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43 -- AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEM SOL DTCG89-96-Q-LBA075 DUE 081596. POC Contracting Officer, Emely Shultz, 510-437-3004. Provide a air compressor system with the following features: full sound attenuated enclosure, 230/460 volt, 3 phased, 60 cycle, open drip proof electric motor. Integrally mounted air cooled aftercooler and air cooled oilcooler. Factory fill of biodegradable compressor lubricant. Maintains 200 CFM at 125 PSI continuously. Air receiver tank equipped with minimum 240 gallon capacity. Working pressure compatible with air compressor tested in accordance with ASME Section VII. Equipped with a pressure gauge and Safety relieve valve. Desiccant air dryer sized to handle the above compressor at full load conditions equipped with the following: Twin tower heatless desiccant air dryer, skid mounted ASME coded vessels, ASME safety relief valves, shuttle valve switching mechanisms, lifetime warranty on valve components. Vessel pressure gauges, Nema 1 electrical enclosure and purge air mufflers. Dryer pre-filter and dryer after-filters. This procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The SIC code is 3563 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. When calling, be prepared to state the solicitation number. SPECIAL NOTE: FOR MINORITY, WOMEN 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% guaranty 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 $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (200)

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