Synopsis: Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Project FWS-HTC 10(1), in Haywood County, Tennessee. The project consists of replacement of 5 existing bridges with concrete voided slab bridges, replacement of 3 bridges with pipe culverts and improvements to 8 approach ramps along HWY 76. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Bid documents are scheduled to be issued March 5, 2002. Bids will be due on or about April 4, 2002. Interested parties should telephone 800-892-8776 or 703-404-6288 to order bid documents and to verify availability. There is no fee for 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.

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