CH2M HILL, Inc., Centre Plaza Building, 45 NE Loop 410, Suite 840, San Antonio, TX 78216-5831

E -- REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER UTILITY SYSTEM PRIVATIZATION DUE 072197 POC Mr. Gary Craft 210/377-3085, ext. 276 THIS IS AN UPDATE TO AN ANNOUNCEMENT ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 2 JULY 1997. Sources are sought by CH2M HILL, Inc., under its contract with the United States Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA), to express interest in the purchase or long term lease of the industrial wastewater utility system at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Under the referenced contract, CH2M HILL is performing a feasibility analysis for the privatization of the industrial wastewater utility system. As a part of the feasibility study, CH2M HILL is seeking Letters of Interest and non-binding business concept proposals from sources interested in purchasing this utility system. The industrial wastewater utility system is new and consists of a 0.8 MGD treatment plant, 7 lift stations, approximately 5 miles of collection pipelines, and all other associated equipment, structures, and facilities. Parties interested in submitting a non-binding proposal or learning more should submit a Letter of Interest to the above address. Letters of Interest should include a company profile and experience statement demonstrating experience in owning and/or operating this type of utility system. In addition, parties expressing interest in submitting a non-binding proposal will be provided with additional detailed technical information regarding this specific utility system. No operating cost data will be provided. There will be a site tour of the IWTP conducted at 8:00 am, July 24, 1997. The tour will begin at the Officers Club that day. Those desiring to attend should contact the Matt Tyler or Gary Craft at (210) 377-3081 by July 21, 1997, in order for base access to be arranged. Letters of Interest and non-binding business concept proposals should be submitted to the point of contact and will be accepted for forty calendar days following the date of this notice. (0196)

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