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

Z -- REPLACE FIRE ALARM IN UPH BUILDING, U. S. COAST GUARD ISC, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA SOL DTCG82-00-B-3WCA11 DUE 041300 POC Judy Stamper, 305-278-6724 The work includes furnishing all labor, tools, equipment and materials to replace existing fire detection and alarm system in the UPH building with a new addressable fire detection and alarm system, other electrical work, and demolition work. The new system shall include a new addressable fire alarm control panel, heat detectors, ceiling and A/C duct mounted smoke detectors, manual pull stations, audible/visual notification appliances, transient voltage surge suppressors and annunciator panel. The estimated price range is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. 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. No telephone requests for this solicitation will be accepted; all requests shall be in writing. Those who previously requested under the Presolicitation Notice, dated December/99, do not need to request again. Request may be faxed to 305-278-6696. 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 02/22/00 (W-SN427358). (0053)

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