Y -- OZARK NATIONAL FOREST PROJECT AR PFH 65-3(4)

Notice Date

July 24, 2001

Contracting Office

Federal Highway Administration, 21400 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA 20166

ZIP Code

20166

Solicitation Number

DTFH71-01-B-00013

Response Due

September 11, 2001

Point of Contact

Mr. Gary Brown, Engineering Coordinator, 703-404-6284

Description

Synopsis: Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for Arkansas Forest Highway Project AR PFH 65-3(4), Ozark National Forest, Johnson County, Arkansas. The project consists of reconstructing Arkansas Forest Highway 65 from the Franklin/Johnson County Line to County Route 33. The project work includes roadway excavation, placement of aggregate base and ACHM binder and surface courses, construction of retaining walls, drainage work, and other miscellaneous work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Bid documents are scheduled to be issued on or about August 9, 2001. Bids will be due on or about September 11, 2001. Interested parties should telephone 800-892-8776 to order bid documents. There is no fee for bid documents. Please call 703-404-6288 to verify availability of the bid documents. Final issue and due dates and the list of planholders will be posted on our website under "Procurement Information". Internet address: www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov. All requests for bid documents will be mailed first class. It is strongly recommended that requests for bid documents be received 7 calendar days before bid opening to ensure receipt of requested materials. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) The Department of Transportation (DOT), offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov.

Web Link

Federal Highway Administration (http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010726/YSOL002.HTM (W-205 SN50S8C7)