S -- PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, "UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY" AT NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, CARDEROCK DIV, BETHESDA, MD; NAVY SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, INDIAN HEAD DIV, INDIAN HEAD MD; NAVY EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TECHNICAL CENTER, STUMP NECK DIVISION, INDIAN HEAD, MD; NAVY RESEAR

Notice Date

February 27, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Code: AQ14, 1510 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23511-2699

ZIP Code

23511-2699

Solicitation Number

0031

Response Due

March 20, 2001

Point of Contact

POC Contracting Officer, Andy Shanks, 757-322-4157

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact Contracting Officer, Andy Shanks, (shanksca@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil)

Description

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 Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Div, Bethesda MD; Navy Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Div, Indian Head MD; Navy Research Laboratory, Washington DC; Navy Research Laboratory, Chesapeake Beach Detachment and Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, Rocket Center WV are seeking interest and information specifically for the privatization of water, wastewater, electric and steam distribution and generation utility systems. The resulting privatization will include assumption of ownership, operation, and maintenance, and obligation to continue the service for an indefinite and ongoing period. 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. 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. Navy Research Laboratory, Washington DC WATER SYSTEM: The system consists of approximately 50,000 linear feet of mostly cast iron water distribution mains averaging 8" in diameter. Much of the system is over 50 years old. Water pressure averages around 50 PSI. Water is fed from the 30" District of Columbia water main in Overlook Avenue where a 9.74 MGD capacity exists. Normal and peak consumption varies from 1.12 MGD to 1.34 MGD. The system serves both domestic and fire protection requirements. WASTEWATER SYSTEM: Sanitary sewerage piping of approximately 24,000 linear feet of gravity sewer lines constructed of both clay and cast iron pipe empties directly into the 2 main DC trunk lines that run to Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment plant next door. Capacity is therefore basically unlimited. Normal flow was 848,000 GPD and peak demand was 1,017,000 GPD in 1999. There are lift stations in Building 149 and Building 256 as well as approximately 18 smaller pumps throughout the facility. ELECTRIC SYSTEM: Receives electrical power from two 69KV feeder lines from Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO). Two PEPCO transformers step the voltage down to 13.8 KV. The two 13.8 KV feeders are terminated in NRL's switching station (located in Building 246) on Bus G and Bus H and are tied together by a tiebreaker. This power is distributed throughout the lab by a system of 7 dual feeders to approximately 70 transformers averaging about 750 KVA each. The normal steady state load of 13,000 KWH and peak demand of 17,300 KWH does not tax the 54,000 KWH capacity of the system. Aside from a few small diesel generators, there is no Navy electrical power generation capability at NRL. All PCB and PCB contaminated transformers have been replaced. The distribution system is 49,000 linear feet in length. Navy Research Laboratory , Chesapeake Beach Detachment WATER SYSTEM: All potable water at CBD is supplied by two 200 GPM pumps which pump from two deep wells to a 400,000 gallon elevated water tank which provides 55 to 80 PSI water to the station. Chlorine is injected just before the water reaches the storage tank. The 21,000 LF distribution system consists of transit, copper, iron and galvanized pipe varying from inch to 14 inches in diameter. The tank has recently been repaired and its cathodic protection system replaced. System capacity is 288,000 GPD while normal steady state load is now less than 15,000 GPD. WASTEWATER SYSTEM: The domestic wastewater system at CBD consists of approximately 12,000 linear feet of main and two lift stations running to a 60,000 GPD capacity Navy treatment plant, complete with digester and trickling filter and 4 septic systems. Normal steady state flow is 15,000 GPD. The plant went through a major upgrade in 1991 and is in good condition. Sludge is transported under permit to Calvert County Barstow Landfill. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Electrical source is a single Baltimore Gas and Electric Company 34.5 KV overhead line that is transformed by 3,750 KVA transformers, with diesel emergency generator backup, down to 4.16 KV that is distributed by 9 feeders to 34 transformers on site. The feeders consist of 32,000 linear feet of cable in underground concrete encased duct bank and 600 linear feet of overhead cable. Normal steady state load is 754 KWH and peak demand is 821 KWH . All PCB transformers have been replaced. Replacement transformers are dual tap that will allow the system to be converted to a 13.8 KV system at some point in the future. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Div, Bethesda MD -- ELECTRIC SYSTEM : Electrical power is supplied by PEPCO with a peak demand of 8236kW and an annual consumption of 30,757MWH. Power is distributed at 13.8kV. The Government's distribution system consists of approximately 57,075 circuit feet and 77,378 connected kVA. WATER SYSTEM: Potable water is purchased from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). Consumption for the past 12 months has averaged 4098 KGAL . There are three distribution systems: potable, fire protection and industrial consisting of approximately 56,170 linear feet. WASTEWATER SYSTEM: Wastewater is discharged to both the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) and the District of Columbia Department of Public Works for treatment and disposal. Wastewater is conveyed to the two agents via two pump stations. In addition to the two pump stations the wastewater collection system consists of approximately 20,530 linear feet of pipe. Navy Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Div, Indian Head MD ELECTRIC SYSTEM: Potomac