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B -- DEVELOPMENT OF A GUIDELINE FOR ASSESSING THE SEISMIC VULNERABILITY OF WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM COMPONENTS SOL ALA-0001 POC Thomas R. McLane, (703) 295-6151 E-MAIL: click here to contact the point of contact, mprosser@asce.org. The American Lifelines Alliance (ALA) project has a requirement to develop detailed procedures that can be applied to any water transmission system to evaluate the probability of damage to the various components of the system from earthquake hazards. The deliverables will be 1) a manual defining the detailed procedures to be used, and 2) a detailed commentary that provides the basis for the recommended procedures and guidance in applying them. It is intended that the manual will be used as the basis for developing a national consensus guideline within an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved standards developing organization (SDO). This consensus guideline will be recommended as a requirement for assessing water transmission system performance for the purposes of prioritizing investments in earthquake mitigation by federal, state, and local government agencies as well as the private sector. All interested bidders may request copies of the solicitation for up to 15 days after posting ofthis notice. The closing date for receipt of proposals is forty-five days after posting of this notice. To request a copy of the solicitation, email Megan Prosser at mprosser@asce.org. Posted 06/14/99 (W-SN342389). (0165)

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