San Diego Transit Corporation, 100 16th Street, San Diego, CA 92101

60 -- NORTEL FIBER EQUIPMENT SOL 961115 DUE 112399 POC Alice Carey Davies (619) 238-0100 x. 495 INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the San Diego Transit Corporation, Purchasing Department at its offices, 100 16th Street, San Diego, California, 92101 until 11:00 A.M., prevailing local time on November 23, 1999, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read for the following: Nortel Fiber Equipment In accordance with the Corporation's specifications #961115, bids shall be submitted on the bid forms furnished by the Corporation, enclosed in a sealed envelope, plainly endorsed with the bidder's name and marked: Nortel Fiber Equipment SDTC IFB #961115 BID OPENING: 11:00 A.M., November 23, 1999 This equipment is for the primary use of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB). The MTDB has designated the San Diego Transit Corporation (SDTC) to act as Purchasing Agent for this procurement. Copies of bid specifications may be obtained from Alice Davies, Purchasing Department, 100 16th Street, San Diego, California, 92101, Phone: (619) 238-0100 ext. 495. The San Diego Transit Corporation hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (as defined in 49 CFR Part 23) will not be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. This project is subject to a capital assistance grant between SDTC, San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board, and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration. The Corporation reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to re-advertise for bids Posted 11/04/99 (W-SN398263). (0308)

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