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

Z -- REPAIRS TO VARIOUS CONCRETE STRUCTURES AT USCG STATION ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA SOL DTCG82-99-B-3WCA27 DUE 090899 POC Judy Stamper, (305) 278-6724 SYNOPSIS: Provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary to rebuild or make repairs to various concrete structures at USCG Station Islamorada, Florida. Work consists of 1)rebuilding small boat concrete dock, 2)repairing the seawall, 3)installing rip rock, and 4)constructing a boat maintenance concrete lab. The period of performance is seventy five calander days.The estimated price range is between $250,000 and $500,000.00. Bid guarantee, payment and performance bonds and insurance 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 for this solicitation will be accepted; all requests shall be in writing and may be faxed to (305) 278-6704. Concerns who previously requested this project under the presolicitation notice (01/99) need not request again. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1,000,000. DOT's Short Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 07/15/99 (W-SN354597). (0196)

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