SOURCES SOUGHT
S -- Sources Sought for Privatization of Electrical And Water Distribution Systems and the Wastewater Collection System at Fort McNair, Washington, DC
- Notice Date
- 3/12/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics Operations, Defense Energy Support Center, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060-6222
- ZIP Code
- 22060-6222
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-FMc-003
- Response Due
- 4/11/2002
- Archive Date
- 4/26/2002
- Point of Contact
- Montrez Nicholson, Commodity Business Specialist, Phone 703 767-9652, Fax 703 767-8757, - Michael White, Contract Specialist, Phone 703 767-9653, Fax 703 767-8757,
- E-Mail Address
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enicholson@desc.dla.mil, mwhite@desc.dla.mil
- Description
- The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), in conjunction with the Defense Logistics Agency, seeks to identify responsible potential sources and obtain information in regards to privatization of utility systems in accordance with 10 USC 2688, ?Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority? for Utility Privatization at the Fort McNair Army Installation in Washington, DC. The potential privatization actions will include transfer of ownership, operation and maintenance, and the obligation to serve. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization occur, the ownership of the entire utility plant and equipment to include, all capital investments, operation, maintenance and repair responsibilities, shall transfer to a publicly or privately owned utility provider. All responsibility for maintaining reliable service, including such items as environmental compliance, operation, maintenance, major systems renovation, construction, equipment, manpower and overhead shall be the responsibility of the utility provider. INSTALLATION AND UTILITY SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS: Note: (1). All technical data and information listed below is to be considered either an estimated quantity or an approximate order of magnitude. This data was developed using data provided from the Fort McNair Army Installation?s Property Records. DESC is not responsible for the accuracy of the information at each site-specific installation. Companies responding to this notice of interest are responsible for verification of all inventory data. (2). Companies responding to this notice of interest can either respond to interest in one utility system at one site specific installation or any combination of utility systems and locations thereof. Fort Lesley J. McNair, DC, Electric Utility Distribution System Description and Requirements Current Service Arrangements. Fort McNair, DC currently purchases electricity from Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) under a retail customer rate. The Fort McNair Main substation consists of a sheltered-aisle metalclad switchgear assembly which is supplied from two PEPCO 13.8 kV underground feeders (Feeder #14639 and Feeder #14642) at 4 th and P Streets. A second service supplied separately by PEPCO feeders (Feeder #14637 and Feeder #14639) and switchgear near 2nd and T Streets which serves only Marshall Hall (Bldg #62). This Contract does not include the procurement of electricity and shall not affect the current electricity contract with PEPCO. Electrical Distribution System. The switchgear assembly consists of three primary circuit breakers (two feeder breakers and one tie breaker) and related metering and relaying equipment. The Main substation provides control and over-current protection for the two 13.8 kV underground feeders. The main post feeders terminate in a Government-owned, medium voltage set of switchgear located in a metal enclosure adjacent to P Street. This switchgear consists of two 13.8 kV, 1200 amp, 500 MVA, main air circuit breakers with a 1200A bus, protective relaying and a 1200 amp tie breaker. There are two outgoing feeders designated No.1 (East) and No. 2 (West) Post feeders. These feeders are installed entirely underground in duct banks and manholes. This system was installed in 1966 with some cable rerouting and transfer of loads over the ensuing years. Both the East and West Post feeders are 15 kV, 1/0, shielded copper with an ampacity of 195 amps (4.4 MVA). The majority of the 15 kV primary cables are lead sheathed due to the abundance of water in manholes. An order-of-magnitude inventory report (Inventory Report), containing estimated linear feet and other information for the electrical distribution system and is shown in the following tables. The sources of the information contained in these tables include electric distribution system maps, real property records and discussions with utility system supervisors. This Inventory Report is provided to assist the Contractor, however the Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. A number of areas of the electric distribution system may require replacements, improvements or upgrades to conform to commonly accepted industry standards and practices such as the National Electric Safety Code (NESC). In addition to these potential improvements are improvements that are required of an underground electric distribution system that has an average age of over 20-years on its components. Figure 13, Fort McNair, Electric Inventory: Substation and Transformer Figure 14, Fort McNair, Electric Inventory: Lines, Lights & Services Electrical System Point of Ownership Requirements. The Contractor shall assume ownership at the point the two (2) PEPCO underground feeders attach at the Fort McNair Main substation. Transmission Voltage / Demarcation Requirements. Transmission voltage shall be distributed throughout the Installation for transformation to a primary voltage of 13.2 kV. