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E -- PRIVATIZATION OF UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS DUE 090699 POC Christine Davila (cdavila@ch2m.com), 210-377-3081 E-MAIL: CH2M HILL, 613, NW Loop 410, Suite 200, San Antonio,, cdavila@ch2m.com. Contact: For the U.S. Air Force: CH2M HILL, 613, NW Loop 410, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78216 POC: Christine Davila (cdavila@ch2m.com), Tel (210)377-3081. Synopsis: PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, SOL: N/A, DUE: 090699 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 Barnes Air National Guard Base is seeking interest and information specifically for the potential privatization of the natural gas utility system at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership of Barnes Air National Guard Base's natural gas utility system, 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. Natural Gas The natural gas service is provided to Barnes ANGB through a 4-inch main to the main base distribution system and a 2-inch service line to one other building on base. The total natural gas demand is approximately 15 million cubic feet annually. The natural gas distribution system consists of approximately 4,000 feet of 4-inch PE pipe and 3,400 feet of 2-inch PE pipe. The gas is used for heating purposes. 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 proposedpurchase 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 CH2M HILL, 613 NW Loop 410, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78216 POC: Christine Davila (cdavila@ch2m.com), Tel (210)377-3081. Posted 08/06/99 (W-SN364840). (0218)

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