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Y -- CUMBERLAND GAP NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK PROJECT PRA-CUGA 25E27 SOL DTFH71-00-B-00020 DUE 091900 POC Gary Brown, Engineering Coordinator: 703-404-6286 WEB: EFLHD-FHWA Website, http://www.efl.fha.dot.gov. SYNOPSIS-This project will be procured utilizing a two-step sealed bidding process. Technical proposals from all business concerns will be accepted for the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Project PRA-CUGA 25E27, in Claiborne County, Tennessee. The project consists of the repair of an existing soil nail wall and the repair of an existing slide located above US Route 25E at the US Route 58 intersection The project work includes installation of ground anchors, rockbolts, topsoil, erosion control matting, and other 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 18, 2000. Proposals will be due on or about September 19, 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 08/02/00 (W-SN480943). (0215)

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