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring proper distribution of primary voltage for final transformation to typical operating voltages of 120, 208, 240, 277/480 (Building #62 only) V single- and three-phase at 60 Hz for each building or facility served. The Government shall assume responsibility at the service entrance (weatherhead typically) for all aerial services and up to and including the main breaker (disconnect or panel), within a building on the secondary side. Fort Lesley J. McNair, DC Potable Water Utility Distribution System Description and Requirements Current Service Arrangements. The Fort McNair potable water distribution system consists exclusively of a water line distribution system containing water main lines, fire hydrants, check valves, and currently no water treatment facilities exist. Fort McNair is supplied with potable water by the District of Columbia, Department of Environmental Services. The potable water distribution system is owned and maintained by Fort McNair. There are three points of connection to the District of Columbia system on the perimeter of the Installation; one at the main gate at P Street, one at V Street and 2nd Street, a third connection at 2nd Street between T and U Streets. The third location is a metered connection serving Marshall Hall (Bldg #62) only. All three connection points contain meters. This Contract does not include the procurement of potable water and shall not affect the current potable water contract with the District of Columbia Department of Environmental Services. Potable Water Distribution System. The potable water distribution system was completely upgraded in 1988. The distribution system is laid out in a classical grid pattern wherein there are no dead-end conditions, except where fire hydrants lead off of main lines. There are approximately 13,375 feet of water lines, and 30 fire hydrants in the distribution system. Of the approximately 13,375 feet of line, approximately 11,935 feet is 8 inch in diameter. All piping 8 inches in diameter or less is poly-vinyl chloride (PVC), and almost all 12- inch diameter piping is ductile iron. An order-of-magnitude inventory report (Inventory Report), containing estimated linear feet, and other information for the potable water distribution system and is included in the following table. The sources of the information contained in these tables include natural gas distribution system maps, real property records and discussions with utility system supervisors. This Inventory Report is provided to assist the Contractor, however the Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. A study of the Fort McNair potable water distribution system conducted in 1996 found that the pipes are effectively interconnected and there are no constrictions to cause abnormally high pipe velocities. Other findings of the study is that the system has a reserve capacity to deliver additional water with residual pressure greater than 20 psi and that critical fire flows can be accommodated with either one of the service connections out of service. The average age of the system is 20 years. Figure 15, Fort McNair, Potable Water System Inventory Potable Water System Fire Protection Requirements. The total potable water demand will also include fire protection. The required fire demand at Fort McNair is for a single fire four (4) hours in duration, requiring 1,500 gallons per minute in addition to 50% of the peak domestic flow that could occur during an emergency. Service Laterals. The privatized potable water distribution system shall include service laterals. A service lateral is defined as the smaller-diameter (normally 2 inch or less) lines that connect each building to the upstream distribution mains. The distribution mains are the larger-diameter (normally greater than 2 inch) lines. Service laterals extend to the cutoff valves of the building served by the lateral. The Contractor shall assume ownership from the District of Columbia, Department of Environmental Services delivery points to existing cutoff valves of the facilities being provided potable water. Fort Lesley J. McNair, DC Wastewater Utility Collection System Description and Requirements Current Service Arrangements. The Fort McNair wastewater collection system consists of a sewer collection system. There are no lift stations or treatment facilities within Fort McNair. Treatment of sewage is performed by the District of Columbia, Department of Environmental Services. The wastewater system is operated and maintained by Installation personnel. This Contract does not include the procurement of wastewater treatment and shall not affect the current wastewater treatment contract with the District of Columbia Department of Environmental Services. Wastewater Collection System. The Fort McNair wastewater collection system dates back to the 1920s. Since then, wastewater lines have been installed as new buildings were constructed and as wastewater replacement funds were available. Currently there are