Y -- Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge, Project ER-FEL 10(1)

Synopsis Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge Project ER-FEL 10(1). Project ER-FEL 10(1) consists of the construction of a low water crossing along Shallow Lake Road near Lapile Creek. The total area of disturbance for the site is approximately 0.1 acre. Runoff coefficients for the hydraulic anaylsis range from 0.2 to 0.3 for woods and open fields. Receiving waters for runoff are mainly the Lapile Creek, the Ouachita River, and eventually the Mississippi River. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $100,000 to $250,000. Bid documents are scheduled to be issued on or about August 13, 2002. Bids will be due on or about September 12, 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.