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

Z -- REPLACE CEILING AND LIGHTS IN GALLEY AT USCG SUPPORT CENTER ELIZABETH CITY, NC SOL DTCG83-99-Q-3WF236 POC Pamela M. Komer FAX 216-902-6277 or 6278 -- PIL 216-902-6222 Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision required to replace galley ceiling and light fixtures Thrun Hall (Bldg. 61) at USCG Support Center Elizabeth City, NC. Work includes but is not limited to: Removal and disposal of metal ceiling tiles and surface mounted light fixtures in the food prep areas and replacement with sanitary ceiling tiles and recessed light fixtures. Removal and disposal of lay-in ceiling tiles and recessed fluorescent light fixtures in the hall and replacement with new ceiling tiles and recessed light fixtures. Removal and disposal of the existing plaster ceiling, recessed and surface mounted light fixtures in the locker room with new lay-in ceiling and grid and recessed fluorescent light fixtures. Liquidated Damages are incorporated in the solicitation for Coast Guard personnel unable to have (RIK) meals in the galley and for galley workers unable to prepare meals w/o the galley being operational. Most work shall be performed after regular work hours.All materials shall be on-site before any work shall begin. The SIC Code is 1542. The estimated range is between $25K -- $100K. Performance Period is 75 DANTP. Solicitation packages should be available o/a 7/23/99. The Closing date will be o/a 9/08/99. A Bid Bond is NOT required. This procurement is open to both large and small businesses in accordance with the Small Business Demonstration Act. However, FAR Clause 52.219-23 Notice of Price Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns and 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation for HUBZone Small Business Concerns may be applicable (This clause allows a price adjustment factor for small disadvantaged business concerns. SIC Codes and their appropriate regions for the SDB adjustments can be found at www.arnet.gov/References/sdbadjustments.htm.) All requests for the solicitation shall be made in writing to ATTN: Pam/236. There is a $15.00 non-refundable fee required. Payment shall be made to the "U.S. Coast Guard." The firms mailing address shall be in thetext of the request letterhead is not accepted. Request for information must be submitted in writing and may be faxed to (216) 902-6277 or 6278. Solicitation packages will be made available until supply is exhausted. This office has established a Procurement Information Line at (216) 902-6222. This line provides Bid Results and current information on solicitations that are currently on the street by providing current Bid Opening Date, Number of Amendments etc. If the solicitation is not posted that means it is not available. Do not call the Contract Specialist but continue to call the Procurement Information Line. ATTN: 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 $1M. 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 07/06/99 (W-SN350513). (0187)

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