Defense Supply Center Columbus, PO Box 16595, DSCC-PBAB, Columbus, OH 43216-6595

S -- UTILITIES AND HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES -- POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT SOL PS990002 DUE 043099 POC Jack Miceli, (614) 692-3055 The Government is seeking sources interested in the privatization (ownership) of the U.S. Army-owned natural gas, electric, potable water and wastewater systems at Defense Supply Center-Columbus (DSCC or Center), OH. The scope of this initiative involves the purchase, ownership, maintenance and operation of the above-mentioned utility systems. The contractor shall manage the maintenance, repairs, replacement, capital for additions, etc., of the utility systems to ensure adequate and dependable service to all Government connections, and environmental compliance in a cost effective manner. Respondents are requested to submit letters of interest by April 30th, 1999. DSCC is located within the cities of Whitehall and Columbus, six miles east of the geographic center of Columbus, Ohio. The site is bounded by Broad Street (State Route 16) on the south, James Road on the west, Yearling Road on the east, and by the Conrail tracks to the north. DSCC covers 550 acres and has about 2.7 million gross square feet of office space, 4.09 million gross square feet of warehouse space and 5.1 million gross square feet of open storage. There are approximately 100 buildings, serving a total population of roughly 5,177 (October 1998) and anticipated increasing to 6,912 people by early part of year 2000. DSCC currently purchases natural gas through Defense Energy Supply Center; it is transported by Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. Electricity is purchased from American Electric Power (AEP), and the City of Columbus provides Water and Wastewater services. The DSCC-owned gas system is supplied at the metering point in the area of the driving range and serves only a small portion of the Center. The natural gas is distributed in this area by approximately 8,800 linear feet of polyethylene and black iron pipes and serves approximately 13 buildings. The rest of the area in DSCC is serviced by main lines owned and operated by Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., and is not included in this proposal. DSCC currently purchases electrical power at 138 kV, from a single primary delivery point near the northeast corner of the Center. DSCC owns and operates an electrical utility system consisting of one 138-kV distribution substation, approximately 13.0 circuit-miles of 13.2-kV overhead primary distribution line, approximately 6.7 circuit-miles of 13.2-kV underground primary distribution line and approximately 416 street light fixtures. The Main Substation is supplied from AEP's 138-kV transmission line. It consists of two 138-kV transmission line terminations, two 20-MVA 138-13.2-kV LTC (load tap changing) power transformers, and seventeen 15-kV metal-clad circuit breakers. It is a conventional, outdoor, air-insulated substation configured in a double-ended main bus arrangement. This substation provides voltage regulation, control, and over-current protection for eight 13.2-kV distribution feeders and includes four spare circuit breakers for future feeders. The majority of the distribution circuits are configured with loop tie switches to neighboring circuits.The distribution system is composed primarily of overhead, pole-line construction (which is conventional, wood pole, open wire construction) with pole-mounted transformer banks. However, there is also underground primary construction (utilizing duct type construction practices and pad-mounted transformers). The underground primary facilities are generally arranged in a looped configuration. DSCC's potable water distribution system connects to the City's water system at three locations and provides water service (potable, fire protection system requirements, etc.). One of the three is a 12" connection to the City's 42" main along Maryland Avenue. The second is near the intersection of James Road and Washington and connects to the City's 8" main along James Road. The third connection is to the City's 12" main along Yearling Road. The DSCC water service is a looped distribution system consisting of approximately 83,900 linear feet of predominately cast iron water mains, with some ductile iron and PVC piping, ranging in size from 6 inches to 12 inches in diameter. There are approximately 175 valves, 76 post indicating valves and 208 fire hydrants. The wastewater collection system at Defense Supply Center-Columbus consists of approximately 37,900 linear feet of piping, ranging in size from 4 to 18 inches, two lift stations, and approximately 151 manholes. All sewage generated on the Center is transferred to the City of Columbus treatment facilities for treatment. The Center connects to the City's 24-inch main line along James Road at six points. Privatization is a process by which the Government sells its utility systems to a private entity and contracts with the entity to own, operate, maintain and improve the utility systems as commercial systems. The contract for the operation of the system is considered a utility service contract with an initial term of 10 years. Letters of interest shall include but not limited to the following: (1) A brief company profiles. (2) Statement demonstrating capability and experience in ownership, operation and maintenance of similar utility systems. (3) Statement detailing the legal right to serve, own, operate, and maintain utility systems within state laws and an understanding of any applicable federal, and local utility laws, regulations or franchise requirements and capability to comply with such requirements. (4) Statement detailing the understanding of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. Elaborate proposals or pricing information are not required nor desired at this time. A decision to issue a subsequent solicitation will be made based upon the results of this request. Responses should be addressed to DSCC, ATTN: PSB/Jack Miceli, P.O. Box 16704, Columbus, OH 43216-5010, and received no later than April 30, 1999. Posted 03/22/99 (W-SN311176). (0081)

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