4-1. Specifications.pdf
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- Mechanical Engineering Services for BCHA
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- SOQ-246-26
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- Boulder County, Colorado
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This is a Specifications document for mechanical engineering services issued by the Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) in Colorado for a continuing services contract. The BCHA is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified mechanical engineering firms to provide comprehensive mechanical engineering services supporting housing development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, and renovation activities across various BCHA properties throughout Boulder County. The scope of services encompasses evaluation of existing mechanical systems and infrastructure, support for feasibility analysis and project planning, design of complete mechanical systems for new construction and existing buildings, rehabilitation and renovation support, and construction phase services. Specific services include existing conditions evaluation through site visits and field investigations, mechanical system planning and feasibility analysis for repair and replacement options, design of heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, and domestic hot water systems serving residential units and common areas, controls and commissioning support, preparation of design development and construction documents, sustainability and energy performance evaluation, and construction phase services including RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, and site observations.
The specifications document does not include explicit pricing terms, set-aside information, incumbent details, response dates, due dates, or contract term specifics. The services are designed to improve energy efficiency, system reliability, durability, and long-term operability while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and sustainability requirements. Interested firms should contact procurement@bouldercounty.gov for additional questions regarding the Boulder County procurement process. The document emphasizes coordination with architectural, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, as well as potential coordination with energy or sustainability consultants for projects incorporating renewable or alternative energy systems and electrification strategies.
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Specifications - Full Mechanical Engineering Services
1. Project Overview
Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified mechanical engineering firms to provide full mechanical 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 Objectives
Mechanical engineering services are required to:
• Evaluate existing mechanical systems and infrastructure.
• Support feasibility analysis, planning, and project definition.
• Design complete mechanical systems for new construction and existing buildings.
• Support rehabilitation, renovation, and capital improvement projects.
• Improve energy efficiency, system reliability, durability, and long-term operability.
• Support compliance with applicable codes, standards, and sustainability requirements.
3. Full Mechanical Engineering Scope of Services
The mechanical engineer shall provide the following services, as applicable to each assignment.
3.1 Existing Conditions Evaluation
• Review available mechanical, architectural, and operational documentation.
• Perform site visits and field investigations.
• Identify existing systems for heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, and domestic hot water.
• Identify existing fuel sources and distribution systems.
• Assess system condition, capacity, remaining useful life, and operational performance.
• Identify code compliance issues and deficiencies.
• Document findings and recommendations.
3.2 Mechanical System Planning and Feasibility
• Evaluate mechanical system alternatives for new construction and existing buildings.
• Analyze repair, replacement, and upgrade options.
• Evaluate centralized versus decentralized system configurations.
• Support feasibility studies and early project planning.
• Provide preliminary system recommendations and narratives.
• Support early cost planning and budgeting.
3.3 Mechanical Design Services
• Design heating systems.
• Design cooling systems.
• Design ventilation and exhaust systems.
• Design domestic hot water systems.
• Design fuel gas piping systems.
• Design mechanical systems serving:
o Residential units o Common areas o Community spaces o Mechanical rooms o Laundry rooms o Commercial or mixed-use spaces, where applicable
• Prepare mechanical calculations, layouts, and equipment sizing.
• Coordinate mechanical design with architectural, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Incorporate applicable energy codes and mechanical standards.
3.4 Controls, Commissioning, and Performance
• Develop sequences of operation for mechanical systems.
• Coordinate building automation and control systems.
• Support testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB).
• Support system start-up and functional testing.
• Support commissioning activities when required.
3.5 Design Development and Construction Documents
• Prepare mechanical engineering drawings.
• Prepare technical specifications.
• Prepare equipment schedules and control narratives.
• Support permitting and regulatory review processes.
• Respond to jurisdictional comments and revise documents as required.
3.6 Rehabilitation and Renovation Support
• Design mechanical system replacements and upgrades.
• Support phased construction in occupied buildings.
• Address mechanical systems associated with unit renovations.
• Evaluate system performance issues affecting rehabilitation or renovation work.
3.7 Sustainability and Energy Performance
• Support energy-efficient system selection.
• Support electrification strategies.
• Support renewable or alternative energy systems where applicable.
• Coordinate with energy or sustainability consultants.
• Support long-term operational efficiency and durability.
3.8 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.
• Support installation, testing, and system acceptance.
| Specifications - Full Mechanical Engineering Services |
| 1. Project Overview |
| 2. Project Objectives |
| 3. Full Mechanical Engineering Scope of Services |
| 3.1 Existing Conditions Evaluation |
| 3.2 Mechanical System Planning and Feasibility |
| 3.3 Mechanical Design Services |
| 3.4 Controls, Commissioning, and Performance |
| 3.5 Design Development and Construction Documents |
| 3.6 Rehabilitation and Renovation Support |
| 3.7 Sustainability and Energy Performance |
| 3.8 Construction Phase Services |
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