Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

PROJECT: MT DOR 86(1), Bozeman to Bridger Mountains Trail in Gallatin Count LOCATION: 1 Mile East of Bozeman, MT WORK: This project consists of Constructing a bike trail including walls, pedestrian un... PROJECT: MT DOR 86(1), Bozeman to Bridger Mountains Trail in Gallatin Count LOCATION: 1 Mile East of Bozeman, MT WORK: This project consists of Constructing a bike trail including walls, pedestrian underpass, 1 bridge and paving. See "Description of Work" for additional details LENGTH: 2.2 miles. (Obtain this info from the FBO sheet you received from Design.) TENTATIVE COMPLETION DATE: Fall 2018 ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE: Between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000. To view the INTERESTED VENDORS LIST you must register as an FBO user. Go to https://www.fbo.gov/. Scroll down to the "Vendors/Citizens" box. Click on "Register Now" and follow the directions. THIS SOLICITATION IS OFFERED AS A 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/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (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 .