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Z -- HVAC SYSTEM TESTING, BALANCING, USCG ACADEMY, NEW LONDON, CT SOL DTCGG1-99-Q-QEE076 DUE 072099 POC Contracting Officer, Mrs. Jean Bretz, 401-736-1765, fax 401-736-1703 ISSUE DATE: June 29, 1999. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal required to test, adjust, and balance new and existing heating, ventilating, and cooling (HVAC) air and water distribution systems including equipment, ducts, and piping at Leamy Hall, Smith Hall, Dimick Hall and Waesche Hall at the USCG Academy, New London, CT. SIC code is 1711. Estimated cost of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. Performance is estimated to be 45 days from receipt of Notice to Proceed. Solicitation packages will be available on June 29, 1999, from Reprographics, Inc., 6 Riverside Drive, Pembroke, MA 02359. Contact Reprographics, at 781-829-4747 or fax 781-826-6899, for the cost of the package. Site visit is scheduled for July 12 at 9:00 a.m. Participants will meet in Hamilton Hall, Facilities Engr Conference Room. Offerors are required to verify the number of amendments prior to quotation due date, with the Contracting Officer. The due date for receipt of offers is close of business, 4:00 p.m., July 20, 1999. This acquisition is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is unrestricted, using simplified acquisition procedures. 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 (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 06/07/99 (W-SN340050). (0158)

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