FAA Northwest Mountain Region, Acquisition Management Branch ANM-55, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, WA 98055 (206) 227-2055

Y -- INSTALL RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (RVR) SYSTEM, WALKER FIELD AIRPORT, GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO SOL DTFA11-96-R-00138 POC Contact Joseph Fallica, Contracting Officer, (206) 227-2861, FAX (206) 227-1055 CONSTRUCTION. Project encompasses the installation of a new Runway Visual Range (RVR) System. The work includes construction of reinforced concrete foundation(s), installation of power supply, control wires, and RVR equipment, and demolition of existing transmission (RVV) tower, etc. The estimated contract price is between $100,000 and $150,000. Offerors are required to submit a technical proposal. Award selection based upon evaluation of offeror's past performance, management understanding and approach, qualifications of key personnel, experience on similar projects, and financial resources and capabilities. Award to be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. Bid, performance, and payment bonds are required, and special insurance coverage. The planned performance period is 35 calendar days from date of Notice-to-Proceed (NTP). The target date for award and NTP is approximately July 8, 1996. Solicitation package should be available O/A June 3, 1996. It is anticipated that before receipt of proposals there may be a site inspection for offerors on June 18, 1996. Request for solicitation package must be submitted in writing to FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Acquisition Management Branch, ANM-55, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, WA 98055 or FAXed to (206) 227-1055. Requesting firms shall provide their company name, mailing address, telephone, fax, and state the solicitation number and title. Full and open competition. This is an UNRESTRICTED procurement in accordance with Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, Title VII of the Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988 (PL 100-656). 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, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guarantee on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also 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. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 1542. (0138)

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