The FAA is seeking to pre-qualify general contractors for solicitation and award of project for Demolition, Dismantling and Site Restoration of the "old' Airport Traffic Control Tower located at the Fort Wayne International Airport, 11105 W. Perimeter Rd., Fort Wayne, IN. Work includes but is not limited to: 1. Dismantling, demolition, removal and legal disposal of an Airport Traffic Control Tower building consisting of an approximately 90 feet tall steel frame structure (approx. 30' x 30' footprint) with metal siding, and a steel framed glass cab. Approximate lot where building is located is 1 acre and includes parking and lawn area. 2. Removal of building foundations to a minimum depth of 36 inches. 3. Removal and legal disposal of all electrical and mechanical systems within the building including an engine generator and elevator. 4. Removal, abatement, and legal disposal of all asbestos containing and hazardous materials. (Report of asbestos and hazardous material locations will be provided by the FAA.) 5. Removal and legal disposal of all surrounding structures including storage shed, fuel tank, septic tank, light poles and fixtures; including foundation to a minimum of 36 inches below grade. 6. Removal and legal disposal of approximately 800 square yards of 4" bituminous parking lot and 4" base course. 7. Removal and legal disposal of concrete curb and sidewalk within parcel. 8. Disconnecting and capping of all utilities. 9. Backfill, grading, seeding and clean-up of the entire parcel. The estimated performance time is negotiable with an anticipated completion date of Spring 2008. The procurement has an estimated value of between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. OFFERS WILL BE SOLICITED FROM PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS ONLY. Contractors seeking to become pre-qualified must complete the attached Screening Information Request (SIR) and mail/deliver the completed form including all requested information to Karen Czerwiec, FAA AGL-52, 2300 E. Devon Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 no later than 5:00 CDT, February 15, 2008. No email or FAXES will be accepted. Factors to be evaluated include relevant experience, performance history, key personnel, project control and financial capability. Information obtained from the SIR will be utilized in determining the firms most qualified to perform on this project and those who will receive a Request for Offer. NAICS Code: 238910. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, has programs to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, payment, and performance bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT short Term receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information regarding the bonding and lending programs please call the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169.