The City of Alhambra is soliciting Proposals from qualified firms for Proposals From Qualified Firms for Professional Design Services for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (Hvac) at Alhambra Fire Station 71. The successful proposer shall be expected to prepare 100% of the construction documents which consists of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Controls, and Structural Drawings (MEPC&S). Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted in writing via email by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to: Jasmin Elepano Management Analyst Email: jelepano@cityofalhambra.org. The City of Alhambra is interested in receiving proposals from qualified consulting firms to prepare a comprehensive engineering/HVAC design bidding documents which includes Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Controls, and Structural Drawings (MEPC&S) to be used for the construction of the improvements, and should therefore be complete in detail and contain all necessary information. Drawings shall conform to standard professional practice and applicable rules, codes, and regulations (local, state, and federal).
The general scope of work includes, but not limited to, the following:
1. Compile HVAC Upgrade Construction Documents to include the design to perform the following upgrades:
a. Install new Variable Refrigerant Fan (VRF) Coil Units for all condition spaces.
b. Install new ventilation air fans to feed fresh air to the new VRF fan coils.
c. Provide backup split system unit to serve data/communication room.
d. Install new exhaust fans in bathrooms and other areas.
e. Reroute the outside air intake away from the diesel fuel pumping station.
f. Remove the chiller, chilled water pump, heating hot water boiler, and heating hot water pumps and other appurtenances from the mechanical room.
g. Remove/replace the existing indoor air handling units.
h. Depending on the results of the asbestos abatement due diligence report (performed
by others), the chilled water and hot water piping may be abandoned in place.
Reflect mechanical scope in construction documents.
i. Instead of the above scope, provide a 100% engineered design for a complete a
HVAC system which will provide the best solution based on the site
conditions. Outline the plan in the proposal response.
2. Review information provided.
3. Perform site surveys to review existing conditions and gather data.
4. Work with asbestos contractor and City of Alhambra to determine the best solution and
criteria as it relates to the HVAC upgrade.
5. Generate necessary backgrounds.
6. Generate demolition and remodel plans.
7. Preform load calculations to determine HVAC equipment sizes.
8. Compile Title 24 documentation.
9. Compile Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Controls and Structural Drawings (MEPC&S) required for plan check and for construction. Drawings to be completed by licensed engineers. This drawing set will include equipment schedules, Title 24 sheets, single-line diagrams and necessary details.
10. Transmit documents to the City of Alhambra for review.
11. Revise documents based on review comments.
12. Transmit documents to the City for plan review.
13. Respond to City plan check requirements.
14. Develop RFP for competitive bidding. City Council Award of Contract August 26, 2024 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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