US ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND ACQUISITION CTR, WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE DIVISION, STEAA-WS (BLDG 126W), WSMR NEW MEXICO 88002-5201

S -- PRIVATIZATION OF GOVERNMENT OWNED POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, UNDER 10 USC 2688, "UTILITY SYSTEMS CONVEYANCE AUTHORTY" AT WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, NEW MEXICO. SOL W04WPR-8324-0003 POC Contract Specialist James Parnham (505) 678-5536 (Site Code DAAD07) E-MAIL: parnhamje@wsmr.army.mil, parnhamje@wsmr.army.mil. This Sources Sought Notice supersedes White Sands Missile Range's Sources Sought Notice published December 2, 1998. DESCRIPTION: POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT -- PURPOSE: White Sands Missile Range seeks to identify responsible sources and obtain information in regard to privatization of utility systems in accordance with 10 USC 2688, "Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority." for the privatization of its Potable Water and Wastewater Utility Systems. The resulting privatization will include assumption of ownership, operation, and maintenance, and obligation to continue the service for an indefinite and ongoing period. Should privatization result, the ownership of the entire utility plant and/or distribution system, including all operating responsibility shall transfer to a regional or municipal utility or to a private company. All responsibility for maintaining reliable service, including such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs, major system renovations, construction, equipment, manpower,and overhead costs shall become the utility provider's responsibility. It is intended that privatization will reduce the Army's life cycle costs. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: The following is provided only to give an approximation of the size and general description of the Potable Water and Wastewater Systems. Any numbers provided should be used for estimating purposes only. Potable Water Distribution System: Water for White Sands Missile Range is supplied exclusively from deep wells in the Tularosa and Hueco and Rio Grande Basins. Numerous monitoring wells help White Sands personnel to monitor and correlate well drawdown and salt-water intrusion. All existing water rights shall remain the property of the Federal Government. The following are the potable water systems located on the Missile Range: (1) Main Post System, (2) Stallion Range Center System, (3) Multiple Array Radar (MAR) Wellfield System, (4) EMRE Site System, and (5) Small Missile Range (SMR) System. There are approximately 1.3 million lineal feet of mains and lateral lines. The distribution system is comprised of various sizes and material types, including main valves, air relief valves, back flow preventors, post indicator valves, monitoring and warning systems, fire hydrants, and storage tanks. The Main Post distribution system, located in the extreme southwest corner of White Sands Missile Range, covers approximately 1,650 acres and accommodates housing, administrative, and technical facilities. Fourteen potable wells serve the Main Post Area and, collectively, produced 540 million gallons of water in 1998. Wells 10A, 11 and 15A have emergency backup engines. Water from wells not equipped with chlorine injectors is pumped to the main post water treatment plant. Water then passes through two 50,000 gallon sedimentation tanks, is chlorinated then enters two 400,000 gallon ground storage tanks. Fluoride is added to water pumped to the tanks serving the family housing area. Two, one million gallon elevated storage tanks provide water storage for the west side of the Main Post Area, and water for the central and east side of main post is supplied from a 200,000 gallon tank. The structures are equipped with cathodic protection, depth indicator, warning systems, and altitude transmitters. The Booster station is comprised of a high and low pressure system. The high pressure side has three pumps, one rated at 4,000 GPM, the other two are rated at 3,000 GPM. Two of the pumps have emergency backup systems with gas-operated auxiliary engines. The low pressure side has one pump rated at 1,750 GPM. The water system operates automatically by a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, located in a maintenance building. Four wells are located on Fort Bliss property approximately six miles south of the main post area. Water from these wells is pumped to a booster station south of main post then is boosted to the main post water plant. The Soledad Booster Station consists of three booster pumps and a 20,000 gallon storage tank. A 10 inch water line from the White SandsMain Post Area supplies the "Downrange" and "Oro Grande" areas from the two 400,000 gallon ground storage tanks to a 25,000 gallon tank at Launch Complex (LC) 35 and a 200,000 gallon elevated tank at LC 38. A booster station then pumps water through a 8 inch line to the Oro Grande Range Area. The "LC 38 Booster Station" consists of two pumps whose capacities range from 200 to 750 GPM. The elevated storage structures are equipped with cathodic protection, depth indicators, warning systems, and altitude transmitters. At Stallion Range Center, located approximately 128 miles north of main post, water is pumped from two wells. Well No. 2 has a capacity of 90 GPM and Well No. 3 has a capacity of 180 GPM. The wells are approximately 800 feet deep with submersible pumps set at 400 feet. Distribution is through 6 inch and 8 inch transite pipe. Because of the high salt content, an electro-dialysis reverse treatment plant treats all potable water. The treatment plant capacity is 150,000 gallons per day and is comprised of three independent units. Well water is pumped to two non-potable storage tanks. From the non-potable tanks, water is fed to the treatment plant and then flows by gravity into an underground 20,000 gallon tank. Booster pumps move the treated water from the underground storage tank to a 150,000 gallon above ground tank where it is boosted again to a 500,000 