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Y -- INSTALLATION OF POWER CONDITIONING SYSTEM/UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (PCS/UPS) IN THE AUTOMATED FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (AFSS) AT HURON REGIONAL AIRPORT, HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA. SOL DTFA14-95-B33741 DUE 080895 POC Contact Felicia at (708)294-7232 for bid packages. This project requires installation of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), power distribution unit (PDU) and air conditioning equipment at the Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) located on the Huron Regional Airport in Huron, South Dakota. The Contractor shall install a government furnished power conditioning equipment with associated feeders and electrical devices. The contractor shall furnish and install HVAC equipment as directed in the specifications and drawings. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) Installation of power distribution unit (PDU) and UPS with associated switches and subfeeders; 2) Installation of new subfeeders from PDU to existing panelboards; 3) Installation of 200 kw load bank and controls; 4) Installation of HVAC equipment; and 5) Miscellaneous work as shown on the contract documents. Estimated bidding range is between $75,000 and $200,000. Bid documents are expected to be available on or about June 29, 1995. Bid opening is anticipated on or about August 8, 1995. For administrative/technical assistance contact the Contracting Officer at (708) 294-7206. The Standard Industrial code is 1731. 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, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to to any eligible prime 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 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 DOT Office of Small Disadvanged Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0160)

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