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Y -- PRIVATIZATION OF UTILITY SYSTEMS AT OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, MASSACHUSETTS 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. UNDER 10 USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, MASSACHUSETTS, 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 Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts is seeking interest and information specifically for the potential privatization of the potable water, wastewater, and electrical utility systems at Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership of Otis Air National Guard Base's potable water, wastewater, 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 Water service is provided by a 1,500 gpm onsite well. The water distribution system includes over 26 miles of distribution main lines and two 400,000-gallon storage tanks. Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer system includes over 40 miles of collection mains and three main lift stations. Sewage is treated in an onsite .43 mgd capacity wastewater treatment plant. The treatment system includes a 10.5-mile effluent forced main and 260,000 square feet of infiltration basins. Sludge is processed in an onsite composting facility and used for onsite soil amendment. Electrical The sitereceives power from Commonwealth Electric Company through either of two three phase overhead circuits operating at 24.9 kV. There are two substations on site, one with 10 MVA transformer capacity and the other with 3.75 MVA capacity. The two substations feed approximately 43 miles of 4160/2400 V overhead distribution circuits. There are approximately 416 transformers on sit. The majority of which are single phase pole mount type. 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 utility system(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 Massachusetts 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-SN326593). (0120)

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