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Y -- NORTH CAROLINA FOREST HIGHWAY PROJECT NC PFH 75-1(2) SOL DTFH71-00-B-00019 DUE 091900 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 the North Carolina Forest Highway Project NC PFH 75-1(2), Nantahala National Forest, Cherokee County, North Carolina. The project consists of removing and replacing the existing bridge over Junaluska Creek located along North Carolina Service Road 1505. The work also includes grading, paving, and other miscellaneous work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $250,000 and $500,000. Bid documents are scheduled to be issued on or about August 18, 2000. Bids 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 thatrequests 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-SN481392). (0215)

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