Y -- Blue Ridge Parkway

Synopsis: Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for Blue Ridge Parkway Project PLH-BLRI 2V13,W8, Haywood and Jackson Counties, North Carolina. The project consists resurfacing, drainage and misc. work from MP 423.0 (NC SR 215 @ Beech Gap) to MP 435.0. 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 February 28, 2002. Bids will be due 30 days after the issue date. Interested parties should telephone 800-892-8776 or 703-404-6288 to order bid documents and to verify availability of the bid documents. There is no fee for 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.