Commanding Officer, Southern Division,Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 2155 Eagle Drive, P. O. Box 190010, North Charleston, SC 29419-9010

S -- PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, "UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY" FOR ELECTRIC, WATER AND WASTEWATER AT MEMPHIS DETACHMENT, CARDEROCK DIVISION, NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE DUE 091399 POC Catherine Wilber, Contract Specialist, (843) 820-5698 PURPOSE: The Navy seeks to identify responsible sources and obtain information (criteria outlined at the end of this announcement) in regard to privatization of utility systems in accordance with 10 USC 2688, "Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority." Memphis Detachment, NSWCCD is seeking interest and information specifically for the privatization of their electric, water and wastewater utilities systems. The resulting privatization will include assumption of ownership, operation and maintenance, and obligation to continue the service for an indefinite and ongoing period. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership of the entire utility plant and/or distribution system, including all operating responsibility shall transfer to a regional or municipal utility or to a private company. All responsibility for maintaining reliable service, including such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs, major system renovations, construction, equipment, manpower, and overhead costs shall becomethe utility provider's responsibility. It is intended that privatization will reduce the Navy's life cycle costs. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: The following is provided only to give an approximation of the size and general description of the system. Any numbers may only be estimates for this purpose. ELECTRIC: The 13.8KV electrical distribution system consists of 100 feet of overhead lines, 2,200 feet of underground lines, one main substation with seven 13.8KV air circuit breakers and three 15KV air magnetic circuit breakers, and four 13.2 KV-480V substations. The local utility company supplies power to the site via two delivery points. WATER: The water distribution system consists of a total of approximately 100 linear feet of water lines. There are two delivery points. One is a 12 inch diameter line and the other is a 6 inch diameter line. WASTEWATER: The wastewater collection system is comprised of 6 and 12 inch lines. The system is approximately 300 feet long and the collected waste is transferred to the City of Memphis system for treatment. There is one lift station at the facility. SITE VISIT: A site visit will be held on 1 September 1999. The point of contact concerning the site visit is Mr. Rick Stillwell at (901) 947-3117 extension 110. Posted 07/28/99 (W-SN359912). (0209)

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