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

S -- GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL Sol. DTCG42-97-B-QNU-002. Due 091196. POC: Contracting Office Staff (609) 989-6930. Garbage and Trash Collection, Removal and Disposal from the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center and Family Housing located at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, N.J. 08204 for the period 1 October 1996 to 30 September 1997. Note: Performance Bonds will be required in the amount of 100 percent of the Bid. The proposed procurement listed herein is set-aside for Labor Surplus Area concerns. Each invitation for Bid must be requested in writing. Bid opening is at 2:00 P.M. (local time) 11 September 1996 in the contracting office, USCG TRACEN Cape May, N.J. 08204. The following information is provided for minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises. 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. (208)

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