Addendum 1 2027-026M26 Presentation.pptx

This is an Addendum 1 presentation document for a Colorado state contract (2027-026M26) involving the upgrade of heat plant controls systems in Building 35 at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP). The project scope includes upgrading the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for the central heat plant that supplies steam to the CMHHIP campus, three Department of Corrections buildings, a central kitchen, and one youth service facility. The facility also provides soft water to the south campus and operates two coal boilers installed in 1988 and two dual-fuel boilers (natural gas and diesel) added in 2007. Key deadlines include a request for clarifications due July 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM, final addendum issuance on August 7, 2026, electronic submittals due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM, short list announcement on August 21, 2026, oral interviews scheduled for the week of August 31, 2026, and selection announcement on September 10, 2026.

The state is seeking an architecture and engineering firm with demonstrated experience in central boiler plant design, PLC migration and programmer interface coordination, and the ability to address mechanical, electrical, controls, energy, and life safety issues. The existing controls infrastructure, last updated between 2004 and 2007, relies on outdated Windows 10 and Windows XP platforms with legacy PLC equipment that cannot be sourced locally and exhibits inconsistent communication capabilities. The project evaluation should determine whether certain pneumatic control valves are candidates for conversion to electric systems while assessing associated safety concerns. Qualified firms should propose innovative solutions that provide long-term value and address the multiple equipment upgrades the boilers have undergone throughout their operational history.