Y -- District of Columbia Department of Transportation Project BH 4000(77)

Synopsis: Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for District of Columbia Department of Public Works Project BH-4000(77), Washington, District of Columbia. This project was previously synopsized as BH-4000(70). The project consists of the rehabilitation of the D and E Streets bridges over I-395, and adjacent approach roads in Washington, DC. The bridge rehabilitation consists of deck replacement, bridge painting, and bridge rail improvements. The approach road work consists of pavement rehabilitation, sidewalk reconstruction, street lighting, signal replacement, and other work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Bid documents are scheduled for issue on or about July 24, 2002(modification). Bids will be due on or about August 27, 2002 (modification). 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". 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.