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Z -- CONVERSION OF SSALR TO A MALSR, RWY 4, CAPITAL AIRPORT, SP RINGFIELD, IL SOL DTFA14-95-B-33731 DUE 080895 POC Contact AGL-55A at (708)294-7330 for bid packages. Conversion of SSALR to MALSR, Rwy 4, Capital Airport, Springfield, IL consisting of but not limited to the following: Partial demolition of SSALR light bars; removal of SSALR regulator-substation and loading for return shipment to depot; removal of 8' x 12' storage shed and 50KVA transformer at regulator-substation site; removal of 8' x 12' Localizer building; removal of approx. 7200 sq. ft. of gravel surfaced access road and parking areas and restore sites; installation of MALSR light bars; construction of 12' x 16' combined Localizer and MALSR building; installation of underground power and control cables to MALSR light bars and localizer antenna; construction of approximately 400 L.F. of 13' wide crushed rock access road and miscellaneous other crushed rock surfaced parking/turnaround/work areas, miscellaneous civil and electrical work. Estimated bidding range is between $100,000 and $250,000. Bid documents are anticipated to be available on or about June 19, 1995. For administrative/technical assistance contact the Contracting Officer at 708/294-7330. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 1542. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONS PURPOSES FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantage 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 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 the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0146)

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