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Z -- ATCT CAB MODERNIZATION, KENT COUNTY AIRPORT, GRAND RAPIDS, MI SOL DTFA14-B-33676 DUE 051395 POC Contact FELICIA BAUER AT (708) 294-7232 for bid packages. Air Traffic Control Tower Cab modernization work consisting of but not limited to the following: 1)Installation of new Cab consoles; 2) Construction of new writing surfaces, bookshelves, etc.; 3) Installation of new cab carpet; 4) Installation of new tile, carpet, painting, millwork, etc. in tower shaft; 5) Relocation of TRACON; 6) Fabrication of TRACON consoles; and 6) Other miscellaneous work as required. Bidding range is estimated to be between $800,000 and $3,000,000. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about March 14, 1995. Estimated bid opening is planned on or about May 13, 1995. 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% quaranty 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 in $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0030)

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