Y -- Blue Ridge Parkway Project PRA-BLRI 2M18

This modification to the original synopsis posted Oct 7, 2002 incorporates changes to the dates of issuance of the solicitation documents and receipts of bids. Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for Blue Ridge Parkway Project PRA-BLRI-2M18 in McDowell County, North Carolina. This project consist of rehabilitation of twin tunnel No. 1, construction of tunnel portals, milling and overlay and other work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bid documents are scheduled to be issued on or about March 20, 2003. Bids will be due on or about May 22, 2003. Interested parties should register as an interested vendor and also register to receive notifications regarding this solicitation through the Federal Business Opportunities Website. ATTENTION: Minority, Women Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers working capitol 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.