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

Z -- REPLACE FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM AT USCG AVIATION TRAINING CENTER, MOBILE, ALABAMA SOL DTCG82-99-B-DAX021 DUE 090199 POC Berta Gomez, (305) 278-6722 SYNOPSIS: Provide all labor, equipment, materials and testing necessary to replace an existing fire detection system, Halon protection system and associated fire detection systems for the approximately 21,000-square-foot Flight Training Simulator Building. The project is located in and around Building No. 32 at USCG Aviation Training Center, Mobile, Alabama. The period of performance is 90 calander days. 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-SN354546). (0196)

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