wastewater construction projects underway. Most of the piping material in the collection system is terra cotta, but recent upgrades have been made using PVC. The wastewater collection system consists of approximately 9,605 feet (1.8 miles) of pipe and approximately 65 manholes. The wastewater generated on the Installation flows by gravity from each building and is delivered to the District of Columbia?s collection lines at five locations. Two connection points are along P Street, two others are along 2 nd Street and the fifth is along 5th Street. An order-of-magnitude inventory report (Inventory Report), containing estimated linear feet, and other information for the wastewater collection system and is included in the following table. The sources of the information contained in these tables include wastewater collection system maps, real property records and discussions with utility system supervisors. This Inventory Report is provided to assist the Contractor, however the Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. An assessment of the wastewater system conducted in November 1994 identified that all the manhole frames were in good condition with the exception of Manhole AE-11, which was classified as being in fair condition. All the sewer lines were classified as either good or fair. The average age of the system is 20 years. Figure 16, Fort McNair, Wastewater System Inventory Service Laterals. The privatized wastewater collection system shall include service laterals. A service lateral is defined as the smaller-diameter (normally 6 inch or less) lines that connect each service building to the wastewater force mains. The collection mains are larger-diameter (normally greater than 12 inch) lines. Service laterals extend to the exterior walls of the building served by the lateral. The Contractor shall assume ownership from the exterior wall of the facility requiring wastewater collection, through the point of attachment with the District of Columbia Department of Environmental Services. PROCESS: This request is to gather information from interested parties and is an essential step in determining market interest for the privatization of the utility systems at the affected installations. In order to minimize costs both to potentially interested parties and the government, this notice is issued to determine market interest and feasibility as well as determining marketing strategies for privatizing utility systems. Should insufficient credible interest be identified for a privatization action, it is highly likely that no formal solicitation will be issued. Should interest be determined sufficient, a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) may be forthcoming. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead. The statement of interest must not exceed a total length of 15 pages plus 1 page per type of utility system of interest. Parties may express interest in a range of ownership possibilities, from a single utility systems of interest to interest in all utility systems. The statement shall include as a minimum, the following information: (1) capability and experience in the ownership, operation and maintenance of similar systems; (2) financial capability to purchase, upgrade, expand, operate and maintain utility systems; (3) specific utility systems(s) of interest and desired bundling of utilities systems to purchase; (4) conceptual rate plan (i.e., will charges for utility service be made from existing rates or from rates developed specifically for service at the individual installation(s); (5) discussion of your conceptual basis for a proposed purchase price (capitalized earnings value, replacement cost new less depreciation, original cost less depreciation, or other); (6) understanding of any applicable state or local utility laws or franchise requirements, and capability of complying with such requirements; (7) understanding of the federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations and familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for the applicable states and US Environmental Protection Agency Regions and Capability to mitigate environmental conditions relating to similarly situated utility systems; (8) Business size: Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged Business or 8(a). SITE VISIT AND DATA: Neither a site visit nor the provision of additional data on the utility systems is considered necessary for the preparation and submittal of statement of interest. If a site visit and the provision of additional data are later determined necessary, notification will be provided by way of an amendment to this announcement. PLEASE NOTE: This Request for Information (RFI) is in conjunction with the Fort Belvoir and Fort Myer, VA RFIs. DUE DATE: Statements of interest must be submitted to Defense Energy Support Center (DESC-EPP) by April 11, 2002 by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Sources may address responses to: Defense Energy Support Center, 8725 John J Kingman Rd., Suite 4950, ATTN: Montrez Nicholson, DESC-EPP, room 3830, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6222.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Defense Energy Support Center, 8725 John J Kingman Road, Suite 3830, Fort Belvoir, VA
- Zip Code: 22060-6222
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 22060-6222
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