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

Z -- HVAC RENOVATION AT PACIFIC STRIKE TEAM NOVATO, CA SOL DTCG88-00-B-623306 DUE 032800 POC Janice M. McAroy, Contracting Officer or Bid Issue Clerk at (510) 535-7242 DTCG88-00-B-623306-HVAC RENOVATION AT PACIFIC STRIKE TEAM NOVATO, CA: Furnish all labor materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the improvements and modifications to the existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for the administrative offices at Pacific Strike Team, Novato, California. The work includes, but is not limited to, the following: Remove split type heat pump and associated ductwork. Install a new larger capacity, split type heat pump, size as indicated. Install new ductwork and accessories. Install new exhaust systems in the men's locker and toilet. Provide electrical power to new HVAC equipment. Drawing and specifications can be purchased on a first come, first serve basis, at the rate of $20. Request will be accepted by mail only, and must include payment in the applicable amount by Business Check, Cashier's Check or Money Order, 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 94606-5337. Attn: Bid Issue Clerk. NO EXPRESS MAIL PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED ON MAILING 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 $100,000 to $250,000. The performance period is 120 calendar days after receipts of Notice to Proceed; the procurement is subject to the Small Business competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. The applicable SIC code is 1711. Small business size standard is $7.0 million. This is an unrestricted acquisition being solicited; All responsible sources are encouraged to respond. For minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT Office of Small and Disadvantage 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 2/28/00, with opening date 30 days later. ONLY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR SOLICIATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE MAIL YOUR REQUEST TO THE ATTENTION OF BID ISSUE CLERK. Posted 02/15/00 (W-SN425444). (0046)

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