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Z -- VOR MODIFICATION, ROSEAU, MINNESOTA SOL DTFA14-95-B-33723 DUE 070795 POC Submit request in writing to the above address, Attn: Irene Medina, or fax request to (708) 294-8050. Bids are requested for the modification to an existing Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) at Roseau Municipal Airport, Roseau, Minnesota. The work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: construct crushed rock/stone surfaced and bituminous concrete access road; install new antenna support system and antenna shelter; extend roof counterpoise; install new electrical equipment, lighting, wiring, grounding and environmental system; and interior and exterior painting. The estimated issue date of the solicitation will be on or about June 8, 1995, with a bid openning on or about July 7, 1995. The estimated bid range is between $25,000 and $100,000. FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable finanacing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. SIC Code is 1542. (0132)

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