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

Z -- REPLACEMENT OF THREE ENTRANCE LIGHTS, CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY AND PERDIDO PASS, FLORIDA SOL DTCG82-00-B-3WCA12 DUE 041800 POC Judy Stamper, 305-278-6724 The work includes fabrication and installation of three (3) offshore aid to navigation light structures. It also includes the demolition and removal of the existing structures and/or debris existing around the new structure locations. Removal of existing structures shall be a minimum of 3 feet below the mudline. All debris lying on the bottom within a circle circumscribed by a 50 foot radius of the positions of the new structures shall be removed. 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 January/00, 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 02/28/00 (W-SN429275). (0059)

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