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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF AUTOMATION WING REHABILITATION SOL Solicitation Number DTFA06-96-B-30015 DUE 041696 POC Martha Long, Procurement Technician, (404)305-5818, FAX (404)305-5774 Construction of Automation Wing Rehabilitation, Basement, First Floor, Hostand Flight Service Data Processing System (FSDPS) Areas, Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Hampton, Georgia, work includes but is not limited to interior renovation of approximately 10,000 square feet of computer/electronic equipment space. General demolition, raised computer floor installation, interior architectural renovations, HVAC renovation, HVAC control system, fire detection system, and electrical grounding, power distribution, andlighting systems.--Estimated performance time 270 calendar days.--Estimated price range is $2,500,000.00 - $5,000,000.00.--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 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 Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting officer listed above. (0036)

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