Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Miami, 15608 SW 117th Ave., Miami, FL 33177-1630

Z -- REPLACEMENT OF AIR-COOLED CHILLER, U. S. COAST GUARD CEU BUILDING, MIAMI, FLORIDA SOL DTCG82-99-Q-3WC127 DUE 050399 POC Shirley Clayton (305) 278-6721 SYNOPSIS:: Provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to replace air-cooled chiller. Work includes Removal of the existing air-cooled Chiller, Installation of new air-cooled Chiller, Associated piping, Controls and Electrical work. All work must be completed in strict accordance with provided specifications and drawings. Location: U. S. Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Miami, Florida. This solicitation is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to large and small business participation. Payment bond is required, prior to notice to proceed, if over $25,000.00. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by this agency. NO telephone requests. Requests shall be in writing and may be FAXED to (305)278-6704. 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 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. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800)532-1169. Internet address: http: //osdbuweb. dot.gov. Posted 04/06/99 (W-SN316746). (0096)

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