US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FTW, P O BOX 17300, 819 TAYLOR ST, FT. WORTH TX 76102-0300

S -- PRIVATIZATION OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA AND ALABAMA SOL DACA63-96-R-0012 DUE 072496 POC Contract Specialist LESLIE L BEARDEN (817) 334-3954 (Site Code DACA63) Contractor would be required to assume ownership, major maintenance and repair responsibility, investment/upgrade/plant replacement responsibility for continued operation and maintenance of the Fort Benning substations, streetlights and distribution systems. The point of delivery will be the secondary building weather head for overhead services and the line side of the building weather head for overhead services and the line side of the building breaker for underground services, operation and maintenance includes: 587 miles of electrical distribution consisting of an aerial 43.8 KV loop and a combination of aerial/underground 12.7/7.2 KV system; seven substations and one switching station consisting of transformers, switch gear, and associated equipment; distribution system switch gear, transformers, poles cross arms, insulators, etc. required to deliver dependable electrical service; streetlights, associated equipment, and hardware. Maintenance and operation procedures must meet or exceed all State and Federal Safety, Fire, and Technical Codes and Laws. If a large business firm is selected, the firm must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement of subcontracting plan. Fort Worth District's goals are that a minimum of 60.3% of the contractor's total intended subcontracted amount be placed with small businesses (including small disadvantaged and woman-owned businesses); 8.5% of the total subcontracted amount be placed with small disadvantaged businesses; 3.5% of the total subcontracted amount be placed with 8(a) firms; 3.0% of the total subcontracted amount be placed with woman-owned small businesses; and 5.5% of the total subcontracted amount be placed with historically black colleges or universities/minority institutions. The solicitation will issue on or about 24 June 1996 with bid opening on or about 24 July 1996. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Facsimile requests for solicitation documents are acceptable (FAX# 817/334-4797, ATTN: Leslie L. Bearden). No express mail procedures will(0149)

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