]][1.5.3
Utility Services for Diego Garcia Projects
a.
housing. The prevailing rate for potable water is .07 per
thousand gallons.
b.
No charge for brackish water.
c.
Electrical power available is primary, 2400 volt 3 phase, 3 wire,
60 cycle AC, secondary voltages may be 120/208 or 120/240 volts.
The prevailing rate for electricity is
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.0647 per kilowatt hour
(KWH).
d.
Sewage costs at
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.09 per 3800 L KGAL.
e.
Provide new meters for potable water and electricity. The cost of
utility services furnished may be reduced by the cost the
Government would normally pay for comparable meters if, at the end
of the job, the meters are delivered to the Government in good
condition.
[1.5.3.1
Contractor-Owned and Operated Radio Telecommunications
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NOTE: Use for Diego Garcia projects.
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If approved, the Contractor may erect a transmitter/receiver and antenna.
Submit for approval, 30 calendar days prior to the use of the equipment,
the type of radio equipment power and band width of the equipment.
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Off-Island
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NOTE: Use for Diego Garcia projects.
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The Government will provide military message communication from Diego
Garcia at no cost. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of
retransmitting messages through commercial sources. Process messages
through the Contracting Officer. Messages will be screened and limited use
of communication facilities will be permitted. Private messages will be
permitted only for emergencies. The Navy voice communication system will
not be available for use by the Contractor. A local vendor provides
commercial voice and teletype services for [.32] per minute.
]]1.5.4
Utility Services for Wake Island
[a.
Potable water may not be available for construction during dry
periods. Desalinized water available during dry periods at
00.00 per day for 114-150 kL 30,000-40,000 gallons per day.
b.
Available primary voltage is 4160 volts, 3 phase, 3 wire, 60
cycle.
Secondary is 120/208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycle.]
[1.5.5
Telephones at Midway, Wake, and Diego Garcia
On-Island service may be obtained if lines are available.
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