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

Z -- SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT U. S. COAST GUARD STATION VENICE, LOUISIANA SOL DTCG82-00-B-3WCA04 DUE 030900 POC Judy Stamper, 305-278-6724 The work includes furnishing all labor, tools, equipment and materials to complete the following: replace asphaltic concrete paving; provide additional parking spaces; provide asphalt paved connection to access road; replace storm drainage pipe; provide concrete encasement of east end boat basin bulkhead; replace existing tiger pass bulkhead with a 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; paint exterior of station building; demolish potable water storage tank and pumps; replace backflow preventors and replace the existing hot water boiler and modify the existing hot water boiler fuel system. 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 CompetitivenessDemonstration 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. 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. Those who previously requested under the Presolicitation Notice, dated September/99, do not need to 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 01/06/00 (W-SN413556). (0006)

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