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S -- UTILITY SYSTEM PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688 FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT THE NAVY BOAT DOCKS, NAS WHITING FIELD, MILTON, FLORIDA DUE 092099 POC Catherine Wilber, Contract Specialist (843) 820-5698 DESC: POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT PURPOSE: The Navy seeks to identify responsible sources and obtain information (criteria outlined at the end of this announcement) in regard to privatization of the subject utility system in accordance with 10USC2688, "Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority." NAS Whiting Field is seeking interest and information specifically for the privatization of the water distribution system at the Navy Boat Docks located off Hwy 90 on Blackwater River, Milton, FL. The resulting privatization will include assumption of ownership, operation and maintenance, and obligation to continue the service for an indefinite and ongoing period. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership of the entire distribution system, including all operating responsibility shall transfer to a regional or municipal utility or to a private company. All responsibility for maintaining reliable service, including such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs, major system renovations, construction, equipment, manpower, and overhead costs shall become the utility provider's responsibility. It is intended that privatization will reduce the Navy's life cycle costs. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: The following is provided only to give an approximation of the size and general description of the system. Any numbers may only be estimates for this purpose: Potable water is provided to the facility through a 1-1/4 inch line approximately 200 feet long. PROCEDURES: This request for interested parties is for gathering information and is one required component of a complete and systematic process to evaluate interested parties under the Department of the Navy'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. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length). The statement shall include as a minimum the following criteria: (1) capability and experience in the ownership, operation and maintenance of similar systems; (2) financial capacity to purchase, expand, and operate a utility system; (3) a statement showing its understanding of an obligation to provide continuous utility service; (4) understanding of any applicable state or local utility law or franchise requirements, and capability of complying with such requirements; (5) understanding of the federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations and its familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for the state of Florida and the US Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV. Elaborate proposals or pricing information is neither required nor desired. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve stated objectives are encouraged. SITE VISIT: A site visit will be held on 15 September 1999. The point of contact concerning the site visit is Mr. Glenn White at (850)623-7181 ext. 44. Posted 08/30/99 (W-SN373960). (0242)

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