Federal Aviation Administration, Acq Management Branch, AAL55, 222 W 7th #14, Anchrage, AK 99513

S -- SNOW REMOVAL SOL DTFA04-95-B-20009 DUE 081595 POC Barbara Heatherington, Contracting Officer, (907) 271-5867 Perform snow plowing/removal services at various FAA facilities in Kotzebue, AK. IFB DTFA04-95-B-20009 to be issued o/a 7/06/95 with bid opening o/a 8/15/95 at 1:30 PM local time, Anchorage, AK. This is a total small business set aside. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. Submit solicitation requests in writing (FAX 907/278-7427). The DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. Loans are available under the Short Term Lending Program at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, payment, and performance bonds up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms, call (800) 532-1169. (0174)

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