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Description Synopsis: Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for Virgin Islands Public Works Department Project VI NH-70 (9), on St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Solicitation Number DTFH71-04-B-00009. The project consists of roadway reconstruction, intersection signalization installation, curb and gutter, and drainage improvements. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $ 1,000,000 to 5,000,000. Revised: Bid documents should be issued on or about April 23, 2004 and due on or about June 10, 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 CCR 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 all government buildings must present a valid photo ID and be escorted to their destination by an 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, an employee will escort all bidders to the bid opening. Unescorted visitors will be denied entry and no exceptions will be made.