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Y -- UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS PROJECT VI NH-9999(79) SOL DTFH71-00-B-00036 DUE 090600 POC Gary Brown, Engineering Coordinator: 703-404-6284 WEB: EFLHD-FHWA Website, http://www.efl.fha.dot.gov. Synopsis -- Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for United States Virgin Islands Project VI NH-9999(79), located on the island of St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands. The project consists of island wide paving and rehabilitation of segments of Routes 64, 70, and 705. The work includes roadway excavation, shoulder and ditch reconditioning, placement of aggregate base and hot asphalt concrete pavement, asphalt pavement milling, and other miscellaneous work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Bid documents are scheduled to be issued on or about August 1, 2000. Bids will be due on or about September 6, 2000. Interested parties should telephone 800-892-8776 to order bid documents. There is no fee for bid documents. Please call 703-404-6288 to verify availability of the bid documents. Final issue and due dates and the list of planholders will be posted on our website under "Procurement Information". Internet address: www.efl.fha.dot.gov. All requests for bid documents will be mailed first class. It is strongly recommended that requests for bid documents be received 7 calendar days before bid opening to ensure receipt of requested materials. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted. 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. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 07/12/00 (W-SN473818). (0194)

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