99--A two-stage rotary snow removal unit of manufacturer's latest design and construction.

********************************PLEASE SEE "FRONT END LOADER WITH SNOW BLOWER ATTACHED DELIVERED TO ASHTON, IDAHO" ALL DOCUMENTATION/PAPERWORK IS POSTED!********************************cancelled ***UPDATE: PROPOSALS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2009. The Northwest Mountain Region, Western Logistics Service Area, is seeking competent and qualified vendors to supply the below. SUMMARY OF WORK:A two-stage rotary snow removal unit of manufacturer's latest design and construction. Snow removal unit to be hydrostatic drive andmounted on a government furnished articulated frame, 5 cubic yard, front end loader. Snow removal unit shall be essentially the standard product of the manufacturer, differing therefrom as necessary to meet special requirements. PLEASE SEE BELOW ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS. POINT OF CONTACT: All questions related to this announcement should be addressed to Matthew Benbow, (425) 227-2058. The preferred method of communication is by email: [email protected] PROPOSALS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2009. 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, has programs to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire 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 enables firms to apply for bid, payment, and performance bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT short Term receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information regarding the bonding and lending programs please call the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169.