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Y -- NATIONAL CAPITAL PARKS-CENTRAL PROJECT PLH-NACC 502(3),505(2) SOL DTFH71-00-R-00008 DUE 090700 POC Gary Brown, Engineering Coordinator: 703-404-6284 WEB: EFLHD-FHWA Website, http://www.efl.fha.dot.gov. SYNOPSIS -- -- This project will be procured utilizing a competitive negotiated process. Proposals from all business concerns will be accepted for National Capital Parks-Central Project PLH-NACC 502(3),505(2), in Washington, DC. The project consists of the rehabilitation of the Independence Avenue bridge over Maine Avenue, and rehabilitation of westbound Maine Avenue from 17th Street to Raoul Wallenberg Place. The work consists of removal of asphalt pavement, placement of Superpave asphalt concrete pavement, hydrodemolition, placement of structural concrete, drainage work, installation of stone curb, and other miscellaneous work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Evaluation of the proposals will be based on, but will not be limited to: The offeror's price; construction time; proposed construction method; and experience and past performance on similar construction projects. Final criteria will be detailed in the request for proposal and contract booklet. Request for Proposal No. DTFH71-00-R-00008 is scheduled to be issued on or about August 4, 2000. Proposals will be due on or about September 7, 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 07/18/00 (W-SN475896). (0200)

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