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

E -- PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA DUE 102099 POC Jared Stigge, (405) 416-8190 (jstigge@chguernsey.com). Secondary contact: Robert Bartlow, (405) 416-8326 (bbartlow@chguernsey.com). E-MAIL: Click here to contact Jared Stigge via email, jstigge@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, wastewater and central steam utility systems at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership, operation, and maintenance of Tinker Air Force Base's electrical, natural gas, potable water, wastewater and central steam 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, wastewater and central steam utility systems at the base and is subject to change. Electrical: service is provided by Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) via a combination of overhead 138 kV and 69 kV lines. Tinker owns and operates three of four substations on base property; OG&E owns and operates the substation transformers at the remaining station. Power is distributed at 12,470 volts to feed distribution transformers and other miscellaneous equipment. The distribution system is of a loop-type and is sufficient for current base operations; however, minimal capacity exists for future expansion. Natural gas: gas is provided by Oklahoma Natural Gas Company (ONG) at three individually-metered stations. The distribution system consists of approximately 263,000 linear feet of underground piping, the majority of which is over 50 years old. Gas distribution is provided at a pressure of 45 psig or lower throughout the system, with military housing being provided at 17 psig. Potable water: Tinker AFB provides its own water from 23 wells located throughout the base. These wells have a combined pumping capacity of 5148 gpm. Water produced is stored in five water tanks with a combined capacity of three million gallons. Water is also available from the City of Oklahoma City at two tie-in points: a 75 psi 8-inch line and a 75 psi 10-inch line. The distribution system is almost entirely decentralized and consists of approximately 562,000 linear feet of piping. Wastewater: the wastewater collection system consists of approximately 255,579 linear feet of piping. The sanitary waste stream is collected and metered prior to discharge tothe City of Oklahoma City through a single 24-inch main. Central steam: Tinker owns and operates several thermal production and distribution systems providing high-, medium- and low-pressure steam. The distribution systems include direct buried, above ground, trench and tunnel piping. All boilers are fired by natural gas with fuel oil backup. The total rated output of all boilers in the system is 734,754 pounds per hour; however, several of the systems are operated only October through May. The average age of the system is 20 years. 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 offederal, 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 09/29/99 (W-SN386267). (0272)

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