gallon storage tank located west of the cantonment area. A 100,000 gallon elevated tank is located at the water treatment plant area is not currently in service and may be demolished. Water is supplied from the Stallion Range to several surrounding sites by tank trucks. The MAR Wellfield system is located approximately 30 miles north of main post and one mile west of Range Road 7. This system serves the High Energy Laser System Test Facility (HELSTF) located approximately six miles east of the wells. The MAR Wellfield system consists of two wells with a capacity of 100 GPM and one well with a Capacity of 180 GPM. There is a 20,000 gallon storage and chlorinator located at the well site. Approximately eight miles of pipeline deliver water to HELSTF. The EMRE Site System consists of one well with a submersible pump and 5,000 gallon storage tank and is located approximately five miles north of the main post area. This system serves remotely located facilities in the immediate area. The Small Missile Range (SMR) System consists of one well with a submersible pump and a 10,000 gallon storage tank, located approximately eight miles north of main post and serves the SMR complex. The distribution system in this area consists of primarily six and eight inch lines, approximately 10,000 feet in length. WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM: Wastewater treatment systems at White Sands Missile Range consist of a trickling filter plant for the main post area, a extended aeration package plant for the Directorate of Applied Technology, Test, and Simulation (DATTS)-East area, and septic tanks for all other areas of the range. There are approximately 651 septic tank systems on the range. Collection systems are a conventional series of gravity flow laterals, mains, and manholes. The Main Post Area collection system is comprised of approximately 183,00 lineal feet of vitrified clay, concrete, and PVC piping with associated manholes. Pipe size range from 4 to 21 inches. Building services are predominantly 4, 6, and 8 inches. The only lift station is located near the front gate. Sewage is almost exclusively sanitary with minor amounts of industrial waste. A one million gallon per day capacity trickling filter treatment plant services the Main Post Area. The 21 inch inlet flows into the headwork's fitted with a mechanically cleaned bar screen. Waste then enters a grit channel then a parshall flume and splitter box where it is split and directed to the two 35 foot diameter, primary clarifiers. The plant contains four spitter boxes, two 100 foot diameter trickling filters, two 35 foot diameter primary and secondary digesters, two pump houses, and two 35 foot diameter secondary clarifiers, a sludge recirculation pump, heat exchanger, and three concrete sludge drying beds equipped with a perforated block drainage system. Stallion Range Center, located approximately 128 miles north of the Main Post, is the primary facility complex in the upper Range area. The collection system consists of 4, 6, and 8-inch pipe plus manholes. Six inch piping is the most common size. Sewage is collected by an 8 inch primary main and then flows into a central septic tank. A distribution box distributes the effluent into four small evaporative information only and is a required component of a complete and systematic process to evaluate interested parties under the U.S. Army Center for Public Works Utilities Privatization Program. In ordr to minimize costs both to potentially interested parties and the Government, this notice is being issued to determine the interest and feasibility of proceeding with a formal request for proposals. Should insufficient credible interest be identified for a privatization action, it is highly unlikely that a formal solicitation will be issued. Should interest be determined sufficient, a formal request for proposals may be forthcoming. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length) to: U.S. Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center White Sands Missile Range Branch ATTN: STEAA-WS-C (Mr. James Parnham) White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico 88002-5201. The statement shall include as a minimum the following criteria: (1) Capability and experience in the ownership, operation, and maintenance of similar utility systems. (2) Financial capacity to purchase, expand, and operate a water utility system. (3) A statement showing an understanding of the obligation to serve in regards to provide continuous utility services. (4) Understanding of any applicable federal, state, and local utility laws, regulations or franchise requirements affecting utilities in the State of New Mexico, and capability of complying with such requirements. (5) Understanding of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations and familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for the State of New Mexico and US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6. Elaborate proposals or pricing information is neither required nor desired. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. No solicitation document exists for this request for "Sources Sought". This notice is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposals nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this sources sought announcement. Responses must be submitted not later than 3:00 P.M. MST, 12 Feb 1999. It should be noted that individual "Sources Sought" for different utility systems may be issued during the same time frame. A separate response to each "Sources Sought" is required. The point of contact concerning this sources sought action is Mr. James Parnham at (505) 678-5536, parnhamje@wsmr.army.mil. Additional information or any Government response to questions submitted by potential sources regarding this sources sought notice can be obtain via the internet by accessing the Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center, White Sands Division Home Page www.wsmr.army.mil/DOCPAGE/docpage.htm. Posted 01/20/99 (A-SN289439). (0020)

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