OR PFH 16(7), Tiller Trail Highway

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1/28/2014 - Amendment A003 posted today incorrectly shows the modification number as "A002" on the PDF document. Since this is a non-binding amendment that does not need to be acknowledged by the bidders, we will not be correcting this error.  Our apolgies for the confusion.
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PROJECT: OR PFH 16(7), Tiller Trail Highway, Umpqua National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon.
LOCATION: 33 Miles N of Medford, Oregon
WORK: This project consists of grading, base, drainage, MSE wall, guardrail, concrete curb and gutter, reinforced soil slope, asphalt paving and other small items of work. See "Project Description" for additional details
LENGTH: 1 mile
TENTATIVE COMPLETION DATE: Fall 2014
ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE: Between $3 million to $5 million.

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THIS SOLICITATION IS OFFERED AS A HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE.

PRELIMINARY PLANS and a letter with additional project information are in electronic format only and are posted with this synopsis. Registering at ADD TO WATCHLIST box insures notification when solicitation documents are posted. When solicitation documents are issued, the INVITATION FOR BIDS(specifications and plans) will be posted at this link.

This paragraph announces possible financing available to small businesses. The three types of businesses that are eligible to receive a loan through this program are: (1) Firms that have received DBE certification from a state or local transportation agency; (2) Eligible small business firms; and (3) Firms that have received a disability rating by the Veteran's Administration and have certified themselves as a SDVOSB. Start-up businesses are not eligible to receive a STLP line of credit and should contact the SBA for information about other possible forms of financial assistance. (NOTE - This paragraph does not reserve this solicitation for these types of business): The Department of Transportation's (DOT) Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. The Maximum line of credit is $750,000. The STLP loan has a variable rate, which is connected to the prime rate. For more information see: http://www.dot.gov/osdbu/financial-assistance/short-term-lending-program .