Y -- Virgin Islands Public Works Department Project VI-NH 107(3)

This modification to the original synopsis posted Oct 7, 2002, incorporates changes to the dates for issuance of the solicitation documents and receipt of bids. Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for the Virgin Islands Public Works Department Project VI-NH 107(3), St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The work includes pipe replacements, pavement overlay, and other miscellaneous improvements on Coral Bay Road (Route 107) from Route 10 in Coral Bay to Lameshur Road and reconstruction of Route 108 at the intersection with Route 107. The work includes shoulder and ditch reconditioning, placement of hot asphalt concrete pavement, reinforced concrete pavement, culvert replacement, construction of paved waterway, guardrail installation, and miscellaneous work on Route 107. 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 Dec 19, 2002. Bids will be due on or about Jan 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 (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.