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Z -- MODIFICATION TO EXISTING CONTROL WING BASEMENT AND CRITICAL POWER SYSTEM TO SUPPORT VTABS EQUIPMENT, INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA SOL DTFA14-98-R-33956 DUE 030598 POC Contact person: Melody McGovern, Contracting Officer, AGL-55B. The FAA is seeking contractors with experience in rehabilitation of occupied space, major electrical work and asbestos removal. Work includes but is not limited to: 1)Demolition of air handling unit, ductwork, and associated accessories; 2)Removal of asbestos containing/contaminated materials or other hazardous materials and existing light fixtures; 3)Installation of new light fixtures, extension of existing raised floor system and multi-point grounding; 4)Relocation of and testing of NARACS enclosure; 5)Construction of gypsum board partition, and 6)Critical power of VTABS, including new conduit, conductors, transfer switches, panels and other associated work. Performance time is 120 calendar days with an anticipated start of approximately May-June 1998. The estimated dollar range is between $100,000 and $300,000. Contractors interested should request a pre-qualification Screening Information Request (SIR). Request will be honored via fax or letter only. No telephone requests will be taken. Contractorswill be evaluated and only those determined qualified will be sent the Request for Offer. The SIR is anticipated to be available March 1998. The DOT OSDBU has programs to assist minority, woman-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short term working capital and bonding assistance for DOT 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 surety against losses. Loans are also available under thje DOT Short Term Lending program at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For information and forms please call the OSDBU at 800-532-1169. (0050)

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