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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 05, 2004 FBO #0891
SOURCES SOUGHT

S -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR PRIVATIZATION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION AND WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS AT U. S. ARMY GARRISON, WEST POINT, NY

Notice Date

5/3/2004
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

221310 — Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
 

Contracting Office

Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics Operations, Defense Energy Support Center, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060-6222
 

ZIP Code

22060-6222
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-SP0600-04-0558
 

Response Due

5/21/2004
 

Archive Date

6/5/2004
 

Point of Contact

Douglas Smith, Contract Specialist, Phone 703-767-9409, Fax 703-767-2382, - Benita Jackson, Contract Specialist, Phone 703 767-9407, Fax 703 767-2382,
 

E-Mail Address

Douglas.G.Smith@dla.mil, benita.jackson@dla.mil
 

Description

Description This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), in conjunction with the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM), Army Material Command and, the U. S. Army Garrison, West Point, NY, seeks to identify responsible potential sources and obtain information in regards to possible privatization of utility systems in accordance with 10 USC 2688, "Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority" for Utility Privatization of the Wastewater Treatment and Collection System & Water Treatment and Distribution Systems. The potential privatization action will include transfer of ownership, operation and maintenance, and the obligation to serve. The Army will not transfer ownership of land or any land lease interest for U.S. Army Garrison, West Point, NY, and will grant easements and leases, with concurrence of the underlying leaseholder where applicable, for access to land associated with each utility system. U.S. Army Garrison, West Point, NY (West Point) The United States Military Academy is located approximately 50 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River. The campus and central post area comprise only a small portion of the nearly 16,000-acre reservation. From the day of its founding on March 16, 1802, West Point has grown in its size and stature, but it remains committed to the task of producing commissioned leaders of character for America 's Army. The Water Treatment and Distribution System consist of the following: a. Lusk Water Plant-4 MGD capacity. Limited to 2.8 currently; constructed 1932. Stony Lonesome Plant-2 MGD capacity; constructed 1970. Camp Buckner Plant-.3 MGD capacity; constructed 1994 (Seasonal, April-October). b. The water supply lakes in the watershed are: Popolopen Lake-500 MG, Stillwell Lake- 720 MG, Mine Lake- 64 MG, Long Pond- 250 MG, Lusk Reservoir- 78 MG. c. The usable volume of water is 850 MG. The peak safe yield of the entire system under normal conditions is 5.2 MGD. The average daily water usage is 2.3 MGD and will peak at over 5 MGD during summer months. d. Water for the Lusk Plant comes from a 20? gravity pipeline starting at Popolopen Brook and flowing approximately 6.5 miles to Lusk Reservoir. Water for the Stony Lonesome Plant is pumped from Long Pond through at 20? line approximately 5 miles in length. The Camp Buckner Plant draws water from Popolopen Lake. All plants have auxiliary generators in the event of loss of power. e. The Lusk, Stony and Camp Buckner Plants utilize pre chlorination, flocculation, sedimentation, rapid sand filtration, and post chlorination prior to delivering water into the distribution system. The Lusk and Stony Plants use gas chlorination, polyaluminum chloride, sodium carbonate and fluoride in the treatment process. The Camp Buckner Plant uses sodium hypochlorite, polyaluminum chloride and sodium carbonate in its treatment process. f. The Stony and Camp Buckner Plants are fully automatic with the exception of the backwash function. The Lusk Plant is semi automatic. g. The distribution systems for the water plants consist of approximately 60 miles of pipe ranging in size of 1? through 24? diameter. Materials used for mains are cast iron, steel, ductile iron, plastic, and transite. h. There are 12 storage tanks in the 3 systems (8 concrete and 4 steel). The storage capacity ranges from 175K gallons to 2.2 MG. i. There are 5 separate Water Districts at West Point main campus area. The Lusk Plant supplies District 1, 2, and 3. Stony Plant supplies Districts 4 and 5. Through a system of pumps and pressure reducing stations water can be moved between Districts if required. j. There are approximately five athletic fields and the parade field that include irrigation systems. There are also public water fountains at various locations. There is snow making equipment that is part of the ski slope that is served with potable water. Raw water service is provided to the golf course for irrigation. The irrigation systems, snow making systems and water fountains are not part of the privatization, but service to these facilities is part of the system. k. Approximately 