Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Oakland, 2000 Embarcadero, Suite 200, Oakland, CA 94606-5337

Z -- PIER RENOVATION AT GROUP/MSO PORTLAND, PORTLAND OR SOL DTCG88-99-B-623325 DUE 030999 POC Almer Adams, Contracting Officer or Bid Issue Clerk (510)535-7242 PRE-SOLICITATION DTCG88-99-B-623325-PIER RENOVATION AT GROUP/MSO PORTLAND, PORTLAND, OR.: Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the scope of work to be performed: A) Demolition, removal and replacement of existing 10 x 10 treated timber bullrails along both sides of the pier length. B) Demolition, removal and replacement of existing 4 x 8 treated timber planking over the entire deck area. C) Demolition, removal and replacement of existing steel handrails on both exterior sides of the entire pier deck. D)Demolition, removal and replacement of existing timber stair between the main deck and 2nd and 1st level platform. E) Demolition, removal and replacement of existing steel stair treads in the timber stair between 2nd and 1st level platforms. F)Demolition and removal of existing timber handrail around 1st and 2nd level platforms and replacement with new steel handrail construction. G)Installation of new vessel mooring devices. H)Removal and retention for later reinstallation, of the existing mechanical items mounted on the deck and bull rails. This includes but is not limited to, hose cabinets, potable water valves and compressed air connections. I)Demolition, removal and replacement of two outdoor lighting elements on pier deck, and existing 120V exterior outlet boxes (recessed in bullrails). J)Protection and removal as required for later installation, of other electrical items on the pier deck at the bullrails, including panels and telephone stand w/wiring. K) Installation of new outdoor lighting, electrical outlets and associated conduit/wiring as necessitated by structure demolition and replacement. Drawings and specifications can be purchased on a first come, first served basis, at the rate of $15. Requests will be accepted by mail only, and must include payment in the applicable amount by Cashier's Check, Money Order or Company Check made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard. Personal Checks will not be accepted. Mailing address is: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard CEU Oakland, 2000 Embarcadero #200, Oakland, CA 94606-5337. Attn: Bid Issue Clerk. NO EXPRESS MAIL PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED ON MAILINGS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. No refunds will be made and materials need not be returned. If project is cancelled or no award is made, cost of plans and specifications will be refunded only on written request. Estimated Range is $100,000 to $250,000. The performance period is 90 calendar days after receipts of Notice to Proceed. The procurement is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. The applicable SIC code is 1629. Small business size standard is $17.0 million. This is an unrestricted acquisition being solicited. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond. For minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT Office of Small and Disadvantage Business Utilization) has programs to assist minority, women owned and disadvantaged business enterprises toacquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $500,000. DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, call 1(800) 532-1169. Anticipated bid issue date is 4 February 1999, with opening date 30 days later. ONLY WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE MAIL YOUR REQUESTS TO THE ATTENTION OF BID ISSUE CLERK. Posted 01/15/99 (W-SN288610). (0015)

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