Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Miami, 15608 SW 117th Ave., Miami, FL 33177-1630

Z -- REPLACEMENT OF CALCASIUE CHANNEL WEST JETTY LIGHT, CALCASIUE PASS, LOUISIANA SOL DTCG82-99-B-3WCA31 DUE 090999 POC Elizabeth Phillips, 305-278-6723 SYNOPSIS: Provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary for fabrication and installation of one (1) offshore light structure with a steel platform supporting a Government Furnished navigational tower. Also included is demolition, removal, and legal disposal of existing damaged structure being fabricated and installed. The estimated price range is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Bid guarantee, payment and performance bonds and insurance are required. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. No telephone requests for this solicitation will be accepted; all requests shall be in writing and may be faxed to (305) 278-6704. Concerns who previously requested this project under the presolicitation notice (01/99) need not request again. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's)! 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 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://osbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 07/15/99 (W-SN354468). (0196)

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