Description Synopsis: Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for the Blue Ridge Parkway Project PRA-BLRI 2P15, in Buncombe County, NC, Solicitation Number DTFH71-04-B-00019. The project consists of rehabilitation of Craggy Pinnacle Tunnel. The work includes installing drainage chases, drainage repair, and other miscellaneous work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $100,000 to 250,000. Bid documents should be issued on or about September 27, 2004. Bids will be due on or about October 28, 2004. Use internet address http://www2.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/Documents.aspx to check for availability of bid documents. All bid documents can be directly downloaded from this website. Documents will no longer be mailed. Register to receive Email Notification to automatically be notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. Please send all questions concerning construction projects to [email protected]. Include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. 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. IMPORTANT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT According to the DFARS 204.7302, NASA, DoT and Treasury FAR Supplements prospective vendors must be registered in Center Contractor Registration prior to the award of a contract; basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement. FAR clause 52.232-33 requires registration for payment. www.ccr.gov PLEASE NOTE For security reasons, individuals requiring access to the EFLHD must present a valid photo ID and be escorted to their destination by a Government employee. Due to new security provisions, all visitors attending bid openings are urged to arrive at least 1 hour prior to scheduled bid opening. All visitors must register with the receptionist in Room 180. An employee will collect the bids and escort visitors to a waiting room. Prior to bid opening, a Government employee will escort all bidders to the bid opening. Unescorted visitors will be denied entry and no exceptions will be made.

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