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S -- PRIVATIZATION OF THE NATURAL GAS UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AT FORT MCPHERSON AND FOR GILLEM, GA POC Elizabeth Pesenti, Contracting Officer 703-767-8130 1. The following is a modification to the January 15, 1999 CBDNet notice for the addition of two Installations for natural gas utility distribution system privatization. This is notice of intent to award under sole source provisions for privatization of the natural gas utility distribution systems at Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem, GA. Privatization will transfer to the private sector the responsibility for the ownership, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Government-owned utility systems. All applicable State and Federal laws and regulations must be complied with. Georgia State regulations limit the provision of natural gas distribution services at both installations to Atlanta Gas Light. 2. Fort McPherson's natural gas distribution system redistributes the purchased natural gas within the Installation boundary to approximately 103 buildings. There is approximately 50,500 linear feet of natural gas pipe ranging in size from less than 2 inches to 6 inches in diameter in various material. 3. Fort Gillem natural gas system redistributes the purchased gas from two metering locations within the Installation boundary to approximately 119 buildings. There is approximately 63,030 linear feet of natural gas pipe ranging in size from less than 2 inches to 12 inches in diameter. The entire natural gas system was rebuilt in 1996 using polyethylene pipe. 4. Any interested party that can provide a written certification from the Georgia Public Service Commission that indicates their eligibility to own and operate these natural gas distribution systems should contact Elizabeth Pesenti, Contracting Officer at (703) 767-8130. Posted 02/17/99 (W-SN299421). (0048)

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