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Z -- RECONSTRUCTION OF PUNTA MELONES LIGHT AND PUNTA DEL SOLDADO LIGHT, ISLA DE CULEBRA, PUERTO RICO SOL DTCG82-00-Q-3WC084 DUE 041100 POC Judy Stamper, (305) 278-6724 The work consists of furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, materials and transportation necessary for and incidental to the construction of two (2) aid-to-navigation structures located on Isla de Culebra, Puerto Rico. The two (2) towers are provided as Government Material. The estimated price range is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. This solicitation is being issued as a Small Business Set-Aside. The SIC Code is 1791 and the size standard is $7.0M. Payment Bond is required prior to Notice to Proceed, if over $25,000.00. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by this agency. No telephone requests. Requests shall be in writing and may be faxed to (305) 278-6696. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000.00. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000.00 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov Posted 03/01/00 (W-SN429845). (0061)

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