Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Oakland, 2000 Embarcadero, Suite 200, Oakland, CA 94606-5337

Z -- REPLACE SANTA CRUZ WEST BREAKWATER LIGHT, SANTA CRUZ, CA SOL DTCG88-99-B-623013 DUE 111298 POC Marilyn Van de Loo or Bid Issue Clerk, (510) 535-7242 DTCG88-99-B-623013 REPLACEMENT OF SANTA CRUZ WEST BREAKWATER LIGHT, SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA. Furnish all labor, materials, supervision, transportation, equipment, and all other necessary items required to accomplish replacement of the Santa Cruz West Jetty Light. The work includes, but is not limited to removal of the existing cylindrical steel structure, cap existing electrical feeder, install new 18 inch single steel pipe structure including reinforced concrete foundation and platform assembly. Estimated range is $25,000 to $100,000. The performance period is 30 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. This procurement is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. The applicable SIC is 1629. Small Business size standard is $17.0 million. Drawings and Specifications can be purchased on a first come, first served basis, at the rate of $15.00 per set. Requests will be accepted by mail only, and must include payment in the applicable amount by Cashier's Check or Money Order, made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. Personal and Company Checks will not be accepted. Mailing address is: Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard, 2000 Embarcadero #200, Oakland, CA 94606-5337, Attn: Bid Issue Clerk. NO EXPRESS MAIL PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED ON MAILINGS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. No refunds will be made and materials need not be returned. If Project is cancelled or no award is made, cost of plans and specifications will be refunded only on written request. This procurement is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. THIS IS AN UNRESTRICTED ACQUISITION, AND ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND. For minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization) has programs to assist minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises in acquiring short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. Anticipated bid issue date is 15 October 1998, with bid opening date 30 days later. ONLY WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE MAIL YOUR REQUESTS TO THE ATTENTION OF BID ISSUE CLERK,. Posted 09/28/98 (W-SN255430). (0271)

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