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S -- PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, "UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY" AT NAWCTSD, ORLANDO, FLORIDA DUE 051300 POC Catherine Wilber, Contract Specialist (843) 820-5698 PURPOSE: The Navy seeks to identify responsible sources and obtain information in regard to privatization of utility systems in accordance with 10 USC 2688, "Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority." NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER TRAINING SYSTEMS DIVISION, ORLANDO FLORIDA, is seeking interest and information specifically for the privatization of the water and wastewater utilities systems. 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 utility plant and/or 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. WATER: Potable water is provided to the Naval Air Warfare Center Orlando complex by the Central Florida Research Park's distribution system. The system consists of approximately 2,150 feet of 6 inch PVC. The fire protection line, 8 inch PVC, is approximately 3,750 feet. Four fire hydrants provide hose and fire department access to the fire water supply. WASTEWATER: Wastewater is collected at the complex, flows by gravity into the Central Florida Research Park collection system and is treated by the University of Central Florida's treatment plant. The system is comprised of approximately 2,450 feet of 8 inch PVC, 425 feet of 6 inch PVC, 180 feet of 4 inch PVC and 12 manholes. 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 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 8 May 2000 at 10:00EST. The point of contact concerning the site visit is Vanessa Howard, telephone 407-380-4403. Posted 04/13/00 (W-SN444866). (0104)

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