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Z -- CAMEL REPLACEMENTS AT USCG GROUP SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME SOL DTCGG1-99-Q-3WK156 DUE 052599 POC Mattie Walker, Contract Specialist,401-736-1766, FAX 401-736-1703 Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of camel replacements located at USCG Group Southwest Harbor, Maine (Hancock County) and incidental related work. The project consists of removal of twelve (12) timber 3'x2' camels ranging in length from 23'-30'. Installation of eleven (11) new 24" diameter log camels ranging in length from 23'-30'. Removal and replacement of twenty-two (22) 8"X10" treated timber chocks, average length of 8'. Floating work platform is required. SIC code is 1629. Period of performance is 120 calendar days. The estimated cost range is between $25,000 and $100,000. This procurement is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is unrestricted. Solicitation packages will be available on/about 30 April 1999 and are available by contacting Reprographics, Inc., 6 Riverside Drive, Pembroke, MA 02359. FAX requests to 781-826-6899. Please refer to RFQ #DTCGG1-99-Q-3WK156. The nonrefundable charge for the project documents is $24.00. VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Card accepted. Do not send cash. Do not send fee to the U.S. Coast Guard. Offerors are required to verify the number of amendments issued with the Contracting Officer prior to the due date. Quotes are due on/about 25 May 1999 by 4:00 PM. Attention: 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 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 04/13/99 (W-SN318670). (0103)

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