Mechanical Engineering Services for BCHA

The Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) in Boulder County, Colorado is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified mechanical engineering firms to provide comprehensive mechanical engineering services under a continuing services contract. The procurement encompasses full mechanical engineering support for housing development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, and renovation activities across multiple BCHA properties throughout Boulder County, with deliverables including evaluation of existing mechanical systems and infrastructure, feasibility analysis and project planning, design of complete mechanical systems for new construction and existing buildings, rehabilitation and renovation support, construction phase services, and energy efficiency and sustainability improvements. Required services encompass site visits and field investigations, mechanical system planning for repair and replacement options, design of heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, and domestic hot water systems, controls and commissioning support, design development and construction document preparation, sustainability and energy performance evaluation, RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, and site observations. Evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale across three criteria: Demonstrated Capability and Work Product (40 points), assessing relevant experience, similar project work, key personnel, and capacity; Understanding of Scope and Approach (35 points), evaluating understanding of BCHA needs, proposed approach clarity, ability to support multiple projects, and coordination skills; and Firm and Team Qualifications (25 points), examining work quality, references, reliability, communication, and problem-solving abilities. The Statement of Qualifications submission deadline is February 13, 2026, with the posting date of January 29, 2026. All work product created under the contract becomes the exclusive property of BCHA, and contractors must demonstrate compliance with applicable codes, standards, and sustainability requirements.

No specific set-asides or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises are detailed in the solicitation documents; however, all respondents must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act and Equal Opportunity requirements. Prospective contractors must complete a Sustainability Questionnaire addressing eleven key sustainability criteria including certifications, supply chain management, sustainable transportation practices, environmental compliance history, and resource efficiency programs, which will inform the contractor selection process. Insurance requirements are substantial and mandatory, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits with Employer's Liability minimums of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 per disease, Umbrella/Excess Liability ($1,000,000), Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions ($1,000,000 per loss and aggregate on a claims-made basis), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate). No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis through a short-list arrangement; projects valued under $10,000 may be assigned directly to any short-listed vendor, while projects valued at $10,000 or greater will require competitive quotes solicited from all contracted vendors. No specific award value, budget range, or contract duration is disclosed in the available solicitation materials; interested vendors should contact procurement@bouldercounty.gov for additional details regarding pricing, contract terms, and other administrative requirements.