Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, P.O. Box 520, Massena, New York 13662-0520

Q -- PROVIDE DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 81 CORPORATION EMPLOYEES. SOL DTSL55-98-R-C0553 DUE 092898 POC Linda M. Harding, Contracting Officer, 315/764-3244 Provide dental insurance plan for approximately 81 Corporation employees located in Massena, New York. Insurance plan to commence January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, with option to renew. Insurance carrier must be licensed to do business in New York state. The provisions of the Service Contract Act of 1965 will apply to this solicitation and any resulting contract. Request for Proposal (RFP) packages may be requested by mail or by fax to 315/764-3235 no later than 15 days after CBD publication. The RFP will be released approximately August 14, 1998, with a deadline for receipt of proposals of approximately September 28, 1998. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. This notice is for informational purposes for minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvanged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation related contracts. 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 $500,00.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800)532-1169. For information regarding the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 07/30/98 (W-SN230407). (0211)

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