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

Z -- NEW ENTRANCE GATE AND BUILDING RENOVATION AT GROUP KEY WEST SOL DTCG82-00-B-3WCA21 POC Sherry Dague, (305) 278-6725 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Install an automatic entrance gate with remote control panel and renovate Building B-48 and adjacent facilities within the Navy's Trumbo Point and adjacent to Coast Guard Group in Key West, Florida. The work includes: 1) providing a single-cantilevered gate constructed of lightweight aluminum alloy along with masonry posts and short length walls, 2)installing an A/C system with ductworks, 3) replacing the electrical panel and associated conduits and wiring, 4) performing miscellaneous interior space renovations, 5) performing asphaltic paving and striping work, 6) painting the entire two-story building exterior, and 7) demolishing two small buildings including the concrete foundations. Minor environmental related activity is anticipated under this project along with the proper disposal of debris to state and county approved disposal facility. The estimated price range is between $250,000 and $500,000. It is anticipated that the solicitation package will be available in early July 2000 and the bid opening in August 2000. The contract performance time is 120 calendar days. This action is being considered for 100 percent HUBZone small business set-aside. Interested HUBZone businesses should indicate their interest to the Contracting Officer in writing as early as possible to be received no later than 15 calendar days of this notice. As a minimum, the following information is required: (a) a copy of the certificate issued by the SBA of you qualifications as a HUBZone concern, (b) a positive statement of your intention to submit an offer for this solicitation as a prime contractor, (c) evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, and points of contacts and telephone numbers, and (d) provide evidence of bonding capability to the maximum magnitude of the project, to include both single and aggregate totals. All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interestedHUBZone concerns. Failure to submit all information requested will result in a contractor not being considered as an interested HUBZone concern. If adequate interest is not received from HUBZone concerns by close of business 15 calendar days from the date of this notice, this solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program without further notice. Therefore, replies are requested from large and small businesses, as well as from HUBZone concerns. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 1541 with size standard of $17.0M. Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonds are required. No telephone requests for this solicitation will be accepted; all request shall be in writing and 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. 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 06/14/00 (W-SN464605). (0166)

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