The United States Air Force (USAF) requests industry review and comments on a DRAFT Request for Proposal (Draft RFP). The Draft RFP identifies a requirement based on Defense Reform Initiative (DRI) #49, dated 23 DEC 98. The DRI requires all DoD utility systems (electric, water, wastewater, steam, and natural gas) be privatized by 30 Sep 2003, except those needed for unique security reasons or when privatization is uneconomical. The resulting contract(s), if awarded, will require the New Provider(s) to furnish all facilities, labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to own, maintain and operate, and accept full liability for the Maxwell/Gunter/VWTS electric, gas, wastewater, and water utility distribution/collection system(s) and the Maxwell AFB central steam and chilled water plants. The New Provider will be required to manage the maintenance, repairs, replacement, etc., of the system(s) to ensure continuous, adequate, and dependable service is distributed to each Government or tenant connection within the service premises. The New Provider will 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. The New Provider will assume ownership of the system(s) and all downstream distribution and collection systems as specified in the Rights of Way (ROW) and lease documents (See Attachment J-6 of the RFP.). The Real Estate documents will be conveyed via a Bill of Sale upon award of the contract. New Provider proposals and plans may become a part of the contract upon the decision to award. The RFP including all available attachments, appendices, and related information is available only through that address. The Government anticipates awarding a Fixed Price Utility Service, indefinite term contract(s). This acquisition is unrestricted. The SIC Code is 4939 and annual size standard is $5,000,000. Large businesses are required to submit a subcontracting plan which meets the requirements of FAR 52.219-9 and AFFARS 5319. Comments on the Draft RFP shall be submitted electronically to Ms. Dale Peaden at e-mail address
[email protected] not later than 4:00 PM CT on 29 September 1999. All comments will be taken into consideration and may result in changes to the final RFP. However, individual written or oral responses will not be provided. Another synopsis will be issued on or about 21 Sep 1999 requesting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ_s)information from potential offerors. Offerors will be notified on approximately 15 Oct 1999 of qualification status. However, no offeror will be denied the opportunity to submit a proposal in response to the final RFP due to be issued on or about 22 Oct 1999.