Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Oakland, 2000 Embarcadero, Suite 200, Oakland, CA 94606-5337

Z -- MSD SANTA BARBARA, ADMIN. BLDG. RECONFIGURATION, SANTA BARBARA, CA SOL DTCG88-00-B-623217 DUE 021400 POC Marilyn Van de Loo, Contracting Officer (510) 535-7283 DTCG88-00-B-623217 MSD SANTA BARBARA, ADMIN. BUILDING RECONFIGURATION, SANTA BARBARA, CA. Provide all labor, materials, equipment and all other necessary items required to accomplish the following: Remove the existing closed loop hot water system and install a HVAC packaged unit, including ductwork and ventilation; tear off existing single ply roofing system down to bare substrate, build curb and structural supports for the new roof-mounted condensing unit; install new roofing system specified; demolish interior partition walls, electrical receptacles, switches, plumbing, light fixtures, acoustic ceiling systems, and floor finishes; relocate office furnishings as indicated on the plans; construct new walls where indicated on the plans, including new finishes such as paint, carpet, ceramic tile; install new plumbing fixtures indicated; install new doors and windows indicated; replace glazing at windows where a/c units are removed; install light fixtures, switches, duplex receptacles, and fire alarm system; install metal screen to enclose roof-mounted condensing unit and ductwork; demolish existing cover at front entry and install new canvas awning. Plans and specifications may be purchased on a first come, first served basis at the rate of $50.00 per set. Requests will be accepted by mail only and must include payment in the applicable amount by Cashier's Check, Money Order or Company Check made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. Personal Checks will not be accepted. Mailing address is: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard CEU Oakland, 2000 Embarcadero #200, Oakland, CA 94606-6337. Attn: Bid Issue Clerk. NO EXPRESS MAIL PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED ON MAILINGS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. No refunds will be made and materials need not be returned. If project is cancelled or no award is made, cost of plans and specifications will be refunded only on written request. Estimated range is $250,000 to $500,000. Performance period is 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. This procurement is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. The applicable SIC is 1542. Small Business Size Standard is $17.0 Million. This is an unrestricted acquisition, and all responsible sources are encouraged to respond. For minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization) has programs to assist minority, women owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $500,000. DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, call 1(800) 532-1169. Anticipated bid issue date is 10 January 2000 with bid opening 30 days later. ONLY WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATION S WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE MAIL YOUR REQUEST TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BID ISSUE CLERK. PLANHOLDER LISTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY FAX DIRECTED TO THE BID ISSUE CLERK AT (510) 535-7233. Posted 12/21/99 (W-SN410495). (0355)

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