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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 3,1999 PSA#2337CH2M Hill, Inc., 613 NW Loop 410, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78216 E -- PRIVATIZATION OF UTILITY SYSTEMS AT DOVER AIR FORCE BASE,
DELAWARE DUE 061599 POC For the U.S. Air Force: CH2M HILL, 613, NW Loop
410, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78216 POC: Laura Hein(lhein@ch2m.com),
Tel (210)377-3081 E-MAIL: Laura Hein, lhein@ch2m.com. PRIVATIZATION
UNDER 10 USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT DOVER AIR
FORCE BASE, DELAWARE, SOL: N/A, DUE: 061599 POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT
PURPOSE: The Air Force seeks to identify responsible potential sources
and obtain information in regards to privatization of utility systems
in accordance with 10 USC 2688, "Utility Systems: Conveyance
Authority". The Commander of Dover Air Force Base is seeking interest
and information specifically for the potential privatization of the
potable water and natural gas utility systems at Dover Air Force Base,
Delaware. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership of
Dover's potable water and natural gas utility systems, operation and
maintenance, and obligation to continue to provide utility service for
an indefinite and ongoing period will transfer to a utility service
provider. All responsibility for maintaining reliable utility service,
including such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs,
major system renovations, construction, equipment, manpower and
overhead costs will become the utility service provider's
responsibility. It is intended that the privatization will ultimately
reduce the Air Force's life-cycle costs for operating and maintaining
utility systems and services. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS: The following
information provided is only an estimate and is subject to change.
Water Supply Potable water for Dover Air Force Base is supplied from
four wells owned and operated by the Base. These wells are located
around the Base and pump to a 750,000 gallon rubber lined, concrete
storage tank. Four circulating pumps draw water from the storage tank
and provide distribution throughout the Base. Water is chlorinated and
fluoridated prior to distribution. The base distribution system
consists of approximately 30,000 lineal feet of piping that services
all facilities on base. The distribution piping is a mix of ductile
iron and PVC. Three elevated water storage tanks provide a capacity of
approximately 400,000 gallons supplying the main base and housing
areas. System pressure averages 50-60 psi. There are approximately 232
fire hydrants. Natural Gas Natural gas is supplied to Dover AFB by
Chesapeake Utilities Corp via steel pipelines routed through the base.
Several taps from these pipelines feed meter/regulating stations. Air
Force owned HDPE distribution piping supplies the Base from the
meter/regulating stations. Pressure in the steel pipeline is
approximately 40 psig. Pressure in the HDPE piping is approximately 5
psig. The natural gas distribution system consists of approximately
25,000 lineal feet of distribution piping. PROCEDURES: This request to
interested parties is for gathering information and is a required
component and systematic process to evaluate the interested parties
under the Air Force's utilities privatization program. In order to
minimize costs both to potentially interested parties and the
government, this notice is being issued to determine the interest and
feasibility of proceeding with a formal request for proposals.Should
insufficient credible interest be identified for a privatization
action, it is highly likely that no formal solicitation will be issued.
SHOULD INTEREST BE DETERMINED SUFFICIENT, A FORMAL REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS MAY BE FORTHCOMING. Small Business interests shall note the
FAR Part 19 Standard Industrial Codes (SIC) and Size Standards for the
utility systems identified in this announcement. Some, all, or any
combination of the following may apply. SIC/SS: 4911/4Million (M)
Megawatt hours, 4922/$5M, 4923/$5M, 4924/500, 4925/$5M, 4931/$5M,
4932/$5M, 4939/$5M, 4941/$5M, 4952/$5M, 4953/$6M, 4959/$5M, 4961/$9M,
4971/$5M. REQUESTED RESPONSE: Interested parties should provide a
statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in
length). The statement should include as a minimum the following
criteria: (1) specific utility system(s) of interest and desired
bundling/grouping of utilities to purchase; (2) capability and
experience in ownership, operation and maintenance of similar utility
systems; (3) financial capacity to purchase, expand and operate the
utility systems; (4) statement detailing the understanding of the
obligation to serve in regards to continuous utility service; (5)
conceptual rate plan (excluding numerical analysis or proposed rates),
i.e. will charges for utility service be made from existing rates or
from rates developed specifically for service at the individual
base(s); (6) ideas regarding conjunctive metering and billing for
service on base (excluding numerical analysis or proposed rates); (7)
discussion of your conceptual basis (excluding numerical analysis or
proposed price) for a proposed purchase price (capitalized earnings
value, replacement cost new less depreciation, original cost less
depreciation, or other); (8) statement detailing your understanding of
applicable state and local utility laws and your compliance
capability; (9) statement detailing your understanding of any existing
franchises and your ability to provide service given these conditions;
(10) statementdetailing your understanding of federal, territorial, and
local environmental laws and regulations and familiarity and experience
with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for Delaware
and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency; and (11) business size
(large, small, small-disadvantaged; 8(a); women-owned). Elaborate
proposals or pricing information is neither required nor desired. Under
no circumstances will cost data for the existing systems be provided.
Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective
are encouraged. If a site visit and the provision of additional data
are later determined necessary, notification will be provided by way of
an amendment to this announcement. It should be noted that the RFIs for
different utility systems may be issued in the same time frame. A
separate response to each RFI is required. Please respond
electronically as well as with hard copy. The point of contact is Laura
Hein(lhein@ch2m.com), Tel (210)377-3081. Posted 04/29/99 (W-SN325891).
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