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Z -- BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT SOL DTCG83-99-B-3WF171 DUE 041499 POC P. J. Korenchen, 216-902-6218 Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision required to replace the timber bulkhead at U. S. Coast Guard Station Indian River, Rehoboth Beach, DE. Major work items include demolition of the existing timber bulkhead and replacement with a new steel sheet pile bulkhead. Filling, grading, and pile driving are included. Total length of the bulkhead replaced is approximately 220 LF. This procurement is estimated between $500K and $1M and is open to large and small businesses in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. The applicable SIC Code is 1629. Bid opening is on/about 4/14/99. Completion time is 182 DANTP. The bid opening date is approximate. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. Written requests will be accepted until the supply is exhausted. A non-refundable deposit of $15.00 is required in the form of a company check, cashier's check, certified check, or money order made payable to "U. S. Coast Guard." Cash WILL NOT be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. Contact the Procurement Information Line at 216-902-6222 for status on the availability of the solicitation. ATTENTION: 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 $1,000,000. 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 02/18/99 (W-SN299635). (0049)

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