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S -- PRIVATIZATION OF THE ELECTRIC, WATER, AND WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM AT BIRMINGHAM IAP (ANG), AL, AND FLORIDA (ANG) JACKSONVILLE, FL; AND THE ELECTRIC UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT JACKSON IAP (ANG), MS SOL RFPSP0600-00-R-0059 DUE 082800 POC Contract Specialist, Lisa Lombard or Contracting Officer, Lawrence T. Fratis at (703)767-9404/8130 WEB: Click here to review or download the solicitation when, http://www.desc.dla.mil/main/a/iscd.htm. E-MAIL: For additional information or clarification and to, llombard@desc.dla.mil. The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), in conjunction with the Office of the Air Force Civil Engineer, the Air National Guard Civil Engineer, and the Air National Guard Readiness Center, plans to offer the privatization of various existing applicable Electric, Water, and Wastewater Collection systems located at Birmingham IAP, Air National Guard Base; Florida Air National Guard Base, Jacksonville, FL; and Jackson IAP, Air National Guard Base, Mississippi. Privatization is defined as the transfer of ownership and responsibility for the operation, maintenance, repair, future upgrades, and future utility system replacements. As a result of this solicitation, firms(s) will be selected to assume ownership of the abovementioned utility systems. The successful firm(s) will be required to purchase the existing systems from the Government and may be required to provide expansions to the systems to meet future needs of the Government. The resulting contract(s), if awarded, will require the Contractor(s) to furnish all facilities, labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to own, maintain and operate, the utility system(s). The Contractor(s) shall manage the maintenance, repairs, replacement, etc., of the system(s) to ensure continuous, adequate, and dependable service for each Government or tenant connection within the service area. The Contractor(s) shall be responsible for funding all capital investments required to acquire, maintain and operate the utility system(s) in a safe, reliable condition and to meet the requirements listed in the contract. Real property interests will be conveyed in the form of a Rights-of-Way (ROW) as an attachment to the RFP. The utility system(s) will be conveyed via a Bill of Sale upon award of the contract. The Contractor(s) proposals and plans may become a part of the contract upon the decision to award. Past Performance information from potential offerors shall be submitted as directed in the RFP. No offeror will be denied the opportunity to submit a proposal in responseto the RFP. Utility Systems being privatized are described as follows: BIRMINGHAM IAP (ANG),AL Electric Distribution System The government owned distribution system is less than 5 years old. The distribution system consists of approximately 14,000 linear feet of conductor, 26 transformers, and switches, power poles, and similar related property. The electrical distribution system is primarily underground, with an approximately 1,200 foot overhead span. The power consumption for the period September 1996 through June 1999 averaged approximately 4,700,000 kWh. The peak demand was 1,838 kW; the demand varies with seasonal changes, with peaks occurring in both summer and winter. The electrical service is 13.2 kV grounded WYE. Water Distribution System Potable water is purchased from the City of Birmingham. The base is fed from a 12-inch water main along East Lake Boulevard. The ANG base has 13 metered potable water connections from the public utility plus 6 fire system meters. The meters are maintained by the utility. The calculated average daily usage based on three years data records is approximately 18,400 gpd. Water is distributed throughout the installation through underground pipelines, ranging in size up to 2 inches in diameter. The original system was installed beginning in 1938 and upgrades and replacements have been added as the base expanded, or as buildings were replaced over the years. Pipe materials of construction include PVC and cast iron. Overall, there is an estimated 4,740 lineal feet of distribution pipe ranging from 1- to 2 inches in diameter with associated isolation valves. There are no significant sections of water main owned by the base. The water distribution system essentially consists of service connections to the buildings. There are no pump stations, wells, storage tanks, or treatment facilities located on the base. Wastewater Collection System The sanitary wastewater system is a gravity collection system having a main sewer line with two branch networks. The gravity sewers are a continuation and the upper reach of an existing sewer network that ultimately discharges unmetered to the Jefferson County Environmental Services treatment facilities. The daily average flow (based on 85% capture of water consumption) is 16,000 gallons per day. The sewer system is composed of concrete and vitreous clay pipe (VCP) that varies in size from 4" to 12". The majority of the main trunk system was constructed in 1938. Some additions were constructed to support the new facilities in the approved Master Plan of 1994. Individual facilities are connected by 4" diameter laterals to the sewer main. The branch sewer lines are 8" VCP, which intercept the main sewer at a series of manholes. The sewer size increases ultimately to 12" diameter prior to exiting the base property. The overall system inventory is approximately 12,400 linear feet of sewer pipe with 61 manholes. There are 5 oil/water separators that are maintained by the unit through maintenance service contracts and not included in this privatization action. JACKSONVILLE IAP (ANG), FL Electric Distribution System The electric distribution system consists of approximately 45,000 linear feet of conductors, 20 transformers, 14 pieces of switchgear, substation, light poles, and manholes. The power consumption in 1998 was 5,633,000 kWH with a peak demand of 1,250 kW. The electrical service is a three-phase system rated 24.9 kV grounded WYE. Water Distribution System The former Jacksonville Electric Authority provides potable water to the installation. The distribution system consists of approximately 15, 475 linear feet of pipe ranging in size from 3/4 -- inch to 8 inches. Additionally, the system includes 16 fire hydrants, 53 valves, and a 15,000 gallon aboveground storage tank. The average water consumption is 18,700 gallons per day. The system operates at a pressure of approximately 45-50 psig. Wastewater collection System The wastewater is taken by gravity sewer, pump stations and force mains, to a single pump station where it is discharged to an off-site wastewater treatment plant operated by JEA (formerly Jacksonville Electric Authority). JEA is affiliated with the City of Jacksonville. The wastewater collection system consists of approximately 8,000 linear feet of pipe made of PVC. The piping system ranges in size from 2 inches to 8 inches in diameter. It includes three lift stations. The system collects approximately 14,000 gallons per day. JACKSON IAP (ANG), MS Electric Distribution System The electric distribution system consists of approximately 500 linear feet of overhead distribution lines, 12,700 linear feet of underground conductors, seven transformers, switchgear, substation, three manholes, 79 light poles, 5 wood poles, three manholes, and four service meters. The power consumption in 1998 was 4,705,000 kWH with a peak demand of 1,126 kW. The electrical service is a three-phase system rated at 18.9 kV grounded WYE. This requirement is unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered. Large businesses arerequired to submit a subcontracting plan. Interested sources should contact Lisa Lombard at 703-767-9404 to be added to our bidder mailing list (via e-mail, see below.) A copy of the solicitation will be available after issuance on the Internet at the below listed linkurl. The solicitation will be available on or about April 28, 2000. Posted 04/13/00 (W-SN444880). (0104)

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