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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF A BERM FOR AN ALSF-2 SOL Solicitation Number DTFA06-96-B-30012 DUE 031896 POC Martha Long, Procurement Technician, (404) 305-5818, FAX(404) 305-5774 Construction of a Berm for an ALSF-2, Runway 36R, Memphis International Airport, Memphis, Tennessee.--Work includes, but is not limited to, clearing of approximately 13 acres of trees and vegetation with grubbing of approximately ten (10) acres as required; excavation as required; installation of geotextile fabric and stone base; installation of approximately 11,000 cubic yards of fill and compaction to raise the area above the wetlands; installation of a compactedgravel road on the berm and installation of drainage pipe as required. Work shall include demolition of any structures with site cleanup and restoration as stated in the plans and specifications.--Estimated performance time 45 calendar days--Estimated price range is $250,000.00 - $500,000.00.--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 business enterprises to acquire short-term workingcapital 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 DOTShort 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 Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0025)

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