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M -- PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT BOLLING AFB, WASHINGTON DC SOL 9716-09-03 DUE 123198 POC Ed Von Hagel (703) 836-3855 ext 21, or Dave Stinson (703) 836-3855 ext 28 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the POCs via E-Mail., evonhagel@msn.com or cstinson@erols.com. PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT BOLLING AFB, WASHINGTON DC, SOL: 9716-09-01, DUE: 12/31/98 POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT PURPOSE: The Air Force seeks to identify responsible potential sources and obtain information in regards to privatization of utility systems in accordance with 10 USC 2688, "Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority". Avila Government Services, Inc. on behalf of Bolling AFB is seeking interest and information specifically for the potential privatization of the potable water and wastewater utility systems at Bolling AFB, Washington DC. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership of Bolling AFB's potable water and wastewater utility systems, operation and maintenance and obligation to continue to provide utility service for an indefinite and ongoing period will transfer to a utility service provider. All responsibility for maintaining reliable utility service, including such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs, major system renovations, construction, equipment, manpower and overhead costs will become the utility service provider's responsibility. It is intended that the privatization will ultimately reduce the Air Force's life-cycle costs for operating and maintaining the potable water and wastewater utility systems and services. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS: The following is provided only to give an approximation of the size, scope and general description of the potable water and wastewater utility systems at Bolling AFB. Any numbers may be used for estimating purposes only. Bolling AFB hosts several Air Force and Defense units with a variety of missions. The base covers approximately 600 acres of land including 61 major operational buildings and 1385 units of family housing. Annual potable water consumption is approximately 253,950,000 gallons with a distribution system of approximately 139,280 LF of pipe ranging from under 2 inches up to 18 inches in diameter, and 159 fire hydrants. Wastewater piping is comprised of approximately 74,960LF of pipe, one lift station, 330 manholes, oil/water separators, and grease traps. PROCEDURES: This request to interested parties is for gathering information and is a required component and systematic process to evaluate the interested parties under the Air Force'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. Small Business interests shall note the FAR Part 19 Standard Industrial Codes (SIC) and Size Standards for the utility systems identified in this announcement. Some, all, or any combination of the following may apply. SIC/SS: 4911/4Million (M) Megawatt hours, 4922/$5M, 4923/$5M, 4924/500, 4925/$5M, 4931/$5M, 4932/$5M, 4939/$5M, 4941/$5M, 4952/$5M, 4953/$6M, 4959/$5M, 4961/$9M, 4971/$5M. REQUESTED RESPONSE: Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length). The statement should include as a minimum the following criteria: (1) capability and experience in ownership, operation, maintenance and construction of similar potable water and wastewater utility systems; (2) financial capacity to purchase, expand and operate the utility systems; (3) statement detailing the understanding of the obligation to serve in regards to continuous utility service; (4) statement detailing the legal right to serve, own, operate and maintain utility systems and an understanding of any applicable federal and local utility laws, regulations or franchise requirements affecting utilities in the District of Columbia, and capability of complying with such requirements; (5) statement detailing the understanding of federal, and local environmental laws and regulations and familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for the District of Columbia and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Elaborate proposals or pricing information is neither required nor desired. Under no circumstances will cost data for the existing systems be provided. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. If a site visit and the provision of additional data are later determined necessary, notification will be provided by way of an amendment to this announcement. It should be noted that the RFIs for different utility systems may be issued in the same time frame. A separate response to each RFI is required. Posted 11/30/98 (W-SN275464). (0334)

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