USCG, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886

Z -- WINDOW RETROFIT, CHASE HALL "C" ANNEX, USCG ACADEMY, NEW LONDON, CT SOL DTCGG1-99-B-QEE025 DUE 031999 POC Contracting Officer, Mrs. Jean Bretz (401) 736-1765, fax (401) 736-1704 ANTICIPATED ISSUE DATE: February 16, 1999. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal necessary to replace exterior windows at Chase Hall "C" Annex, USCG Academy, New London, CT (New London County). The work consists mainly of removal and disposal of existing aluminum storm sash, existing aluminum double hung windows, aluminum awning windows and related trim, blocking, anchors, and retrofitting with new aluminum double hung and double horizontal windows. Estimated cost of this project is between $100,00 and $250,000. SIC code is 1793. Performance time is anticipated to be approximately 120 days from receipt of Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages to be available on or after February 16, 1999, and may be obtained from: RI Blueprint, 335 Webster Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 at (401)942-3225, or fax (401)946-6550. Contact RI Blueprint for cost. Visa, MasterCard & American Express accepted. See solicitation for site visit information. The due date for receipt of bids is March 19, 1999. Bidders are required to verify the number of amendments prior to bid opening with the Contracting Officer. This project is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, and is unrestricted. THE FOLLOWING NOTICE IS PROVIDED AS INFORMATION FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Dept of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance, and payment bonds on contracts up to $1.0 million. 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 01/26/99 (W-SN291329). (0026)

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