Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland, 1240 East 9th St., Room 2179, Cleveland, OH 44199-2060

Z -- MAINTENANCE WORK TO AID TO NAVIGATION SOL DTCG83-99-Q-3WF303 DUE 080599 POC P. J. Korenchen, 216-902-6218 Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision required to perform general maintenance work at Craighill Channel Rear Range Light in the Upper Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MD. Major work items include: Surface preparation and painting of bottom 20 feet of tower; Replacement of a 12 foot section of damaged metal siding; Repair of wooden stairs and framing; Installation of plastic panes in currently boarded windows; Replacement of one entrance door; Minor electrical work, and, Demolition of elevated unused landings. This procurement is estimated between $25K and $100K and is open to large and small businesses in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. The applicable SIC Code is 1542. Quote closing is on/about 8/5/99. Completion time is 90 DANTP. The quote closing date is approximate. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. Written requests will be accepted until the supply is exhausted. A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 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 quote 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 06/18/99 (W-SN344554). (0169)

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