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S -- PRIVATIZATION OF THE ELECTRIC, WATER, AND WASTEWATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AT BOLLING AFB, WASHINGTON D.C. SOL SPO600-00-R-0048 DUE 071700 POC Contract Specialist, Mike White or Contracting Officer, Lawrence T. Fratis at(703)767-9653/8130 WEB: Click here to review or download the solicitation when, http://www.desc.dla.mil/main/a/iscd.htm. E-MAIL: Utility Privatization at Bolling AFB, Washington D.C., mwhite@desc.dla.mil. The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), in conjunction with Bolling Air Force Base plan to offer the privatization of existing utility systems at Bolling AFB, Washington DC. Privatization is defined as the transfer of ownership and responsibility for the operation, maintenance, repair, future upgrades, and future utility system replacements. As a result of this solicitation, firms(s) will be selected to assume ownership of utility systems. The successful firm(s) will be required to purchase the existing systems from the Government and may be required to provide expansions to the systems to meet future needs of the Government. The successful contractor(s) may or may not be the suppliers of the commodity procured by the Government. The resulting contract(s), if awarded, will require the Contractor(s) to furnish all facilities, labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to own, maintain and operate, the utility system(s). The Contractor(s) shall manage the maintenance, repairs, replacement, etc., of the system(s) to ensure continuous, adequate, and dependable service for each Government or tenant connection within the service area. The Contractor(s) shall be responsible for funding all capital investments required to acquire, maintain and operate the utility system(s) in a safe, reliable condition and to meet the requirements listed in the contract. Real property interests will be conveyed in the form of a Rights-of-Way (ROW) as an attachment to the RFP. The utility system(s) will be conveyed via a Bill of Sale upon award of the contract. The Contractor(s) proposals and plans may become a part of the contract upon the decision to award. Past Performance information from potential offerors shall be submitted as directed in the RFP. No offeror will be denied the opportunity to submit a proposal in response to the RFP. Utility Systems being privatized are described as follows: Electric Distribution System The distribution system consists of approximately 206,000 linear feet of conductor, 198 transformers, switches, ductbanks, manholes, power poles, and similar related property. At Bolling AFB the electrical distribution system is primarily underground and in ductbanks. The power consumption in Fiscal Year 1999 was approximately 53 Million kWh through the meters at Facility 18 with a monthly maximum demand ranging from approximately 6,000 kW to 12,000 kW. The electrical service is three phase, three wire rated for 15kV. Water Distribution System The District of Columbia Waster and Sewer Authority (WASA) provides potable water to Bolling AFB. They have service mains located both within and beside Bolling AFB. From these service mains, Bolling receives water through seven metering points. These seven meter points feed an interconnected network within Bolling comprised of approximately 108,000 linear feet of water pipe ranging from under 2 inches to 18 inches in diameter, 170 fire hydrants and the associated valves and backflow preventers. The system ranges in age from 70 years old to recently installed. Bolling AFB has no potable water treatment facilities or wells, therefore, the 155 million gallons (1999 consumption) of annual water demand is met by WASA. Wastewater Collection System The wastewater collection system is comprised of approximately 96,000 linear feet of sewer pipe, two lift stations, and 330 manholes. The system ranges in age from 70 years old to recently installed. Bolling AFB does some wastewater pretreatment that is outside of the scope of privatization. Bolling AFB has no primary wastewater treatment facilities. The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) provides wastewater treatment for Bolling AFB. Bolling AFB collection mains discharge directly into WASA wastewater trunklines, and those trunklines carry the wastewater a short distance south of Bolling AFB to Blue Plains wastewater treatment plant. All wastewater is delivered to WASA via their trunklines that run through Bolling AFB. This requirement is unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Large businesses are required to submit a subcontracting plan. Interested sources should contact Mike White at 703-767-9653 to be added to our bidder mailing list. A copy of the solicitation will be available after issuance on the Internet at the below listed linkurl. The solicitation will be available on or about March 31, 2000. Posted 03/14/00 (W-SN434155). (0074)

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