Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, P.O. Box 20636, Attn: ASO-55, Atlanta, Georgia 30320

Y -- HVAC UPGRADE SOL Solicitation Number DTFA06-96-B-30013 DUE 031896 POC Martha Long, Procurement Technician, (404) 305-5818, FAX(404) 305-5774 The upgrade/retrofit of the existing Automated Flight Service Station's Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning System, includes but is not limited to the following--demolition and the removal of insulated wall panels at HVAC units, removal ceiling mounted light fixtures, removal of existing HVAC units, removal of existing ductwork, providing temporary HVAC, installing four HVAC roof top units, installation ductwork, thermostats, ceiling mounted light fixtures, and all other major and miscellaneous HVAC equipment indicated in the contract documents and construction drawings.--Estimated performance time 90 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 DisadvantagedBusiness 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 officer listed above. (0026)

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