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

Z -- SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT USCG STATION VENICE, LA, SOL DTCG82-00-B-3WCA04 DUE 123099 POC Elizabeth Phillips, (305) 278-6723 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Provide or replace asphaltic concrete paving, additional parking spaces, provide asphalt paved connection to access road, replace storm drainage pipe, provide concrete encasement of boat basin bulkhead, replace existing Tiger Pass Bulkhead with new steel sheetpile anchored bulkhead, modify existing HVAC system, replace floor mounted hot water cabinet heaters, replace emergency diesel generator, provide underground power feed to day board storage building, restore fuel farm electrical feed, modify air compressor electrical system, paint exterior of Station building, demolish potable water storage tank, replace and/or repair backflow preventors, and modify existing hot water boiler fuel system at U. S. Coast Guard Station Venice, Louisiana. The estimated bid opening is December 1999. The estimated price range is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Bid guarantee, payment and performance bonds are required. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. No telephone requests for this solicitation will be accepted; all requests shall be in writing. There is a $30.00 charge for the plans and specifications. Checks are to be made payable to The United States Coast Guard. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. Posted 09/30/99 (W-SN386606). (0273)

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