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

Z -- REPLACE EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WITH NEW SYSTEM SOL DTCG82-00-Q-3WC140 DUE 072600 POC Billie Jo Cherico -- PHONE: (305)278-6723, FAX: (305)278-6696 E-MAIL: bcherico@ceumiami.uscg.mil, bcherico@ceumiami.uscg.mil. Work consists of furnishing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to replace existing fire alarm system with new system at the U. S. Coast Guard Station in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The work includes but is not limited to the following: (a) Replace existing fire detection and alarm system in the Administration Building with an addressable fire detection and alarm system; (b) Replace fire alarm devices in multi-purpose building with new devices compatible wit the new system; (c) Install new fire alarm devices in the Boat Maintenance, Cutter Office and Shops buildings; (d) Replace existing fire alarm wires in the two 1-inch underground conduits; and (e) demolition work as specified. There is no charge for the bid package. No telephone requests shall be accepted. All bid requests must be submitted in writing, and may be faxed to (305)278-6696. This solicitation is being issued as a Small Business Set-Aside. The estimated dollar value of this project is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 1731 with a three-year average annual receipts small business size standard of $7.0 million. Payment Bond is required prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed. All responsible sources may submit a quote, 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 for 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 06/05/00 (W-SN461311). (0157)

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