Contracting Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey 08204-5095

Z -- REPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 370 FEET OF EXISTING BULKHEAD WITH ENGINEERED RIPRAP SOL DTCG42-96-B-QNL-001 DUE 112195. Contracting Office Staff (609) 898-6930. Replace approximately 370 feet of existing bulkhead at the USCG Training Center, Cape May, N.J. with engineered riprap. Estimated cost is between $250,000 and $500,000. There is a $10.00 non-refundable charge for each set of plans and specifications. All checks must be made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. Bid opening will be at 2:00 P.M. (local time) on 21 November 1995 in Room 211A Administration Building, at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey. A pre-bid conference will be held on 07 November 1995 at 2:00 p.m. (local time) at the same location. The procurement listed herein is set-aside for Labor Surplus Area Concerns. THE FOLLOWING IS FOR MINORITY, WOMEN AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ONLY: The DOT has a short term bonding program available which enables firms to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds, up to 80 percent of the bond amount and a short term loan program to provide working capital at the prime interest rate. In addition, through the Historically Black Colleges and University Program, firms can receive comprehensive services and training designed to enhance their financial capabilities. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. (289)

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