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E -- PRIVATIZATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS AT BOLLING AFB, WASHINGTON D.C. SOL 9716-09-01 DUE 122498 POC Ed Von Hagel (703) 836-3855 ext 21 or Dave Stinson (703) 836-3855 ext 28 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the POC's by e-mail., evonhagel@msn.com or cstinson@erols.com. Sources are sought by Avila Government Services, Inc. (Avila), under its contract with the United States Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency (AFCESA), to express interest in the purchase or long term lease of the water and wastewater systems at Bolling Air Force Base (AFB), Washington DC. Under the referenced contract, Avila is performing a privatization study for the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. As a part of the study, Avila. is seeking non-binding Letters of Interest from sources interested in privatizing the above mentioned utility systems. Privatization will transfer the responsibility for ownership, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Government-owned distribution systems and the responsibility for securing competitive and comprehensive utility service (including delivery, transmission, and distribution) to such systems, in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. Bolling AFB hosts several Air Force and Defense units with a variety ofmissions. The base covers approximately 600 Acres of land including 61 major operational buildings and 1385 units of family housing. The following system parameters are approximations. Water Distribution: annual consumption 253,950,000 gallons; piping length 139,280 LF. Wastewater Collection: piping length 74,960 LF. The study being conducted includes identifying potential parties to determine the level of industry interest, and to receive input concerning what is attractive or unacceptable in the concept. Parties having an interest in privatizing one of more of the utilities should submit a Letter of Interest to the point of contact. Respondents will be provided with additional technical information regarding the specific utility systems though no operating cost data will be included. The Letter of Interest should include a company profile and experience statement demonstrating experience in owning and/or operating the type of utility systems for which interest has been expressed. The Letter of Interest should also include a brief statement describing any applicable licenses or franchise agreements. Posted 11/24/98 (W-SN274360). (0328)

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