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Y -- REPLACE HVAC SOL Solicitation Number DTFA06-95-B-30078 DUE 110495 POC Martha Long, Procurement Technician, (404)305-5818, FAX(404)305-5774 Replace the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning System at the AirportTraffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Charlotte, North Carolina.--Work includes, but is not limited to the replacement of four multi-zone roof top air conditioning units ranging in capacity from 15 to 34 tons, and two single zone split systems of 8.5 tons each. The project includes the replacement of associated electrical materials exposed to weather, the replacement of refrigerant tubing, installation of some related electrical equipment, and reconnection of all powerand control wiring to provide a complete operating system.--Estimated price range $250,000.00-$500,000.00.--Estimated performance time 30 calendar days.--All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered.--NOTE: 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 businessenterprises 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, 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 available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information regarding the bonding and lending programs, please call the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged BusinessUtilization at (800) 532-1169. For informatioon concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0258)

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