Synopsis: Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for Mammoth Cave National Park Project PRA-MACA 10A3, 15(1)), in Edmonson County Kentucky, Solicitation Number DTFH71-04-B-00005. The project consists of rehabilitation of south entrance road from the Chaumont intersection through the Visitor Center parking areas. The work includes pavement overlay, roadway reconstruction, new roadway, intersection reconfigurations, geogrid reinforced fill, drainage, and other work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Bid documents should be issued on or about December 16, 2004. Bids will be due on or about January 15, 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. 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.