11 wells at various locations are also included. These wells are located at Constitution Island and various areas in what is referred to as the ranges. l. Although the watershed is not included in the solicitation there might be a requirement for watershed protections services. Such services as dam inspections, maintenance of reservoir mechanical systems, stream and shoreline maintenance, monitoring and treatment of raw water for algae may be required. m. Water resources planning and design services will also be required. Wastewater Collection and Treatment System consists of the following: a. Target Field Wastewater Treatment Facility - The construction for the Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant was started in August 1971 and the plant went into operation in October of 1973. The plant is rated at 2.06 mgd and discharges with a NYSPDES permit into the Hudson River. An auxiliary generator is provided to operate the plant in case of power outage. b. The collection system for the Target Field Wastewater Treatment facility consists of 7 lift stations and approximately 30 miles of clay, cast iron, PVC and concrete pipelines varying in size from 4 inches to 28 inches. There are approximately 834 wastewater manholes. The wastewater enters the plant at 2 points bringing the wastewater from north & south ends of the Post. c. Wastewater Lift Stations: South Site Pump Station: Pumps wastewater from south end of post, overflow is into the Hudson River. Station has two variable speed pumps. Each station is rated at 1,875 gpm. Total dynamic head (TDH) is 65 ft, with a 50 H.P. motor. 12-inch diameter cast iron pipe force main for 3600 ft to gravity sewer. Alarm to power plant. Stony Lonesome Pump Station: Pumps wastewater from 20 sets of quarters in Stoney Lonesome Housing area: Station has two pumps rated at 100 gpm with 40 ft of TDH, 5 H.P. motors. 4-inch diameter cast iron pipe force main for 210 ft to gravity sewer. Local alarm. Bldg 609, 627, and 767 Pump Station: These three facilities are underground pits equipped with identical equipment. Each station has 2 submersible pumps that pump to gravity wastewater lines. Local visual and audio alarm. Howze Field Pump Station: Pumps wastewater from Michie Stadium to South Post collection system. Station has two wastewater pumps. Each pump is rated as 300 gpm, 25 ft TDH, at 5 H.P. 12-inch cast iron pipe force main for 75 ft to gravity system. Local alarm. Commissary Area pump station is equipped with 2 150 gpm centrifugal pumps. Local visual and audio alarm. d. Camp Buckner Wastewater Treatment - The construction for the Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant was started in 1971 and the plant went into operation in 1973. The plant is rated at .25 mgd and discharges with a NYSPDES permit into the Popolopen Creek. An auxiliary generator is provided to operate the plant in case of power outage. The collection system for the Camp Buckner Wastewater Treatment facility consists of 2 pump stations and approximately 5.8 miles of clay, cast iron, PVC and concrete pipe trunk lines varying in size from 6 inches to 10 inches. The wastewater comes from Camp Buckner & Camp Natural Bridge. 3.8 miles of 10-inch gravity and 8 inch force main line deliver the effluent to Popolopen Creek. Part of the effluent line is above ground and in proximity to the West Point?s drinking water supply. Increased monitoring is provided. The Contractor(s) shall furnish all facilities, labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to own, maintain and operate the utility system(s) in a safe and reliable condition. 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. Real property interests will be conveyed in the form of an Easement as an attachment to the Request For Proposal (RFP). The utility system(s) will be conveyed via a Bill of Sale upon award of the contract. At this time, no solicitation exists: therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. HOWEVER, BE ADVISED THAT SOLICITATION ISSUANCE IS ANTICIPATED ON OR ABOUT MAY 25, 2004. Offerors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirement are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought including, commercial market information and company information via e-mail or facsimile (703-767-2382) to Mily Le, Mily.Le@dla.mil no later than May 21, 2004. RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: company name, address, point of contact, phone number and e-mail address; business size and status such as disadvantaged, 8(a) or HUBZone; corporate affiliations; potential joint venture partners, teaming partners, and/or major subcontractor or (prime). Please direct any questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist for this action: Douglas Smith, Douglas.G.Smith@dla.mil . Original Point of Contact The POC for this action is Mily Le, Phone: 703-767-2387, Fax: 703-767-2382, Email: Mily.Le@dla.mil.
 

Place of Performance

Address: U.S. Army Garrison, West Point, NY

Zip Code: 10996-5000

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00578529-W 20040505/040503211537 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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