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Z -- MODIFY FUEL STORAGE TANKS AT USCG JONES BEACH, FREEPORT, NY SOL DTCGG1-98-B-3WK078 DUE 022398 POC Ms. Jodi Ruggiero, Contract Specialist (401) 736-1785 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision necessary to Modify Fuel Storage Tanks at USCG Station Jones Beach, Freeport, NY (Nassau County). Work includes removing one 550 gallon fiberglass underground gasoline storage tank and piping (approximately 40 LF), the supply piping from the diesel aboveground storage tank to the diesel dispenser (approximately 100 LF), the gasoline and diesel dispensers and hose reel. Excavating and disposing of approximately 5 CY of petroleum contaminated soil and replace with appropriate fill. Installing new 1,000 gallon fiberglass underground gasoline storage tank, double wall piping for the diesel (approximately 225 LF) and gasoline supply (approximately 150 LF), new dispensers and hose reels, and leak detection equipment and incidental related work. Contractor will be required to provide a temporary fueling station. Also includes site investigation (approximately 12, 750 SF) using ground penetrating radar to survey for possible abandoned underground storage tank. There is an option bid item for its removal and site restoration. Also an option bid item for disposal of petroleum contaminated water OTHER THAN wash water. Successful Contractor must be licensed Underground Fuel Storage Tank Removers by the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office. Contractor shall obtain necessary permits to install and remove the underground storage tanks. Completion time is 120 days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with 45 days of on site construction. There is a work restriction of 14 days for pavement disruption to install sleeves for fuel lines and power to the new dispensers. Liquidated damages, amount undetermined at this time, will be incorporated into the contract. Estimated cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. SOLICITATION PACKAGES TO BE AVAILABLE ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 19, 1998, and may be obtained from: RI Blueprint, 335 Webster Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920; (401)942-3225, (800)734-3225 or fax (401)946-6550. Contact RI Blueprint for cost. Visa, Mastercard & American Express accepted. Bidders are required to verify the number of amendments prior to bid opening with the Contracting Officer. The bid opening date is scheduled for March 23, 1998 at 2:00 pm. This project is issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, and is unrestricted. THE FOLLOWING NOTICE IS PROVIDED AS INFORMATION FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: The Dept of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program 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 prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, payment and performance 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 available under the DOT Short-term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The max. line of credit is $500,000. For further information regarding these programs, call the DOT OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning this acquisition, contact the Contracting Official listed above. (0030)

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