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Z -- AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER CAB MODERNIZATION SOL DTFA14-95-B-33666 DUE 032795 POC Submit requests in writing to the above address, Attn: Irene Medina or fax to (708) 294-8050. Bids are requested for the Airport Traffic Control Tower Cab Modernization at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, Ann Arbor, Michigan. The work consists of, but is not limited to: removal of existing carpeting and installation of new carpeting and grounding system; installation of new cab consoles; installation of bookcases, file cabinets, refrigerator, sink, lighting fixtures, and writing surfaces with hardware; repainting of all interior painted surfaces; and other miscellaneous work. The existing facility contains hazardous material. Asbestos is known to be located in the tower cab, and asbestos abatement is required by the contractor through approved methods. The estimated issue date of the solicitation will be on or about February 22, 1995. The estimated price range is between $25,000.00 and $75,000.00. The Standard Industrial Classification is 1799. 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 DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0019)

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