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M -- PRIVATIZATION UNDER USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT AIR NATIONAL GUARD, MARTIN STATE AIRPORT, BALTIMORE, MD!! SOL N/A!! DUE 070699 POC Contact Point is Michael Reidy (703)836-3855 Ext 120 or David Stinson (703)836-3855 Ext 122!! 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". Avila Government Services, Inc. on behalf of the Air National Guard Base at Martin State Airport is seeking interest and information specifically for the potential privatization of the potable water and wastewater utility systems at the base. Objective: Should privatization result, the ownership of the base's potable water wastewater utiltiy 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 the potable water and wastewater utility systems and services. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS: The following is provided only to give an approximation of the size, scope, and general description of the potable water and wastewater utility systems at the base. The information presented is intended for estimating purposes only. The base hosts several Air Force and Defense units with a variety of missions. The base includes over 40 major operational buildings. Annual potable water consumption is over 2,000,000 gallons with a distribution system of more than 9,600 LF of pipe ranging from under 2-inches up to 10-inches in diameter, and 37 fire hydrants. The wastewater system is comprised of approximately 4,100 LF of pipe and associated manholes. PROCEDURES: This request to interested parties is for gathering information and is a required component and part of a systematic process to evaluate the 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)capability and experience in ownership, operation, maintenance and construction of similar potable water and wastewater utility systems; (2) financial capacity to purchase, expand and operate the utility systems;(3) statement detailing the understanding of the obligation to serve in regards to continuous utility service;(4)statement detailing the legal right to serve, own, operate and maintain utility systems and an understanding of any applicable federal and local utility laws, regulations or franchise requirements affecting utilities in the State of Maryland and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 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 utility systems may be issued in the same time frame. A separate response to each RFI is required. Statement of interest should be mailed to Avila Government Services, Inc., 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 220, Alexanderia, Virginia, 22314. The point of contact is Mr. Michael Reidy at (703)836-3855 extension 120, or Mr. David Stinson at (703)836-3855 extension 122.***** Posted 05/27/99 (W-SN336374). (0147)

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