Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, P.O. Box 520, Massena, New York 13662-0520

23 -- FURNISH AND DELIVER F.O.B. DESTINATION TO MASSENA, NEW YORK, ONE (1) 5TH WHEEL HYDRAULIC TAIL EQUIPMENT TRAILER SOL DTSL55-99-Q-P0656 DUE 092199 POC Patricia L. White, Contract Specialist, 315-764-3236/Linda M. Harding, Contracting Officer, 315-764-3244 Furnish and deliver F.O.B. Destination to Massena, NY, one (1) 5th wheel hydraulic tail equipment trailer with a minimum 35 ton capacity; hydraulically operated; 10 ft. concentrated area; overall length between 35-50 feet; closed tandem axles; Dynaweld Model 70XHBT or equivalent. Cost range is between $25,000 and $30,000. The request for quotation package may be requested by mail or fax (315) 764-3235 and must be received no later than 15 days after Commerce Business Daily publication. Final date for receipt of quotations shall be approximately September 21, 1999. This will be a firm-fixed price purchase order. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. 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. 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 $500,000.00. For further information regarding the bonding and lending programs, please call the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information regarding the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 08/10/99 (W-SN365748). (0222)

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