is estimated between $25K and $100K and is open to large and small businesses under the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. The applicable SIC code is 1629. Quote closes on/about 11/3/98. The quote closing date is approximate. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. Written requests will be accpeted until supply is exhausted. A non-refundable deposit of $15.00 is required in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or money order made payable to the "U. S. Coast Guard." Cash will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency. Contact the Procurement Information Line at 216-902-6222 for status on the availability of this solicitation. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's)! 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 line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet Address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. For information concerning this solicitation, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 09/10/98 (W-SN248199). (0253)

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