Synopsis Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for Virgin Islands Public Works Department Project VI NH-9999 (88), on St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The project consists of retaining wall construction on Crown Mountain Road and the Intersection of Routes 35 and 40. The work includes pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation, paved waterway construction and guardrail construction. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $500,000 to $1,000,000. Bid documents are scheduled to be issued on or about June 13, 2003. Bids will be due on or about July 17, 2003. To request a copy of the plans for this project, you must email your request to
[email protected]. Request must include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. 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. Correct Solicitation Number: DTFH71-03-B-00037 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.