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Z -- REHABILITATION TO BARRACKS/GALLEY BLDGS. AT U. S. COAST GUARD STATION MAYPORT, FLORIDA SOL DTCG82-96-B-3WCA43 DUE 090496. Contact Point, Shirley Clayton, (305) 278-6721. The work covered under this project consists of furnishing all labor, equipment and material, necessary to renovate the Galley, Mess deck and barracks, including demolition and removal of interior partitions, doors, windows, finishes, kitchen equipment, plumbing, HVAC and electrical. The estimated price range is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. Bid guarantee, payment and performance bonds are required. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. No telephone requests; only written requests received directly from the requester will be accepted; however, FAX requests may be sent to (305) 278-6704. Concerns who previously requested this project under the pre-solicitation notice (4/11/96) need not request again. The following information is for Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged business enterprises only. 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 Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (204)

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