Y -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refug Project ERFO/FWS-MRT 10(3)

This project was originally advertised on October 7, 2002. Sealed bids from all eligible 8(a) business concerns will be accepted for the Merritt Island National Refuge Project ERFO / FWS-MRT 10(2), 10(3) in Brevard County, Florida. The project consists of the rehabilitation of the Bairs Cove Parking Area and repairing Shiloh Marsh Road. This project is being procured for competition restricted to those 8(a) certified firms located within the geographical area served by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s North and South Florida District Offices. 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 May 14, 2003. Bids will be due on or about June 24, 2003. To request a copy of the plans for this project, you must email your request to [email protected]. Request must include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. 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.