The City of Radford is preparing to carry out the East Main Street River and Rail Downtown Trail Connector project using Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant funds. In the implementation of this project, the following kinds of contracts will be issued and procurement made: a. Heavy Equipment Operators, Labors, and Electricians. b. Pavers, Landscapers, and Brick Layers Radford solicits the participation of minority and female-owned businesses, contractors, and suppliers in this project. Such businesses may be included on appropriate bid and procurement lists by submitting a written request within ten (10) days of this notice. Requests should state the name, address, product, or service and how the firm qualifies as a minority or female-owned business concern. Such requests should be addressed to: Kim Repass City of Radford 10 Robertson St. Radford, Virginia 24141 540-731-3603 Kim.repass@radfordva.gov All above-referenced procurements will be made on a competitive basis.