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S -- PRIVATIZATION OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS AT ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE (AFB), MD SOL SP0600-00-R-0085 DUE 112900 POC Contract Specialist, Michael White at (703) 767-9653, or Contracting Officer, Jacob Moser at (703) 767-8333 WEB: Click here to review or download the solicitation when, http://www.desc.dla.mil/main/a/iscd.htm. E-MAIL: For additional information or clarification and to, mwhite@desc.dla.mil or jmoser @desc.dla.mil. The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), in conjunction with the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA), plans to offer the privatization of existing applicable water and wastewater systems located at Andrews AFB, MD, including the water distribution and sanitary wastewater collection systems at the Brandywine Receiver Site; Brandywine Housing Area; and Davidsonville Transmitter Site. 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, firm(s) will be selected to assume ownership of the abovementioned 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: Andrews AFB (Main Base) Water Distribution System: The main base has no potable water treatment facilities or wells and the entire demand for potable water is supplied by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). WSSC has service mains located along the north, east and western boundaries of the main base. Water is currently provided to the main base through a 14-inch main located along the northern boundary near Forestville Road and an 8-inch main located on the eastern boundary near Fechet Avenue. The water distribution system includes more than 2,000 laterals with almost 340,000 feet of pipe ranging in size from 1-inch up to 14-inches in diameter. The water system also includes two potable water storage towers of 250,000 and 500,000 gallons, which are not required for the adequate supply of water at the main base; the water towers are not flushed and the water in them is stagnant. The fire-fighting network of hydrants is also supplied water by WSSC. In addition to the network of fire hydrants, there are three separate fire suppression (deluge) networks for the hangers located at the site. One network provides service for the hangers along the eastern side of the flight line, one network services the hangers along the western side of the line, and the third services the Air Force One Hanger. The present demand for potable water at the main base is approximately 584 million gallons annually. The system consists of approximately 43,500 linear feet (LF) of 10- and 14-inch asbestos cement pipe; 222,000 LF of cast iron pipe ranging in size from 3 to 18 inches; 2,500 LF of 1 1/2- and 2-inch galvanized steel pipe; 3,900 LF of Ductile iron pipe ranging from 3 to 12 inches; 39,000 LF of 6- and 8-inch PVC; 36,000 LF of 1 1/2- and 2-inch copper pipe; 530 valve gates from 2 to 18 inches; 374 valve handholes; 32 meters; 14 water fire pumps; 5 backflow devices; 353 hydrants; two 250,000 gallon water storage tanks; one 500,000 gallon water storage tank; and three rectifiers. Wastewater Collection System: The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) provides wastewater treatment for all sanitary wastes generated at Andrews AFB. It has collection lines that run along State Route 4 near the northeast section of the base and also along State Route 337 and 5 near the northwest section of the base. The wastewater from the entire east side of the base is collected through a system of gravity pipe and force mains to a 12-inch gravity main that connects with a 12-inch WSSC line near Dower House Road at State Route 4. The west side of the base feeds through a collection system of gravity pipe and force mains to a 21-inch gravity main that connects with a 21-inch WSSC line at the west side of the base just south of the hospital. The main base disposes of approximately 470 million gallons per year. The wastewater collection system includes pipe, lift stations and force mains installed beginning in the 1940's with some new additions installed in the 1990's. The system includes approximately 385,000 linear feet of piperanging in size from 3-inch force mains to 21-inch gravity pipes; 94 lift station pumps; and over 2,400 service laterals from facilities and family housing units. Brandywine Receiver Site Water Distribution System: A single water well located at the facility provides the potable water supply. Treated potable water is stored in an elevated 15,000-gallon storage tank. Potable water is fed to the two buildings at the site through a 4-inch main. An additional water well located on the facility provides the water supply for fire protection, which is distributed through a 6-inch main. The permits with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) allow for the withdrawal of 3,000 gallons per day at the Brandywine Receiver site. The system consists of 1,500 LF of 3-, 4- and 6-inch galvanized steel pipe; 70 LF of 2-inch copper pipe; 3 gate valves; two handholes; two wells; two pump stations; three pumps; one backflow device; two hydrants; two rectifiers; a 100,00 gallon fire protection storage tank; and a 15,000 storage tank. Wastewater Collection System: The wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system consists of approximately 2,200 linear feet of 2-inch, 4-inch and 6-inch pipe, treatment pumps, and a treatment system with a discharge pipe to a nearby perennial creek. The treatment system is capable of handling up to 8,000 gallons per day and includes aeration and activated sludge. All wastewater is collected and transported to the main base for disposal. Brandywine Housing Area Water Distribution System: A single water well located at the site provides potable water supply. Treated potable water is stored in an above ground 16,500-gallon storage tank. Water pressure is provided by a compressed air system. Potable water is fed to the 12 housing units through a 1 1/2-inch main. Water for fire protection is distributed via a 6-inch main. The permits with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) allow for the withdrawal of 2,600 gallons per day at the Brandywine housing area. The system consistsof 215 LF of 6-inch galvanized steel pipe; 790 LF of 1 1/2- and 2-inch copper pipe; 9 gate valves; one well; one pump and pump station; one backflow device; two hydrants; one rectifier; and a 16,500-gallon storage tank. Wastewater Collection System: The wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system consists of approximately 763 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch pipe, 2 treatment pumps, a septic tank and sand filtration pit, chlorination treatment system, and discharge pipe to a nearby perennial creek. The treatment system of septic tank, sand filtration pit and chlorination is capable of handling up to 5,000 gallons per day. All wastewater is collected and transported to the main base for disposal. Davidsonville Transmitter Site Water Distribution System: A single water well located at the facility provides the potable water supply. Treated potable water is stored in an elevated 15,000-gallon storage tank. Potable water is fed to the two buildings at the site through a 2 1/2-inch main. Water for fire protection is distributed through a 6-inch main. The permits with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) allow for the withdrawal of 4,000 gallons per day at the Davidsonville Transmitter site. The system consists of 1,500 LF of 2 1/2-inch galvanized steel pipe; 900 LF of 1 1/2- and 6-inch PVC; 11 gate valves; two handholes; two pump stations; three pumps; one backflow device; and a 100,000 gallon storage tank. Wastewater Collection System: The wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system consists of approximately 540 linear feet of 4-inch and 6-inch pipe, one treatment pump, a batch treatment system, and discharge pipe to a nearby perennial creek. The treatment system was constructed in 1996 and includes aeration, mixed media filtration, and chemical treatment. The treatment system is a batch operation designed to treat up to 5,000 gallons per day. All wastewater is collected and transported to the main base for disposal. This requirement is unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered. Large businesses are required to submit a subcontracting plan. Interested sources should contact Michael White via e-mail (see below) to be added to the mailing list. A copy of the solicitation will be available after issuance on the Internet at the below listed linkurl. The solicitation will be available on or about August 1, 2000. Posted 07/14/00 (W-SN475183). 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