USCG, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886

Z -- REPLACE FUEL OIL STORAGE TANK, USCG STATION PORTSMOUTH HARBOR, NEW CASTLE, NH SOL DTCGG1-99-B-3WK079 DUE 030499 POC Susan Hetrick, Contracting Officer, (401)736-1763 Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision required for the removal and disposal of the existing aboveground 2,000 gallon steel diesel fuel storage tank, removal of concrete containment and concrete pad, installation of new self-contained 1,000 gallon diesel fuel storage tank, fuel oil piping, leak detection system, high level alarm and incidental related work at U.S. Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor, New Castle, NH (Rockingham County). The SIC Code is 1799. The performance period is 90 days from Notice to Proceed. The estimated cost range is between $25,000 and $100,000. This procurement is open to both small and large businesses in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Solicitation packages to be available on or about 2 February 1999 and may be obtained from R.I. Blueprint, 335 Webster Ave., Cranston, RI 02920 at (401)942-3225 or fax (401)946-6550. Contact RI Blueprint for cost. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted. Offerors are required to verify the number of amendments issued with the Contracting Officer prior to the due date of quotes. The due date for receipt of quotes is on/about 4 March 1999 at 4:00 PM. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Dept. of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance, and payment bonds on contracts up to $1.0 million. 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://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 01/13/99 (W-SN287700). (0013)

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