MODIFICATION
S -- Wright Patterson AFB UP Privatization Water Distribution System
- Notice Date
- 10/13/2009
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 221310
— Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, HQ AFCESA, 139 Barnes Dr, Suite 1, Building 856 Annex, Tyndall AFB, Florida, 32403-5319
- ZIP Code
- 32403-5319
- Solicitation Number
- FA3002-10-R-0005
- Archive Date
- 11/24/2009
- Point of Contact
- Robert C. Gable, Phone: 8502836605, Donald Illich, Phone: 8502836424
- E-Mail Address
-
robert.gable@tyndall.af.mil, donald.illich@tyndall.af.mil
(robert.gable@tyndall.af.mil, donald.illich@tyndall.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- AETC CONS/LGCT seeks to identify, and obtain information from, responsible sources in connection with the privatization of the water distribution system (NAICS 221310) at Hanscom AFB, MA. Privatization is defined as the conveyance of a utility system to a municipal, private, regional, district, or cooperative utility company or other entity. The conveyance may consist of all right, title, and interest of the United States in the utility system. Utility Privatization (UP) will be accomplished in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2688 Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority. Contractor will be required to assume ownership of the water distribution system at Hanscom AFB, MA and as the new owner, shall operate and maintain the system and provide utility services to the Government. Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, management, supervision, permits, equipment, supplies, materials, transportation, and any other incidental items or services required for the complete ownership of and provision of utility services via these utility systems, including operation, maintenance, repair, upgrades, and improvements to the utility systems. This Sources Sought Notice (hereinafter "Notice") is an essential step in determining market interest and feasibility. Responses received will be used to develop marketing strategies for the potential privatization of utilities at this installation. Should interest be determined sufficient, a formal solicitation may be forthcoming. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead by no later than 4:00 pm CST on November 9, 2009. Responses are preferred via e-mail, but hard copies and facsimiles will also be accepted. At a minimum, the statement of interest shall address: (1) capability and experience in utility privatization or owning and operating utility systems; (2) financial capability to justify potential award of such a contract; (3) a primary point of contact, including phone number and e-mail address; (4) an indication of the size of the business (large, small, or any sub-category of small business), and (5) for large businesses only an opinion on subcontracting possibilities with small and/or small, disadvantaged businesses. The potential opportunity for set-asides for small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses will be considered on the basis of the responses received. This Notice is solely for the Government's use as a market research tool. As such, the issuance of a competitive solicitation is not guaranteed. If determined appropriate, then both a synopsis and a solicitation may be anticipated in the February-March 2010 timeframe. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this Notice. All information received will be considered. Failure to respond to this Notice does not preclude a firm from offering on any resultant solicitation; however, a lack of interest in this requirement may keep this effort from moving forward competitively. This announcement shall not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur costs in anticipation of an award. The Government is not bound to make any awards under this Notice. If you are interested in this project, please provide the information requested above to the AETC/LGCT Contracting Office. Wright-Paterson AFB receives water from two primary sources: on-base wells and off-base supply from Montgomery County Water District. An emergency supply is also available from the City of Fairborn. The Mad River Aquifer is the primary source of water for the on-base wells at Wright-Patterson AFB. Water quality from all the wells requires on-site treatment and is classified as very hard with a median hardness concentration of 378 milligrams per liter (mg/l), as reported in the 1994 Long-Range Water Plan. High Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels are also present, with most wells exceeding the 500 mg/l TDS Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL) set by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). The wells currently used are generally below the 0.3 mg/l OEPA SMCL for iron and 0.05 mg/l OEPA SMCL for manganese. The active wells with finished depth ranging from about 50 to 90 feet provide the primary supply for potable water and fire protection. Originally constructed in the early 1940s, the wells have received periodic upgrades with the most recent major project occurring in 1994/1995. This project replaced motors and pumps in each of the wells with submersible pumps ranging from 40 to 125 horsepower (HP). All wells are metered at the wellhead and nine wells are located inside dedicated structures primarily constructed of brick or cinder block. The wellheads for Nos. 8 and 9, in addition to the inactive wells, are located underground and do not have dedicated buildings. Wells in each area supply the individual water needs for their respective distribution systems. Areas A and C are adjacent to each other, Area B is separated from Areas A and C by a major state highway, State Route (SR) 444. The Woods at Wright Field housing area is supplied from Area B and The Prairies at Wright Field housing area is served by water purchased from Montgomery County. Secondary water sourcing for Areas A and C is provided by the City of Fairborn through two six-inched metered lines connecting to the east side of Area C near Gate 35C. Area A is serviced by two wells, Wells 8 and 9, which have a maximum combined production capacity of 1,900 gallons per minute (gpm) or 2.74 million gallons per day (mgd). These wells are located in underground vaults and share an emergency back-up generator. Area B is serviced by four wells, Well nos. 1, 2 (well 2 has two pumps 2a &2b, which share the same well), 4 and 5, which have a maximum combined production capacity of 6,400 gpm or 9.3 mgd. However, Area B treatment capacity is limited to 4,000 gpm or 5.8 mgd. Area B wells each have dedicated well house structures. Area C is serviced by four wells, Well nos. 1, 2, 3 and 7, which have a maximum combined capacity of 3,400 gpm or 4.90 mgd. Area C wells also have dedicated well house structures. The East Wellfield is located in Area C but serves Area B and contains Wells A, B, E and F, which are currently not in operation due to high levels of iron, manganese, total dissolved solids and relative hardness. The East Wellfield has significant potential productivity with a rated combined pumping capacity of 7,330 gpm or 10.5 