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

Z -- FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF MATAGORDA RANGE "A" RANGE FRONT LIGHT, MATAGORDA BAY, TEXAS SOL DTCG82-00-B-3WCA13 DUE 042000 POC Michelle Nammur, 305-278-6725 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the program assistant via e-mail., mnammur@ceumiami.uscg.mil. SYNOPSIS: The work includes furnishing all labor, equipment and materials necessary to fabricate and install one single pile steel caisson structure n Matagorda Bay, Texas. The water depth at the installation site is approximately 27 feet. The single pile caisson structure will support a platform deck that is to be fabricated and installed by the contractor. The deck will be at an elevation of approximately 19 feet above sea level. The purpose of the structure is to serve as a platform for aid to navigation range optics and the power system they require for operation. The new structure must be precisely located to properly mark the centerline extension of the Matagorda Bay range "A"; accurate surveying will be required. The estimated price range is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. 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 large and small business participation. No telephone requests for this solicitation will be accepted; all requests shall be in writing and may be faxed to (305) 278-6696. Those who previously requested packages under the Presolicitation Notice dated January 2000, do not need to request again. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. 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. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 03/07/00 (W-SN431840). (0067)

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