S -- Privatization of Natural Gas and Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Utility Systems at Fort Huachuca, Arizona

The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), in conjunction with the United States Army, plans to offer the privatization of Natural Gas and Water Distribution Utility Systems and the Wastewater Collection System at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Privatization is defined as the transfer of ownership and responsibility for the operation, maintenance, repair, future upgrades, and future utility systems replacement. As a result of this solicitation, the firm(s) will be selected to assume ownership of the system(s) to meet future needs of the government. The resulting contract, if awarded, will require the Contractor to furnish all facilities, labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to own, operate, and maintain the utility system(s). The Contractor shall manage the maintenance, repairs, replacement, etc. of the systems to assure continuous, adequate, and dependable service for each Government or tenant connection within the service area. The Contractor shall be responsible for each Government or tenant connection within the service area. The Contractor shall be responsible for funding all capital investments required to acquire, operate, and maintain 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 an Easement as an attachment to the RFP. The utility systems will be conveyed via a Bill of Sale upon award of the contract. Past performance information from potential Offeror's shall be submitted as directed by the RFP. For specific information regarding solicitation SP0600-04-R-0109, please visit the DESC website at http://www.desc.dla.mil/DCM/DCMPage.asp?pageid=246 or contact Montrez Nicholson, Contract Specialist, at (703) 767-9406 or Kerri Chambers, Contracting Officer, at (703) 767-8567.