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Y -- CAT. 1 ILS WITH MALSR AND RVR FOR RW 18 AND PAPI FOR RW 13, JOPLIN REGIONAL AIRPORT, JOPLIN, MISSOURI SOL DTFA09-97-R-27041 DUE 060397 POC Sharon M. Calabro (816) 426-3053 Contracting Oficer Project generally consists of, but is not limited to, the following: Furnish competent surveying resources to properly layout the subject sites and provide horizontal and vertical control. 1) LOCALIZER SYSTEM, RUNWAY 18: Perform site preparation work including: Install reinforced concrete pier foundations and pad. Trench and install cables. Install GFM fiberglass shelter including conduit, enclosures, wiring etc. Install ground check markers and earth electrode grounding system and lightning protection system. Install crushed rock surfacing. 2) GLIDE SLOPE SYSTEM, RUNWAY 18: Perform site preparation work including: Install reinforced concrete pier foundations and crushed rock surfacing. Install GFM fiberglass shelter and concrete access road. Install earth electrode grounding system and lightning protection system. Trench and install power cables and conduit. 3) MEDIUM INTENSITY APPROACH LIGHTING SYSTEM, RUNWAY 18: Perform site preparation work including: Install reinforced concrete pier foundations. Install all light cans, conduits, cables and transformers and crushed rock surfacing and access road. Install LIR Masts and mounting stands. Install towers, concrete foundations and security fences and GFM fiberglass shelter. Install earth electrode grounding system and lightning protection system. Trench and install cables and conduit. 4) PRECISION APPROACH PATH INDICATOR, RUNWAY 13: Perform site preparation work including: Install 4-lamp housing assemblies with concrete foundations. Install power and control unit and power cables. Install concrete access road and crushed rock surfacing and filter fabric and earth electrode grounding system. 5) RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE, RUNWAY 18: Perform site preparation work including: Install foundations and all electrical power and control cables, conduits, equipment rack and all grounding and lightning protection. Install Runway Light Intensity Monitor and Ambient Light Sensor Systems. Removal of existing Transmissometer Projector Tower and Receiver Tower and foundations. Restoration of each site. Demolition and disposal of a PCB contaminated oil filled transformer. The estimated price range of this project is $500,000 to $1,000,000. This procurement is open to both large and small businesses. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. For a copy of this solicitation, please contact Susan Chasteen, at (816) 426-7312. When calling, please be prepared to state solicitation number, name of company, address, and telephone number. This notice is for informational purposes 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 aany 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 surety against losses. Loans are also 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. For further information regarding the Bonding and Lending Programs, please call DOT of Small and Disadvantaged Business's Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0094)

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