Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, P.O. Box 520, Massena, NY 13662-0520

Z -- MODIFY DRAIN SYSTEMS IN THE MACHINERY RECESSES AND GALLERIES AT EISENHOWER AND SNELL LOCKS, NEAR MASSENA, NY SOL DTSL55-97-B-C0710 DUE 092697 POC Janet C. Brownell, (315) 764-3206; Contracting Officer, Linda M. Harding, (315) 764-3244. Furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials and perform all work for modifying the drain systems in the machinery recesses and galleries at Eisenhower and Snell Locks, near Massena, New York. This work includes removal of existing traps which are embedded in concrete, cleaning of drains and installation of valves; installation of pumps, controls and piping for removing water from undrained recesses and for an automated flushing system; and for installation of oil skimmers and concentrators at both locks. This work is to be completed by February 1, 1998. The price range is between $100,000.00 and $2~50,000.00. Tentative bid opening date is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 1997. Fifty ($50.00) Dollar nonrefundable fee per set for plans, specs., and drawings. The solicitation package may be requested by mail and must be received no later than 15 days after Commerce Business Daily publication. No telephone requests. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract. This solicitation shall be issued in accordance with the "Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program". All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. 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 any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enable~s firms to apply for bid, payment, and performance 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 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 regarding the bonding and lending programs, please call the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0223)

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