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

Z -- REPLACEMENT OF BLOODY POINT RANGE, SAVANNAH RIVER, GEORGIA SOL DTCG82-00-B-3WCA01 DUE 012000 POC Judy Stamper, 305-278-6724 The work includes furnishing all labor, tools, equipment and materials to fabricate and install two (2) offshore light structures, one of which shall support a Government furnished navigational light tower to be installed by the contractor. Additionally the scope of work includes the demolition, removal, and legal disposal of one existing steel marine structure and the recovery, removal, and legal disposal on one damaged navigational light tower. The demolition and recovery work is located in the vicinity of the locations of the new structures. The contractor shall propose a method for demolition and installation based on available marine equipment and this shall be subject to the Contracting Officer's approval. The contractor shall provide all temporary and permanent materials and erection aids required. The estimated price range is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. 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 both small and large businesses participation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. Requests must be submitted in writing and can be faxed to (305) 278-6696. Concerns who previously requested this project under the presolicitation notice (07/26/99) need not request again. ATTENTION: 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 $1,000,000.00. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000.00 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov Posted 11/22/99 (W-SN402692). (0326)

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