Federal Aviation Administration, 601 E. 12th St., ACE-22.2, Kansas City, MO 64106

Y -- REFURBISH AIRWAY FACILITIES SECTOR OFFICE, DES MOINES, IOWA SOL DTFA09-96-B-26022 DUE 011896 POC C. O. Shepard, Jr. (816) 426-3052 Contracting Officer Project generally consists of, but is not limited to, the following: Demolishing of walls, doors, ceiling tiles/grids, removal of carpeting, cabinetry, interior windows, systems furniture, light fixtures, smoke detectors, and the relocation of HVAC grilles. Install new doors, ceiling tiles/grids, counter tops carpeting, gypsum Boards wall. Install 12' wide window-north wall of building. Demolish existing condensing unit, install new heat pump, remove/install selected HVAC ductwork, demolish HALON alarm system/piping, nozzles, reconfigure zoning of fire alarm system, remove/relocate activation kits in existing Walker underfloor duct system. Demolish asphalt pavement, concrete curb/gutter, concrete sidewalk. Remove cedar and chain link fencing, install new chain link fencing with auto sliding gate, handicapped ramp with handrails, extend sidewalk/parking lot, and relocate parking lot lights. The price range of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. The SIC code is 1542. This procurement is open to both large and small businesses. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. To obtain a copy of this solicitation you should submit your request, along with a certified check or money order in the amount of $25.00 per set of the solicitation to the DOT/Federal Aviation Administration, ACE-22B, 601 E. 12th Street, Room 1524, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, Attn: Susan Chasteen. The certified check or money order should be made out to the Federal Aviation Amdinistration. The charge for this solicitation is NON-REFUNDABLE. For questions about the availability of the solicitation documents, please contact Susan Chasteen, at (816) 426-7312. This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding ssistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information regarding the Bonding and Lending Programs, please call DOT of Small and Disadvantaged Business's Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0333)

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