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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 5,2000 PSA#2635

Alliant Techsystems Incorporated, Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, 210 State Road, Rocket Center, WV 26726

C -- WATER SYSTEM EVALUATION SOL DMP00-H2O POC Dave Porter (304) 726-5509 Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Norfolk, VA 23511, ALLEGANY BALLISTICS LABORATORY, ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS, ROCKET CENTER, WV. Water System Evaluation Scope of Work Introduction The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) is a manufacturing facility located in Rocket Center, WV. ABL operates a water treatment facility that supplies potable, process and fire protection water to the Plant. The distribution system is comprised of five storage tanks connected with piping made of different materials. Scope of Work The subcontractor will conduct an engineering evaluation of the water distribution and storage system and will generate a report on all findings. Prior to starting work, the subcontractor will be provided an electronic drawing in Microstation format showing the facility and water system as it is currently drawn. The subcontractor's report shall include the information specified below. 1. Specify the design adequacy and life expectancy of the distribution system by section, current and recommended pipe sizes, and current and recommended types of material used. The report shall include recommendations for maintaining or replacing water lines, valves and storage tanks based on the above evaluation. 2. All water system valves and components will be located using GPS coordinates for accurate mapping and will be shown on a new/revised water system drawing in Microstation format. The Contractor will be provided with 6 hard copies and 6 electronic copies of the drawing. All valves shall be located and evaluated for life expectancy, maintenance requirements and/or replacement. 3. The report shall recommend locations for flow meters and shall include recommended hardware and software to electronically monitor and record flows. 4. The subcontractor shall evaluate the water quality available to the end user and make recommendations for improvements if necessary. The evaluation will produce recommendations for residual chlorine compliance and advantages of softening at the water treatment facility. 5. The subcontractor will determine compliance with the WV Backflow Prevention Device regulations. Specifications for compliant backflow prevention devices will also be required. 6. Complete water system check and identify leaks. 7. Evaluate whether the flowmeters should receive any type of maintenance or calibration. 8. Evaluate and recommend any plumbing that could be eliminated Estimated cost is in the range of $25,000 to $100,000. Specifications should be available on or about 7/28/00. The bid opening date is not firm but is anticipated on or about 8/28/00. Bonds will be required. Sent written request for bid package by fax (304) 726-5562 or e-mail to David_Porter@ATK.com. Phone request for bid packages will not be accepted. Posted 06/30/00 (W-SN470909). (0182)

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