S -- PRIVATIZATION OF UTILITY SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS AIR NATIONAL GUARD LOCATIONS IN THE SOUTHWEST ARE OF THE UNITED STATES

Notice Date

January 26, 2001

Contracting Office

Defense Energy Support Center, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., Suite 4950, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-6222

ZIP Code

22060-6222

Solicitation Number

SP0600-01-R-0046

Response Due

June 12, 2001

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist, Mary Jo Fehr or Contracting Officer Verna Velez at: 703-767-8131/8127

E-Mail Address

For additional information or clarification and to (: mfehr@desc.dla.mil or vvelez@desc.dla.mil)

Description

DESC: 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, Natural Gas, Water, and Wastewater utility systems located at Air National Guard bases in the Southwest Area. These bases and their applicable systems include: Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, AZ; Tucson International Airport, Tucson, AZ; Reno/Tahoe International Airport, Reno, NV; and Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, UT. 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 above mentioned 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 Right-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 response to the RFP. Utility Systems being privatized are described as follows: Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, AZ Sky Harbor IAP (ANG), Phoenix, AZ: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (ANG) is owned and operated by the City of Phoenix. The Base is located on the southern end of the airport on a 50-acre parcel with a total of 16 buildings: 2 administrative, and 14 industrial, amounting to approximately 236,000 square feet. Electric System: The current provider is Arizona Public Service Company and the average annual consumption is 3,082,147 kWh. The Base electrical distribution system was constructed in 1999. Electrical power enters the Base underground at a single location at 12 kV. The configuration is an underground "Y" configuration. The system consists of approximately 6000 LF of underground distribution lines; two3-phase 75 kVA transformers, nine pad mounted medium voltage switches, and eight pre-cast concrete manholes. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and future demands. Natural Gas System: The current provider is Southwest Gas Company and the average annual consumption is 2.86Mcf. The natural gas distribution system was constructed in 1999. It enters the Base at a single point via a 4-inch line. Natural gas is supplied and distributed at five psig. The system is a dead end configuration and consists of approximately 2,400 LF of pipe buried at an average depth of 2.5 feet. There are nine PE ball valves, seven regulators, and seven meters. There are no odorizers, cathodic protection systems, compressed natural gas systems, or propane air systems on Base. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and future demands. Water System: The current provider is the City of Phoenix and the annual consumption is 4,885,193 gallons. The water distribution system was constructed in 1999 and is a looped system with water entering the Base from two separate locations. The system consists of approximately 9,000 linear feet of ductile iron and 60 linear feet of 2.5 inch PVC pipe. The system also includes 57 cast iron gate valves along with one air release vacuum valve, 17 fire hydrants and two flushing hydrant assemblies, nine exterior backflow preventors ranging in size from two to 10 inches and two 4-inch post indicator valves. The average depth of the water system pipe is four feet. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and future demands. Wastewater System: Wastewater treatment is provided by the City of Phoenix. The wastewater bill is Based upon water consumption which is 4,885,193 gallons per year. The wastewater collection system was constructed in 1999. It is a gravity system and exits the Base at a single location. The wastewater collection system consists of approximately 5000 linear feet of PVC pipe ranging in size from four to 12 inches in diameter, 200 linear feet of ductile iron pipe ranging in size from six to eight inches. Pipe depths range from four to ten feet. Additionally, there are 19 pre-cast concrete manholes ranging from six to 10 feet in depth. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and future demands. Tucson International Airport, Tucson, AZ Tucson IAP (ANG), Tucson, AZ: Tucson IAP (ANG) is located in the southern part of Tucson, Arizona wedged between Interstates 10 and 19. The Base encompasses 94 acres and contains 36 buildings: 35 industrial and 1 administrative with a total of approximately 530,000 square feet. Electric System: The current provider is Tucson Electric Power and the average annual consumption is 9,851,170 kWh. The underground, radial electrical distribution system was constructed from 1986 to 1999. Electrical power enters the Base underground at 13.8 kV. The system consists of approximately 8,600 linear feet of underground distribution lines buried in conduit at an average depth of three feet; 26 three-phase transformers, three underground voltage switches, 23 pre-cast concrete manholes, and 33 secondary meters. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and projected demands. Natural Gas System: The current provider is Southwest Gas Company and the average annual consumption is 6,103 Mcf. The natural gas distribution system was constructed from 1985 to1999. It enters the Base at a single point and is supplied and distributed at 10 psig. The system is a dead end configuration and consists of approximately 8,500 linear feet of pipe buried at an average depth of 2.5 feet. No known warning/tracer tape was used. The system also contains 25 regulators, four PCV valves, and 25 meters.. There are no odorizers, cathodic protection systems, compressed natural gas systems, or propane air systems on Base. Base personnel indicate the capacity of the current system is adequate for present and future needs. Water System: The current provider is City of Tucson and the average annual usage is 20,349,000 gallons. The water system is a dead-end configuration with a normal operating pressure of 52 psig. Water enters the Base from a single location. The system consists of approximately 11,700 linear feet of PVC pipe ranging in size from 0.75 to 12 inches, 5,800 linear feet of 6-inch cement asbestos pipe, 900 linear feet of 0.75 to two inch galvanized iron pipe, and 300 linear feet of copper pipe ranging in size from one to four inches. No known warning/tracer tape is used. The system also includes 56 cast iron gate valves ranging in size from 0.75 to 12 inches, 28 fire hydrant assemblies, and one exterior backflow preventor. The pipes are buried three to six feet underground and Base personnel indicate the current system capacity is adequate for projected future demand. Wastewater System: Wastewater treatment is currently provided by Pima County Wastewater Management. The wastewater bill is Based upon water consumption which is 20,349,000 gallons per year. The wastewater collection system consists of gravity and force main piping and is aided by three internal lift stations on the Base. Wastewater exits the Base at three separate locations. The wastewater collection system consists of approximately 4,500 linear feet of two to 6-inch PVC pipe and 2,400 linear feet of six to 8-inch vitrified clay pipe. Pipe depths range from four to 18 feet (average depth is 12 feet). There are 10 brick and nine pre-cast concrete manholes ranging from 10 to 12 feet in depth. Base personnel indicate the current capacity of the wastewater collection system is adequate for expected future demand. Reno/Tahoe International Airport, Reno, NV Reno/Tahoe IAP, Reno, NV: The Reno/Tahoe IAP, Nevada Air National Guard is located at the Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RTIA) in Reno, Nevada. The Base is located on the southwest side of RTIA on a 60 acre parcel. The Base has 37 buildings: 13 administrative, 23 industrial, and 1 services, amounting to approximately 302,000 square feet. The Base is on leased property. Electric System: The current provider is Sierra Pacific Power Company and the average annual usage is 3,894,000 kWh. Electrical power enters the Base at a single location at 25 kV and is stepped down to 4160 volts. The configuration is a looped system distributed at 4160 volts and runs both overhead and underground. The system consists of primary and secondary distribution lines including approximately 6,300 linear feet of overhead primary, 2,800 linear feet of overhead secondary, and 13,300 linear feet underground primary; 24 single-phase transformers ranging from 15 to 100 kVA; 14 3-phase transformers ranging from 75 to 750 kVA; 46 air line switches; 29 wooden utility poles 30 to 45 feet tall; four pre-cast concrete manholes; and one pad-mounted 3-way switch. There are no substations, switching gear, or unique components associated with this system. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and future demands. Water System: The current provider is the Reno/Tahoe International Airport Authority (RTIAA) and the average annual usage is 9,400,000 gallons. The water system is a looped configuration with water entering the Base from two separate locations at 80 psig. The system consists of approximately 2,400 linear feet of PVC pipe ranging in size from one to six inches, 3,600 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron pipe, 900 linear feet of 2-inch galvanized iron pipe, 3,500 linear feet of cast iron pipe ranging in size from six to 12 inches, and 600 linear feet of copper pipe ranging in size from three fourths ( ) to two inches. The system also includes 33 cast iron gate valves ranging in size from one and one half (1.5) to 12 inches, 13 fire hydrant assemblies, and two 6-inch post indicator valves. The average depth of the water system pipe is three feet. