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Z -- UPGRADE PIER PAPA LIGHTING, NAVAL COMPLEX, NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA SOL DTCG82-99-B-3WCA20 DUE 051899 POC Judy Stamper, (305) 278-6724 The work includes furnishing all labor, tools, equipment and materials to install 42 Foot steel pier lighting poles and also the following: 400 Watt HPS lighting fixtures, 30 AMP safety switches, 30 KVA dry transformers, 100 AMP panels, lighting contactors, under-the- pier conduit and wiring; and other electrical work and demolition work as specified. The estimated price range is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Bid guarantee, payment and performance bonds are required. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to both large and small business participation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. No telephone request; only written requests received directly from the requester will be accepted; however, FAX requests may be sent to (305) 278-6704. Concerns who previously requested this project under the presolicitation notice (03/99) need not request again. 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 $1,000,000.00. 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://osdbuweb.dot.gov Posted 04/01/99 (W-SN315115). (0091)

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