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Y -- CONSTRUCT MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINIC, USCG ISC SAN PEDRO, CA SOL DTCG50-97-B-643JL1 DUE 072497 POC Mr. William Denman, Contracting Officer, (206)220-7423 WEB: NA, NA. E-MAIL: NA, NA. SIC: 1542 Provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation, mobilization and demobilization required to construct a Medical/Dental Clinic at US Coast Guard Integrated Support Command (ISC), San Pedro, California. The project contains multiple phases. The work includes the following: Construction of a loading dock extension and basketball court. Relocation of the existing modular medical building with approximately 3,000 SF and re-connection of utilities. Disposal of storage containers. Phased demolition of a wood frame two story building on concrete spread footings with an approximate area of 17,500 SF. Remaining part of the building scheduled for demolition will be occupied during construction of the new clinic. Remaining part requires selective interior demolition and reconstruction of walls, floors, ceilings, surface finishes, and all utility loops. Building demolition requires removal and disposal of building materials containing asbestos, mercury and lead. Demolition and removal of asphaltic and Portland cement paving. Removal of soils containing heavy metals. Removal of underground utilities. Densification of site soils for new clinic. Installation of new utilities. Construction of a new medical/dental clinic with approximately 6,900 SF of enclosed space. Building systems include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, alarms, and communications. Site improvements include paved parking areas, sidewalks, and installed medical and dental equipment. Estimated price range is $1,000,000 -- $5,000,000 Duration of contract period is approximately 13 months. Plans and Specifications and/or Plan Holders List will be available approximately 23 June 1997 and must be ordered in writing. There is a NONREFUNDABLE charge of $20.00 for each solicitation set. To obtain the solicitation, you may send a company check, certified check, cashier's check or money order. PERSONAL CHECKS SHALL NOT BE HONORED. You may also CHARGE your request to a VISA or MASTERCARD CREDIT CARD by requesting a credit card authorization payment form from the POC listed above at (206)220-7425. Please include (1) Point of contact, (2) complete company name and mailing address, (3) telephone and (4) fax phone number. Make checks payable to the "U.S. Coast Guard." All responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered by the agency. -- Our Bid Results Hotline is (206)220-7429. -- This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority,Women-Owned and Disadvantaged 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 applyfor bid, payment, and performance bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80 percent 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. For further information regarding the bonding and lending programs,please call the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (800)532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0160)

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