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E -- PRIVATIZATION OF UTILITY SYSTEMS AT SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, MICHIGAN DUE 061599 POC For the U.S. Air Force: CH2M HILL, 613, NW Loop 410, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78216 POC: Laura Hein(lhein@ch2m.com), Tel (210)377-3081 E-MAIL: Laura Hein, lhein@ch2m.com. PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, MICHIGAN, SOL: N/A, DUE: 061599 POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT PURPOSE: The Air Force seeks to identify responsible potential sources and obtain information in regards to privatization of utility systems in accordance with 10 USC 2688, "Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority". The Commander of Selfridge Air National Guard Base is seeking interest and information specifically for the potential privatization of the potable water, wastewater, natural gas, and electrical utility systems at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership of Selfridge Air National Guard Base's potable water, wastewater, natural gas, and electrical utility systems, operation and maintenance and obligation to continue to provide utility service for an indefinite and ongoing period will transfer to a utility service provider. All responsibility for maintaining reliable utility service, including such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs, major system renovations, construction, equipment, manpower and overhead costs will become the utility service provider's responsibility. It is intended that the privatization will ultimately reduce the Air Force's life-cycle costs for operating and maintaining utility systems and services. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS: The following information provided is only an estimate and is subject to change. Water-Potable water is supplied to the Selfridge ANGB by the City of Mount Clemens, Michigan. Water is distributed throughout the base in approximately 178,000 lineal feet of cast iron, ductile iron, transite, and PVC water mains. Sizes range up to 10-inch. The system includes one elevated water storage tank with a capacity of 100,000 gallons and one underground tank with a capacity of 500,000 gallons. A pump station is associated with the underground tank. The water system also includes approximately 166 fire hydrants. Harrison Township providesfire protection water to one building at the south end of the Base. Wastewater-Wastewater collected on the Selfridge ANGB is discharged to the Harrison Township sewer system south of the Base. The Selfridge wastewater collection system includes approximately 95,000 lineal feet of pipe (vitrified clay, cast iron, ductile iron, reinforced concrete and PVC). Sizes range from 4-inch through 24-inch. The wastewater collection system is a combination of gravity flow and forced main and includes three lift stations, one ejector pump, and ten pump stations. Septic systems are used in several remote areas of the Base. Four holding tanks are associated with these septic systems. The wastewater system also includes 19 oil/water separators. Electrical-Power for the Selfridge ANGB is supplied by Detroit Edison. Two 40 KV Detroit Edison sub-transmission lines terminate on the base at the main substation which is also owned by Detroit Edison. The main substation transforms voltage to 4800 volts for distribution throughout the base. Approximately 154,000 lineal feet of primary lines are underground and approximately 231,000 feet are overhead. The secondary distribution system contains approximately 65,000 lineal feet of line the majority of which is underground. Pole mounted and pad mounted transformers of various sizes are used throughout the system. The electrical system supports approximately 1,100 outside area lights. Gas-Natural gas is provided to Selfridge ANGB by Consumers Energy Company. Selfridge ANGB owns approximately 17,000 lineal feet of plastic natural gas distribution lines located in a central area that covers approximately 125 acres. These lines range in size up to 4 inches in diameter. The remaining gas distribution lines on the Base are owned by Consumers Energy. PROCEDURES: This request to interested parties is for gathering information and is a required component of a systematic process to evaluate the interested parties under the Air Force's utilities privatization program. In order 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 likely that no formal solicitation will be issued. SHOULD INTEREST BE DETERMINED SUFFICIENT, A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MAY BE FORTHCOMING. Small Business interests shall note the FAR Part 19 Standard Industrial Codes (SIC) and Size Standards for the utility systems identified in this announcement. Some, all, or any combination of the following may apply. SIC/SS: 4911/4Million (M) Megawatt hours, 4922/$5M, 4923/$5M, 4924/500, 4925/$5M, 4931/$5M, 4932/$5M, 4939/$5M, 4941/$5M, 4952/$5M, 4953/$6M, 4959/$5M, 4961/$9M, 4971/$5M. REQUESTED RESPONSE: Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length). The statement should include as a minimum the following criteria: (1) specific utilitysystem(s) of interest and desired bundling/grouping of utilities to purchase; (2) capability and experience in ownership, operation and maintenance of similar utility systems; (3) financial capacity to purchase, expand and operate the utility systems; (4) statement detailing the understanding of the obligation to serve in regards to continuous utility service; (5) conceptual rate plan (excluding numerical analysis or proposed rates), i.e. will charges for utility service be made from existing rates or from rates developed specifically for service at the individual base(s); (6) ideas regarding conjunctive metering and billing for service on base (excluding numerical analysis or proposed rates); (7) discussion of your conceptual basis (excluding numerical analysis or proposed price) for a proposed purchase price (capitalized earnings value, replacement cost new less depreciation, original cost less depreciation, or other); (8) statement detailing your understanding of applicable state and local utility laws and your compliance capability; (9) statement detailing your understanding of any existing franchises and your ability to provide service given these conditions; (10) statement detailing your understanding of federal, territorial, and local environmental laws and regulations and familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for Michigan and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency; and (11) business size (large, small, small-disadvantaged; 8(a); women-owned). Elaborate proposals or pricing information is neither required nor desired. Under no circumstances will cost data for the existing systems be provided. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. If a site visit and the provision of additional data are later determined necessary, notification will be provided by way of an amendment to this announcement. It should be noted that the RFIs for different Air Force Bases and utility systems may be issued in the same time frame. A separate response to each RFI is required. Please respond electronically as well as with hard copy. The point of contact is Laura Hein(lhein@ch2m.com), Tel (210)377-3081. Posted 04/30/99 (W-SN326624). (0120)

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