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and future demands. Wastewater System: Wastewater treatment is provided by the City of Reno. The wastewater bill is Based upon water consumption, which is 9,400,000 gallons per year. The wastewater collection system is 100% gravity and exits the Base at four separate locations. The system consists of approximately 55 linear feet of 6-inch PVC pipe, 4,300 linear feet of concrete asbestos pipe ranging in size from four to 18 inches, and 3,200 linear feet of vitrified clay pipe ranging in size from four to 12 inches. Pipe depths range from three to 10 feet. Additionally, there are 11 pre-cast concrete manholes and six poured-in-place concrete manholes ranging from six to 10 feet in depth. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and future demands. Salt Lake City International Airport, UT Salt Lake City IAP (ANG): The Utah Air National Guard Base (UTANG) lies within the boundary of the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLCIAP) along a portion of its eastern segment. The airport is owned by the city and the Base property is leased. The Base occupies approximately 135 acres of the SLCIAP's five square miles of land. The Base has 63 buildings, 3 services, 13 administrative, and 47 industrial, amounting to approximately 407,000 square feet. Electric System: The current provider is Utah Power and Light and the average annual consumption is 3,645,355 kWh and peak demand is 1,336 kW. Electrical power for Salt Lake City IAP (ANG) enters the Base at a single location underground near the south gate. The nominal system voltage is 12470Y/7200 volts. There are approximately 14,900 linear feet of circuits that are 100% underground and in duct banks. The configuration is primarily delta connected with some wye connections on the secondary feeds. Electric power is distributed by an underground branch system that can be controlled by 10 pad mounted sectionalized switches. There are seven pad mounted, single phase 50 kVA transformers, 19 three phase transformers ranging from 75 to 1000 kVA and 35 electric meters. The ductbanks are buried at an average depth of three feet with warning tape buried approximately 12" below surface grade. There are no substations or unique components associated with this system. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and future demands. Water System: The current provider is Salt Lake City Corporation and the average annual usage is 4,294,400 cubic feet. The system is a looped and branched system with water entering the Base from five separate locations at 110 psig. Each of the five entry points is separately metered by a Salt Lake City Corporation meter. The system consists of approximately 9,300 linear feet of PVC pipe ranging in size from six to 10 inches, 7,800 linear feet of cast iron pipe ranging in size from four to 10 inches, 600 linear feet of copper pipe ranging in size from 1.25 to two inches, and 900 linear feet of 6-inch cement asbestos pipe. The system also includes 61 cast iron gate valves (ranging in size from 1.25 to 10 inches), and 36 fire hydrant assemblies. The average depth of the water system pipe is four feet with no tracer wire or warning tape used. There are no water wells, tanks, towers, treatment facilities, or cathodic protection systems to be privatized. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and future demands. Wastewater System: The current provider is Salt Lake City Corporation. The wastewater bill is Based upon water consumption which is 4,294,400 cubic feet (CF) per year. The wastewater collection system for Salt Lake City IAP (ANG) operates via gravity flow, exits the Base at eight locations, and is delivered to the Salt Lake City Corporation's treatment facility located off Base. The wastewater collection system consists of approximately 7400 linear feet of PVC pipe ranging in size from four to 15 inches, 1000 linear feet of cast iron pipe ranging in size from four to eight inches; and 5200 linear feet of vitrified clay pipe ranging in size from four to 18 inches. Pipe depths are from six to eight feet. Tracer wire or warning tape was not installed with the PVC pipe. Additionally, there are 22 pre-cast concrete manholes and 3 brick manholes ranging from 6 to 8 feet in depth. Base personnel indicate the system capacity is adequate to meet current and future demands.

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010130/SSOL010.HTM (W-026 SN50B9C2)