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Y -- REPLACE HVAC SYSTEMS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AND BASE BUILDING SOL DTFA06-96-B-30001 DUE 112495 POC Martha Long, Procurement Technician, (404)305-5818, FAX (404)305-5774 Replacement of HVAC systems for the Administrative Base Building and the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro, North Carolina--Work includes, but is not limited to replacement of water chiller, chilled water piping, valves, air diffusers, air handling units, fans, pumps, expansion tank, HVAC control system, air separator,chemical feeder, insulation, and portions of the HVAC ductwork system; installation of VAV boxes, fans, rooftop air conditioning unit, rooftop air handling unit, split-type HVAC system, electric duct heaters; removal of hot water boiler, hot water piping, and all associated items. Provide temporary air conditioning systems. Provide test and balance, checkout and commissioning of new equipment. Provide new electrical distribution panelboards, electric circuits, safety switches, fire alarm system components, and other work to provide proper electrical power and control service to all equipment involved inthis contract work.--Estimated price range $250,000.00-$500,000.00.--Estimated performance time is 90 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 he DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged BusinessUtilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0277)

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