Y -- HILLSIDE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PROJECT FWS-HLD 10(1)

Synopsis: Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for Hillside National Wildlife Refuge Project FWS-HLD 10(1), in Holmes County, Mississippi. The project consists of the replacement of First Bridge and Second Bridge. The work will include bridge removal, embankment construction, placement of riprap, aggregate base, precast concrete piles, structural concrete for approach slabs, precast concrete structural members, installation of wooden bridge curbing, and miscellaneous work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $250,000 and $500,000. Bid documents are scheduled to be issued on or about August 15, 2002. Bids will be due on or about September 13, 2002. Interested parties should telephone 800-892-8776 to order bid documents. There is no fee for bid documents. Please call 703-404-6288 to verify availability of the 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.