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

Z -- DREDGE BOAT BASIN AT U. S. COAST GUARD STATION VENICE, LOUISIANA SOL DTCG82-00-B-3WCA16 DUE 071800 POC Judy Stamper, 305-278-6724 The work consists of furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, materials and transportation necessary for maintenance dredging of the boat basin to Elevation 11' NGVD. The government estimate of dredge material to be removed is 12,000 cubic yards. Dredge spoils shall be transported by hydraulic pipeline to an inland pond across the Tiger Pass waterway and distributed to develop wetlands for emergent flora. This work is located at U. S. Coast Guard Station Venice, Louisiana. The estimated price range is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Bid quarantee, 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 March/2000, do not need to request again. Requests 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 05/24/00 (W-SN458160). (0145)

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