4-1. Specifications.pdf

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Structural Engineering Services for BCHA
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SOQ-235-26
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Boulder County, Colorado

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This specifications document outlines structural engineering services requirements for the Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) in Colorado under a continuing services contract. BCHA is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified structural engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional services supporting housing development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, and renovation activities across various BCHA properties throughout Boulder County. The scope of services encompasses existing conditions evaluation, structural feasibility and planning analysis, structural design services for new construction and existing buildings, design development and construction document preparation, rehabilitation and renovation support, and construction phase services. Key service areas include reviewing existing structural systems and materials, performing site investigations, evaluating structural condition and code compliance, designing foundations and load-resisting systems, coordinating with other design disciplines, preparing structural calculations and drawings, supporting permitting processes, designing repairs and modifications, and providing construction administration services including RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, and field observations. Deliverables include existing conditions assessment memoranda, structural feasibility evaluations, structural calculations and analyses, engineering drawings and specifications, and construction phase reports.

The specifications document does not contain information regarding pricing terms, set-asides, contract duration, renewal options, response deadlines, site visit requirements, bidder conferences, award dates, funding sources, or financial amounts. Interested firms should direct inquiries to procurement@bouldercounty.gov for additional details regarding the Boulder County procurement process and contract terms.

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Structural Engineering Services

1. Project Overview

Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified structural engineering firms to provide professional structural engineering services under a continuing services contract. Services will support housing development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, and renovation activities at various BCHA properties throughout Boulder County.

2. Project Objective

Structural engineering services are required to:

• Evaluate existing structural systems and conditions.

• Support feasibility analysis and early project planning.

• Design structural systems for new construction and existing buildings.

• Support rehabilitation, renovation, and capital improvement projects.

• Ensure structural safety, durability, constructability, and code compliance.

• Support coordination with other design disciplines and construction teams.

3. Structural Engineering Scope of Services

The structural engineer shall provide the following services, as applicable to each assignment.

3.1 Existing Conditions Evaluation

• Review available architectural, structural, and construction documentation.

• Perform site visits and field investigations.

• Identify existing structural systems and materials.

• Evaluate structural condition, capacity, and performance.

• Identify deficiencies, deterioration, or damage.

• Evaluate compliance with applicable codes and standards.

• Document findings and recommendations.

3.2 Structural Feasibility and Planning

• Evaluate structural feasibility for proposed new construction, additions, or modifications.

• Assess reuse of existing structural systems where applicable.

• Evaluate structural impacts of proposed renovations or changes in use.

• Provide preliminary structural concepts and recommendations.

• Support early cost planning and constructability considerations.

3.3 Structural Design Services

• Design structural systems for buildings and structures.

• Design foundations in coordination with geotechnical recommendations.

• Design gravity and lateral load-resisting systems.

• Design structural framing systems.

• Design slabs, decks, and structural components.

• Coordinate structural design with architectural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Prepare structural calculations and analyses.

• Incorporate applicable building codes and standards.

3.4 Design Development and Construction Documents

• Prepare structural engineering drawings.

• Prepare technical specifications related to structural systems.

• Prepare structural details, schedules, and notes.

• Support permitting and regulatory review processes.

• Respond to jurisdictional comments and revise documents as required.

3.5 Rehabilitation and Renovation Support

• Design structural repairs, strengthening, and modifications.

• Evaluate impacts of selective demolition or phased construction.

• Support renovations in occupied buildings where applicable.

• Address structural issues associated with building rehabilitation and upgrades.

3.6 Construction Phase Services

• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).

• Review shop drawings and submittals.

• Attend construction coordination meetings as requested.

• Perform site visits and field observations.

• Provide clarification and support during construction.

4. Deliverables

Deliverables shall include, as applicable:

• Existing conditions assessment memoranda

• Structural feasibility evaluations

• Structural calculations and analyses

• Structural engineering drawings and specifications

• Construction phase responses and field reports

Structural Engineering Services
1. Project Overview
2. Project Objective
3. Structural Engineering Scope of Services
3.1 Existing Conditions Evaluation
3.2 Structural Feasibility and Planning
3.3 Structural Design Services
3.4 Design Development and Construction Documents
3.5 Rehabilitation and Renovation Support
3.6 Construction Phase Services

4. Deliverables

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