Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines Il 60018, ATTN: AGL-72A

Z -- REFURBISH RTR FACILITY, FARGO, ND SOL DTFA14-95-B-33718 DUE 062795 POC Contact AGL-72A at (708)294-7330 for bid packages. The project consists of but is not limited to the following: Remove and install an HVAC system, remove and install vinyl siding, cleaning of the existing hypolon roof before the new roof trusses are installed and the insulation is blown in, remove and install exterior doors and wood frames, remove and install wind shelter including miscellaneous associated work. The estimated bidding range is between $25,000 and $100,000. Bid documents should be available on or about May 26, 1995. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES 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, woman-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assitance 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, payment, and performance bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides 80 percent 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 regarding the bonding and lending programs, please call DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 1542. (0130)

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