C. H. Guernsey and Company, 5555 North Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

S -- PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA DUE 102099 POC Robert Bartlow, (405) 416-8326 (bbartlow@chguernsey.com). Secondary contact: Jared Stigge, (405) 416-8190 (jstigge@chguernsey.com). E-MAIL: Click here to contact Robert Bartlow via email, bbartlow@chguernsey.com. C.H. Guernsey and Company, as a contractor to 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 Air Force is seeking interest and information specifically for the potential privatization of the electrical, natural gas, potable water and wastewater utility systems at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership, operation, and maintenance of Vance Air Force Base's electrical, natural gas, potable water and wastewater utility systems will transfer to a utility service provider or providers, along with the obligation to continue to provide utility service for an indefinite and ongoing period. 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 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 of the size, scope and general description of the electrical, natural gas, potable water and wastewater utility systems at the base and is subject to change. Electrical: power is supplied to the base via a 12.5 kV line which is switched at the base perimeter to five distribution circuits. The distribution system consists of approximately 51 miles of lines, with approximately 65% being underground and 45% above ground. Base plans are to have 100% underground distribution in place by 2001. The overall condition of the system is considered to be good. Natural gas: gas is supplied to the base by Oklahoma Natural Gas Company via a single four-inch 200 psi supply line which is master-metered at the base perimeter. The distribution system consists of approximately 13 miles of underground main which is normally maintained at 16 psi; the main lines are all wrapped and coated steel pipe with cathodic protection. Potable water: water is supplied by the City of Enid via a single 10-inch main at approximately 60 psi. The base supply main carries water to a 300,000-gallon ground storage tank; water is pumped from there into a 500,000 gallon, 110-foot elevated storage tank. Water is distributed from that point through approximately 20 miles of mains, 90% of which are constructed of steel. Wastewater: the sanitary sewer system includes approximately 13.5 miles of sewer mains and one primary lift station and force main; five small lift stations and force mains are used to connect individual facilities into the main system. Wastewater is discharged into the City of Enid's sanitary sewer system for treatment. 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 proposal. 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: 4911/4 Million (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 packaging/grouping of utilities to purchase; (2) capability and experience in ownership, operation, maintenance and construction 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; (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 prices) 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 regulations 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 the state of Oklahoma and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency; and (11) business size (large, small, small-disadvantage, 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 or 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 their 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. Posted 09/13/99 (W-SN379666). (0256)

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