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S -- GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND SNOW REMOVAL FOR THE AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CO NTROL CENTER IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. SOL DTFA14-96-B-33809 DUE 030996 POC For bid packages write to the above address, Attn: Lisa Lester or Fax your request to (708) 294-8050, reference the above solicitation number. The contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and supervision to perform grounds, tree and shrub maintenance, and snow removal services for the Air Route Traffic Control Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The bid range of this project is between $ 100,000.00 and $ 150,000.00. This includes Base Year plus four (4) option years. The proposed issued date is February 9, 1996 and the estimated bid opening date will be March 9, 1996. FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. SIC Code: 7349 (0016)

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