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

Z -- SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT U. S. COAST GUARD STATION, PANAMA CITY, FL SOL DTCG82-99-B-3WCA01 DUE 121598 POC Berta C. Gomez, (305) 278-6722 Provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary for site improvements, including: a. Construction of piping and appurtenant structures for augmentation of storm drainage system, b. Construction of boat shelter, c. Construction of riprap, d. Repairs to concrete sheet pile wall, e. Resurfacing of asphaltic concrete pavement, f. Erection of Electrical Service Shelter, Kelly Klosure small span steel building, furnished by the government and g. Renovate exterior lighting fixtures. The estimated price range is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Bid guarantee, payment and performance bonds are required. 1998. Firms which have previously requested a bid package do not have to request again. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the 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. Only written requests will be accepted. Requests may be faxed to (305) 278-6704. 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 $1,00,000.00. 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 10/27/98 (W-SN265652). (0300)

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