Y -- BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY PROJECT BLRI 2R16

Notice Date

December 18, 2000

Contracting Office

Federal Highway Administration, 21400 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA 20166

ZIP Code

20166

Solicitation Number

DTFH71-00-B-00044

Response Due

February 13, 2001

Point of Contact

Mr. Gary Brown, Engineering Coordinator, 703-404-6284

Description

Synopsis Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for the Blue Ridge Parkway Project PRA-BLRI 2R16, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. . The project work includes asphalt resurfacing of 3 ramps, reconstruction of 1 ramp, drainage, steel-backed timber guardrail, reconditioning of shoulders, landslide repair, and other miscellaneous work from Milepost 383.5 to 393.3. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bid documents are scheduled to be issued on or about January 12, 2001. Bids will be due on or about February 13, 2001. 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.fhwa.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.

Web Link

Federal Highway Adminstration (http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001220/YSOL010.HTM (W-353 SN5090U3)