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20 -- FOAM FILLED BOOM WITH 8'' FLOAT & REEL STORAGE ASSY Sol. DTCG89-95-Q-6P33026. Due 091895. Contact bid issuing clerk 510-437-3006, Contract Specialist, Don Moore, 510-437-3026. Provide complete Standard foam filled containment boom with 8'' float diameter, Storage reel assembly including steel A-frame, solid flange aluminum spool, hydraulic power drive controls and brake Unit will have a 1000 foot boom capacity. Unit will also include a Electric/hydraulic power unit with speed and directional controls, brake release and hydraulic motor. Accessory kit including tow bridle assembly, tow line assembly, boom/spool coger and a 10' x 20' abrasive pad for pier. All items will be required within 60 days after receipt of order and will include a standard manufacutures one year warranty and all maintenance and operation manuals including a spare parts list. The written request for quotations will be issued on or about 24 Aug 1995 with award anticipated not later than 27 September 1995. This procurement is a 100 per cent Small Business Set-Aside. The SIC code is 3559 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. When calling, be prepared to state the solicitation number. SPECIAL NOTE: For Minority, Women and Disadvataged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (223)

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