Edison Power Company (PEPCO) supplies electrical power. The peak demand is 15,329 kW and the annual consumption is 57,090 MWH. Power is distributed at 13.2 kV. The Government's distribution system consists of approximately 132,202 circuit feet and 69,130 connected kVA. The central power plant produces steam and electricity. Steam is produced by three boilers operating at 880 psig, 825 degree F. Each boiler has a 150,000-lbs/hr capacity. The primary fuel is pulverized coal with #6 fuel oil as the back up. Steam at 880 psig is supplied to two steam extraction turbine generators, each with a capacity of 5 MW. Electricity is produced at 13.2 KV. Steam is extracted from the turbines at 200 psig and exhausted at 10 psig. The 200-psig steam is exported to base heating systems via the steam distribution system and supplied to the boiler feedwater heaters. The 10-psig steam is supplied to the deaerator. An auxiliary steam plant is located at the far end of the base to boost steam pressure as needed. The plant contains two boilers each having a capacity of 34,000 lbs/hr and operating pressure of 180 psig. The boilers only burn #2 fuel oil. WATER SYSTEM: Potable water is supplied by eleven deep wells. Consumption averages 1,450,000 gallons per day. The Navy's distribution system for potable water consists approximately 265,000 feet of pipe, three 150,000 gallon elevated storage tanks, one 250,000 gallon elevated storage tank, one 300,000 gallon ground storage tank. The Navy's distribution system for fire protection consists of approximately 277,000 feet of pipe and two fire pump stations that draw water from the Potomac River. WASTEWATER SYSTEM: Wastewater is treated at a 500,000 gallon per day (gpd) wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) located onsite. There are also eighteen septic tanks that serve individual facilities. The Navy's collection system consists of approximately 153,000 feet of pipe and seventeen lift stations. Water consumption averages 1,450,000 gallons per day. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technical Center, Stump Neck Division, Indian Head, MD ELECTRIC SYSTEM: Southern Maryland Electric Company (SMECO) supplies all electric power to the Stump Neck site through 74,000 linear feet of conductor. WATER SYSTEM: System consists of 35,000 linier feet of lines. Potable Water is supplied by two deep wells. Consumption averages 15-20,000 gallons per day. The Fire Protection System is provided by potable water drawn water from the two deep wells. WASTEWATER SYSTEM: Wastewater is disposed of at two sub-surface drain fields located on each end of the Stump Neck site, system consists of 3,450 linier feet of pipe. A few buildings also have individual drain fields. Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, Rocket Center, West Virginia. WASTEWATER SYSTEM: The sewage plant is of a two-basin Sequential Batch Reactor design built in 1997. Design capacity is 200,000 gallons per day (500,000 with storm water infiltrate), however, as presently configured, the capacity is 95,000 gallons per day. Station average sewage is 25,000 gallons per day, except during wet weather when storm water infiltrate could be as high as 75,000 gallons per day. The Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is currently 20 lb. per day with a capacity of 269 lb. per day. Treatment plant discharge is to a small canal and then to the Potomac River. The NWIRP uses three main sewage lift stations and several lesser lift stations. There are approximately 2 miles of combined 2,4,6,8, and 10-inch gravity and pressurized piping of terra cotta and PVC construction. Much has recently been replaced in a 1998 piping replacement project. ELECTRIC SYSTEM: 34,500 Volt three phase electrical service is provided by Allegheny Power via 2 feeder lines; one from Crestatown and one from Swanpond. Voltage is converted from 34,500 volts to 7,200 volts using a Navy owned 7,500 KVA transformer and a Navy owned 10,000 KVA transformer. 7,200-volt service is transmitted to multiple step-down transformer locations with a total of 44,000 connected KVA over approximately 7 miles of Navy owned distribution lines. About 95 % of transmission lines are overhead. August to September 2000 monthly usage was 3,759,000 KWhrs with a demand of 7582 kW. WATER SYSTEM: Raw water is supplied by 6 Navy owned wells with overall capacity from 200,000 to 400,000 gallons per day, depending on season and rainfall. The water is treated in a Navy owned Multimedia filter plant with a capacity of 500,000 gallons per day. The plant was constructed in 1997 and consists of filtering and treating using garnet, sand, anthracite coal, chlorine, aluminum sulfate, and a dry polymer. Normal station water usage is 120,000 gallons per day. Additionally, there are 5 steel on-ground storage tanks with a combined capacity of 1,400,000 gallons. Three of these tanks were constructed in the 1960s and two were constructed in the 1970s. Overall, there is about 8 miles of combined potable water piping consisting of ductile iron and transite (asbestos filled cement) ranging in sizes to 14-inch diameter. Station fire protection also uses the potable water piping. This Request for Information (RFI) is 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 (RFP). 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 RFP will be forthcoming. Interested parties should provide a Statement of Interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length, printed on one side only, and double-spaced) on or before 20 March 2001. 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 for which the utility is located and US Environmental Protection Agency, Region III; (6) interest shall be indicated for each individual utility system, i.e. list all systems that are of interest. The Government does not intend to issue a conveyance document on the basis of this announcement or otherwise pay for the information solicited. It should be noted that individual RFIs for different utility systems may be issued in the same time frame. A separate response to each RFI is required. There will be no site visits. EMAILADD: shanksca@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil EMAILDESC: <A HREF="mailto:shanksca@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil EMAILDESC: shanksca">shanksca</A>

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