Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0055

Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT (F&E) SHOPS AND RELOCATION OF SPIRACONE ANTENNA, FORT WORTH, TEXAS SOL DTFA07-95-B-00056 due 071295. Contact, Laura Wair, (817) 222-4389. Construction of facilities and equipment (F&E) shops and relocation of spiracone antenna, Fort Worth, Texas. Estimated price range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The work includes the removal of existing foundations, modifications of and extensions of utilities, site preparation and foundation for spiracone antenna; construction of an 85' by 125' building with drilled pier supported rigid frames, metal wall/siding system and concrete floor; sanitary system for toilets, compressed air system, vacuum system, and all related piping; all work associated with electrical, HVAC and plumbing to and within the F&E shops facility; installation of concrete encased duct bank; installation of facility grounds; and the construction and installation of all appurtenances to the foregoing. The proposed procurement is unrestricted regarding business size. The BOD is an approximate date only. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 1542. 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 the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. NO TELPHONE REQUESTS. ONLY WRITTEN OR FAXED REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTABLE. FAX NUMBER IS (817) 222-5994. (122)

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