US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FTW, P O BOX 17300, 819 TAYLOR ST, FT. WORTH TX 76102-0300

S -- PRIVATIZATION OF WATER SYSTEM, FORT BENNING, GA SOL DACA63-96-R-0005 DUE 012696 POC Contract Specialist LESLIE L BEARDEN (817) 334-3954 (Site Code DACA63) The Contractor shall provide water in accordance with state and federal drinking water standards, and maintenance services on the distribution system for the Fort Benning Military Installation, Fort Benning, Georgia and Alabama. Privatization is defined as the transfer of ownership, major maintenance, repair responsiblities, investment, upgrade, plant replacement, and continued operation and maintenance of the Army-owned utility system to a non-Federal sector. Services required include: (1) Provide an average of 7,000,000 gallons of water per day with a peak consumption of 12,500,000 gallons per day; (2) Have the ability to provide up to 18,000,000 gallons per day; (3) Operate and maintain the existing water pumping/storage facilities; (4) Operate/maintain the existing water distribution system up to five foot building lines; (5) Operate/maintain nine underground well systems; and, (6) Meet or exceed all state and federal water quality standards. If a large business firm is selected, the firm must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for subcontracting plan. Fort Worth District's goals are that a minimum of 60.3% of the contractor's total intended subcontracted amount be placed with small businesses (including small disadvantaged and woman-owned businesses); 8.5% of the total subcontracted amount be placed with small disadvantaged businesses; 3.5% of the total subcontracted amount be placed with 8(a) firms; 3.0% of the total subcontracted amount be placed with woman-owned small businesses; and 5.5% of the total subcontracted amount be placed with historically black colleges or universities/minority institutions. The solicitation will issue on or about 27 December 1995 with bid opening on or about 26 January 1996. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Facsimile requests for solicitation documents are acceptable (FAX # 817/334-2118, ATTN: Leslie L. Bearden). No express mail procedures will be utilized on initial mailing of solicitation packages. (0326)

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