SOURCES SOUGHT
S -- Privatization of the Electric, Natural Gas and Water Distribution Systems and Wastewater Collection System at The United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Notice Date
- 12/30/2003
- 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-122903A
- Response Due
- 1/12/2004
- Archive Date
- 8/15/2004
- Point of Contact
- Robert Jones, Contract Specialist, Phone 703-767-9407, Fax 703-767-8757, - Anwar Ali, Contracting Officer, Phone 703 767-8558, Fax 703 767-8757,
- E-Mail Address
-
Robert.E.Jones@dla.mil, anwar.ali@dla.mil
- Description
- This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability of potential sources to privatize the electrical, natural gas, water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure systems at The United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO. The Air Force Academy (AFA) is located north of the city limits of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18,455 acres of land within the AFA boundaries. The electric, natural gas and water distribution systems and wastewater collection system are being considered for privatization. The utility system information provided here is an estimate only and is subject to change. The electrical distribution system: The City of Colorado Springs provides and wheels power to two substations at the AFA. The City owns and operates the 34.5kV overhead lines and equipment in the substations. The AFA owns and operates the 34.5kV?12.5kV substation transformers and all 12.5kV distribution equipment. The 12.5kV equipment at the substation is metal-clad switchgear. The distribution system is primarily concrete encased duct bank from the substations to the AFA facilities with select and interrupt switches in manholes and transformer vaults. Most transformers are unit substation type (dry or oil-filled) in vaults in the buildings. Some are pad-mount type adjacent to buildings. There are some single-phase overhead lines to remote facilities. Natural gas distribution system: The natural gas distribution system at the AFA consists of a network of approximately 189,000 lineal feet of coated and wrapped steel and polyethylene piping, ranging in size from 1 to 14 inches in diameter. The City of Colorado Springs provides and supplies natural gas through a single metering station. The main natural gas transmission line begins at a metering station east of Interstate 25. Gas is taken from the metering station at 50psig. The majority of the steel gas piping is protected with three-deep anode bed systems with rectifier units. Distribution piping within the Military Family Housing (MFH) areas is protected with galvanic anodes. There are 11 pressure regulating valve pits located throughout the AFA where the gas pressure is reduced to 15 psig for further distribution. The gas pressure is reduced to a few ounces by individual regulators at each building such as residencies in the MFH areas. Meters and regulators will be privatized. The Water distribution system consists of approximately 283,000 lineal feet of water mains consisting of various materials ranging in size from 4 to 24 inches. All of the potable water supply comes from the City of Colorado Springs supply main (or supply pipeline). Potable water is stored in the AFA?s four reservoirs, which have a total storage capacity of 3.4 million gallons. A chlorinating system is located at each reservoir. A fluoridation system serves the MFH area. The system was originally installed between the years 1958 and 1960. The underground piping systems are protected against external corrosion with cathodic protection. During 1987 and 1988, all cathodic protection systems at the AFA were upgraded. Wastewater collection system: The AFA operates an extensive wastewater collection system that drains the major building areas and grounds from the western boundary, east to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) located near the east boundary off of Stadium Boulevard. The wastewater collection system consists of approximately 330,000 lineal feet of pipe and three lift stations. The pipe materials used are vitrified clay, reinforced concrete, cast iron, and PVC, 21 inches in diameter and smaller. Some lift stations include backup power generators, which will be included in the privatization. The WWTP treats wastewater treated within the AFA. The wastewater treatment plant is a 2.0-MGD activated sludge plant operating at approximately 1.0 to 1.4 MGD. Its 30-day average biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids limits are 25 and 10 respectively with varying seasonal discharges to nearby Monument Creek. The WWTP consists of preliminary, primary, and secondary treatments, filtration, disinfection, and sludge handling. The Contractor(s) shall furnish all facilities, labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to own, maintain and operate the utility system(s) in a safe and reliable condition. The Contractor(s) shall manage the maintenance, repairs, replacement, etc., of the system(s) to ensure continuous, adequate, and dependable service for each Government or tenant connection within the service area. Real property interests will be conveyed in the form of a Right of Way as an attachment to the RFP. The utility system(s) will be conveyed via a Bill of Sale upon award of the contract. At this time, no solicitation exists: therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. Vendors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirement are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought including, commercial market information and company information via e-mail or facsimile (703-767-2382) to Mily Le, no later than January 12, 2004. Responses should include the following information: company name, address, point of contact, phone number and e-mail address; business size and disadvantaged, 8(a) or HUBZone status; corporate affiliations; potential joint venture partners, teaming partners, and or major subcontractor or (prime). Please specify which systems you are interested in and direct any questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist for this action: Bobby Jones Robert.E.Jones@dla.mil
- Place of Performance
- Address: The United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN00496791-W 20040101/031230211537 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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