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Y -- AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER MODERNIZATION SOL DTFA06-95-B-30051 DUE 082395 POC LaTonia Vickers, Procurement Technician, (404)305-5819, FAX (404)305-5774 Construction of Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Modernization, Myrtle Beach Jetport, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.--Work includes, but is not limited to modernization of the existing seven story ATCT shaft which involves adding room partitions, adding fire sprinkler system, replacing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, adding drop tube with only minor work required in the control tower cab. Work also involves construction of a base building for an equipment and operations room and a separate building to house anew engine generator. Site improvements such as asphalt paving, concrete sidewalks and minor grading and utility improvements are also required.--Estimated performance time is 200 calendar days.--Estimated price range is $500,000.00-$1,000,000.00.--All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered.--NOTE: For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small andDisadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvntaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000.00 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The DOT Bonding Assistance Programs enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $500,000.00 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800)532-1169. (0184)

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