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Z -- FURNISH AND INSTALL WHEELCHAIR STAIRLIFT AND CONTROLS SOL Solicitation Number DTFA06-96-Q-30018 DUE 040896 POC Martha Long, Procurement Technician, (404)305-5818, FAX(404)305-5774 Furnish and install wheelchair stairlift and controls, ARTCC, Memphis, Tennessee.--Work includes, but is not limited to installation of platform support rails, structural column supports and bracing, electrical, painting, testing, inspection and cleanup.--Estimated performance time 30 calendar days.--Estimated price range is $25,000.00 - $100,000.00.--All responsible sources may submit a quote 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 officer listed above. (0046)

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