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Z -- INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, USCG GROUP WOODS HOLE, WOODS HOLE, MA SOL DTCGG1-99-B-3WK240 DUE 083099 POC Jim Adamo, Contracting Officer, (401) 736-1762 ISSUE DATE: 07/29/99. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal necessary for the installation of a new fire alarm system at USCG Group Woods Hole, Woods Hole, MA (Barnstable County). Work includes the demolition of the existing, interconnected, fire alarm system for six (6) buildings and the design and installation of a new Class B fire alarm system that meets the local National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Electric Codes (NEC) for the State of Massachusetts. The system shall also meet the installation requirements for the American Disability Act (ADA). Contractor also responsible for all incidental related work. Estimated cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000 dollars. SIC code is 1731. Solicitation packages to be available on or about 07/29/99, and may be obtained from: Reprographics, Inc., 6 Riverside Drive, Pembroke, MA 02359 at (781) 829-4747, or fax (781) 826-6899. Contact Reprographics for cost. Visa, Mastercard & American Express accepted. Bidders are required to verify the number of amendments prior to due date for receipt of quotes with the Contracting Officer. The bid opening date is on or about 08/30/99. This project is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, and is unrestricted. THE FOLLOWING NOTICE IS PROVIDED AS INFORMATION FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: The Dept of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, payment and performance bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are available under the DOT Short-term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The max. line of credit is $500,000. For further information regarding these programs, call the DOT OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning this acquisition, contact the Contracting Official listed above. Posted 07/09/99 (W-SN352191). (0190)

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