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S -- PRIVATIZATION OF THE NATURAL GAS UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AT FORT STEWART AND HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, GEORGIA DUE 030499 POC Elizabeth Pesenti, Contracting Officer (703)767-8130 E-MAIL: For additional information or clarification., epesenti@desc.dla.mil. This is a notice of intent to award under sole source provisions for the following: Privatization of the natural gas utility distribution systems at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. Privatization will transfer to the private sector the responsibility for the ownership, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Government-owned utility systems. All applicable State and Federal laws and regulations must be complied with. Georgia State regulations limit the provision of natural gas distribution services at both installations to Atlanta Gas Light. Fort Stewart's natural gas distribution system includes natural gas lines that are primarily coated steel pipe with a small amount of polyethylene pipe. There is approximately 110,920 linear feet (21 miles) of pipe ranging in size from less than 2 inches to 8 inches in diameter. Fort Stewart utilizes approximately 76 valves of various sizes, and approximately seven main meters to serve approximately 400 buildings. Most of the service connections are in the housing area. The Hunter Army Airfield's natural gas distribution system consists of natural gas lines that are primarily coated steel pipe with a small amount of polyethylene pipe. There is approximately 22,760 linear feet of pipe ranging in size from less than 2 inches to 8 inches in diameter. Hunter Army Airfield utilizes approximately 11 valves of various sizes, and one main meter to serve approximately 17 buildings throughout the installation. Any interested party that can provide a written certification from the Georgia Public Service Commission that indicates their eligibility to own and operate these natural gas distribution systems should contact Elizabeth Pesenti, Contracting Officer, (703) 767-8130. Posted 01/15/99 (W-SN288536). (0015)

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