S02_01 512-23-154 Loch Raven Boiler - Final Narrative.pdf

This document is a 100% Final Bid Narrative for constructing Consolidated Boiler Spaces at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The project involves building a new 1-story, approximately 5,000 square foot boiler facility to consolidate existing satellite heating hot water boilers into a common plant. The new boiler plant will have N+1 heating hot water capacity to serve end-use equipment connected to the existing distribution system, with three boilers rotating in a programmed duty cycle and one boiler maintained in standby capacity.

The proposed boiler system will have dual-fuel capability, using natural gas as the primary fuel source and fuel oil as backup, with an input capacity of 8,164 MBH and output capacity of 6,695 MBH. The project includes comprehensive engineering and design components across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, architectural, fire suppression, plumbing, and communication systems. The design team comprises several specialized firms covering architecture, hazmat, fire protection, civil engineering, commissioning, cost estimation, physical security, air permitting, and surveying. The project is scheduled for completion on 07/07/2025, with a total estimated boiler plant capacity to serve Buildings 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and future Buildings 8 and 9.