mgd. Wells A, B, C, E and F are located in underground vaults. These wells are included as part of the UP solicitation and could be incorporated into the active system at a future date, with appropriate treatment, to meet any increase in demand but are currently limited by Area B treatment capacity. Water Treatment Each of the three Areas of the Base (Areas A, B and C) has a separate water treatment facility. The Areas use the same treatment processes and are operated in the same manner. The treatment process performs the following functions: • VOC removal • Scaling control • Disinfection • Fluoridation • Softening (for family housing areas) Water Storage Wright-Patterson AFB has a mixture of ground level and elevated water storage facilities in each area of the installation. As with other elements of the distribution systems, each area independently operates its own pumps, ground level storage and elevated storage. All of the pump houses have electrically powered pumps for normal daily usage. Each elevated storage tank uses impressed current cathodic protection. Area A storage is provided by two ground storage reservoirs and the elevated Tower 6. The ground storage reservoirs consist of two 375,000 gallon circular, concrete facilities originally constructed in 2009. These reservoirs are co-located with the Area A air strippers and share a fenced enclosure. Tower 6 is a 250,000 gallon elevated steel tank constructed in 1984 and last painted in 1997. Area B storage is provided by three ground storage reservoirs and three elevated steel tanks. The ground storage reservoirs consist of three circular, concrete facilities of 250,000, 300,000 and 370,000-gallon capacity. Two were originally constructed in 1943, roofs were added in 1997. The third 300,000 gallon reservoir was constructed in 2009 with the 1997 roof reinstalled on it. These reservoirs are located near the Area B pumping station. "High Service" Tower 8 serves the high pressure zone and has a 250,000 gallon capacity. "Fire Towers" 2 and 9 serve the domestic water system and have a 500,000 and 200,000 gallon capacity, respectively. Area C storage is provided by one ground storage reservoir, No. 6, the elevated Tower 7 and "SAC" Tower 10. Consisting of a circular, concrete 300,000-gallon ground storage tank, Reservoir 6 was originally constructed in 1949 and a new roof was added in 1997. Tower 7 is a 200,000-gallon elevated steel tank constructed in 1996. Tower 10 is a 150,000-gallon elevated steel tank constructed in 1960 and last painted in 1997. Net storage capacity includes 1.0 million gallons (MG) in Area A, 1.87 MG in Area B, and 0.65 MG in Area C for a total Base-wide storage capacity of 3.52 MG. Water Distribution The original distribution system was constructed in the 1940s (with some pipe installed prior to the 1940s) using cast iron as the dominant pipe material. Newer lines are ductile iron or PVC pipe. Small amounts of other pipe materials are present in smaller diameters. Depth of burial of distribution lines ranges from four to eight feet. Generally, tracer wire or marker tape has not been effectively installed with non-metallic pipe during initial installation or replacement projects. The water system for Areas A and C are usually operated independently. A small four-inch main connecting the two areas is normally open; however, this provides minimal hydraulic interconnection. Other larger interconnecting water mains are normally kept closed but could be opened should the need arise. The Area A distribution system was originally constructed in the 1940s, is primarily cast iron pipe, and is considered to be in average condition. The system is generally looped with a few dead-end lines. Area A Pumping Station 10855 consists of three 150 hp pumps capable of pumping 6,900 gpm. One pump is a variable frequency drive (VFD) pump able to pump directly into the distribution system. The pumps were last replaced in 2001. This building also contains the water lab for sample testing. The facility has an on-site, 450 kW back-up generator installed in 2001. The Area C distribution system was originally constructed in the 1940s and originally consisted of cast iron pipe. Base maintenance personnel rate the distribution system to be average. 30-40% of the pipe and 40-50% of the valves have been replaced in the past 20 years. Area C Pumping Station 30172 consists of three 100 hp pumps, one of which is a back-up, capable of pumping 3,000 gpm. Three 225 hp dedicated fire pumps are also located in this building and are included in the utility privatization solicitation. The domestic pumps were installed in 1989. The Area B distribution system was originally constructed in the 1940s. The distribution piping consists of a mixture of cast iron, asbestos cement, and PVC. Base maintenance personnel rate the distribution system in Area B as being in good condition. Area B Pumping Station 20085a consists of two 150 hp pumps (with a third back up pump) capable of pumping 2,000 gpm feeding the High Zone and two 50 hp pumps capable of pumping 3,500 gpm feeding the Low Zone. One pump in the High Zone is a VFD pump able to pump directly into the distribution system. The pumps were last replaced in 1996. The facility has a 500 kW back-up generator installed in 1996. Pump Stations The East Wellfield, currently inactive, is connected to the Area B reservoirs via a 24-inch pipe which crosses SR 444. While the East Wellfield is located in Area C, there is no existing connection between these wells and either Area A or Area C. The Kittyhawk and West Ramp distribution systems were originally installed around 1955 using cast iron pipe. Base maintenance personnel rate the systems to be in average condition. The fire pressure at the West Ramp is less than the pressure in the other areas of the Base due to its distance from the Main Base. Two housing areas on the perimeter of the Main Base are The Prairies and The Woods. While Wright-Patterson AFB owns and maintains the water distribution systems serving these areas, The Prairies receive their water from the Montgomery County Water District. The Woods receives its water from the Area B water system. Numerous projects have been completed in The Prairies over recent years through housing privatization projects causing the replacement and relocation of parts of the distribution system. The service laterals in these two housing areas are no longer owned by the Air Force and are excluded from the utility privatization solicitation and some of the distribution mains in the Prairies are excluded. Wright-Patterson AFB has no Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system or Energy Monitoring Control System (EMCS) to be included in the water distribution system privatization package. GSUs Huffman Radar Site has a domestic-sized water well, pump, pressure tank, and connecting piping that provides for the site's minimal water requirements. Kauffman Avenue 69kV Switching Station has no water components.
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- Address: Wright Patterson AFB, OH, Dayton, Ohio, United States
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