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Z -- REPLACE OLDFIELD POINT RANGE STRUCTURES SOL DTCG83-99-B-3AC131 DUE 021799 POC Pamela M. Komer (216) 902-6216 Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation (and plant transportation) and supervision required to fabricate and install the Oldfield Point Range Structures, Chesapeake Bay, MD. Work shall include, but not be limited to, surveys monopile foundation fabrication and installation, steel superstructure fabrication and installation, fabrication and installation of fiberglass equipment shelters, steel ladders and safety cages, fiberglass and steel grating, and a fiberglass optics rack for the day and night optics and solar panels, installation of optics and power distribution systems for the structure. Demolition and removal of the existing Oldfield Point Front Range structure which is approx. 1,080 ft. northeast of the proposed new structure. Demolition and removal of the existing Oldfield Point Rear Range structure located on shore. The SIC Code is 1629. The performance period is 215 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The estimated range is $500,000 to $1M. A Bid Bond for 20% of the Bid Amount is required. This procurement is open to both large and small businesses in accordance with the Small Business Demonstration Act. However, FAR Clause 52.219-1 with its Alternate 1 is applicable (This clause allows a price adjustment factor for small disadvantaged business concerns.) SIC Codes and their appropriate regions for the SDB adjustments can be found at www.arnet.gov/References/sdbadjustments.htm. All requests for the solicitation shall be made in writing to ATTN: Pam/99-3AC131. Requests may be faxed to (216) 902-6277 or 6278. No Deposit is Required. Bid Opening is anticipated to be o/a 2/17/99. This office has established a Procurement Information Line at (216) 902-6222. This line provides Bid Results and current information on solicitations that are currently on the street by providing current Bid Opening Dates, Number of Amendments etc. If the solicitation is not posted that means it is not available. Do not call the Contract Specialist but continue to call the Procurement Information Line. ATTN: 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 $1M. 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 Posted 12/29/98 (W-SN283885). (0363)

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