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

Z -- REPLACE OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT U. S. COAST GUARD AVIATION TRAINING CENTER, MOBILE, AL SOL DTCG82-99-B-DAX001 DUE 120898 POC Berta C. Gomez. 305-278-6722 SYNOPSIS: Provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to replace the specified portions of the existing 15 kV overhead electrical distribution system with an underground distribution system. The underground distribution system shall utilize concrete encased duct banks, pad-mounted vacuum switches, primary sectionalizing enclosures, pad-mounted transformers, and new underground service laterals to form a complete and functional electrical distribution system. The new underground system will transition to tie into the remaining overhead system using primary riser poles at the location indicated. The estimated price range is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. Bid guarantee, payment and performance bonds are required. There is a non-refundable charge of $20.00 for the specifications and plans. The check is to be made payable to the United States Coast Guard. Firms which have previously requested a bid package do not have to request again. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the SmallBusiness 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. Requests must be submitted in writing. 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 $1,000,000.00. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000.00 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdb.dot.govduweb. Posted 10/20/98 (W-SN263606). (0293)

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