Renovation of an educational facility in Boulder, Colorado. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Reference Number 0000420006 Source ID PU.AG.USA.2569109.2614471.C17317026 Piggyback Contract No Question Deadline 04/21/2026 at 1:00 PM MT Questions are submitted online Yes The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is seeking qualified Engineering teams to provide professional services for the evaluation and potential electrification of the Marine Street Science Center (MSSC) located in Boulder, Colorado. This project is part of CU Boulder's broader campus decarbonization and electrification goals, which aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based heating systems and transition to all-electric building systems where feasible. The Marine Street Science Center is an existing facility originally constructed in 1957 and has undergone multiple renovations. The building is currently served by a central heating water system consisting of three gas-fired boilers (installed in 2008), a shell-and-tube heat exchanger (installed in 1991), and multiple distribution pumps serving various building heating loops. A recent engineering study identified that while the existing boilers remain within their expected service life, the heat exchanger has exceeded its useful life and the overall system presents an opportunity for modernization. The study also evaluated the feasibility of electrifying the heating system through replacement of the existing gas-fired boilers with electric boilers. Electrification of the system would require significant upgrades to the building's electrical infrastructure, including but not limited to new service capacity, distribution equipment, and likely the installation of a new exterior transformer. The project consists of professional design services to evaluate, plan, and design the electrification of MSSC. The selected team shall provide a comprehensive evaluation and design that includes, but is not limited to, the following: Assessment of the existing heating water system, including boilers, heat exchanger, pumps, and distribution loops Evaluation of building heating loads and confirmation of required electric boiler capacity Analysis of electrical infrastructure requirements, including: New service size and configuration Transformer sizing and location (anticipated exterior, pad-mounted) Impacts to existing electrical distribution systems Coordination with the local utility provider for new electrical service requirements Evaluation of system modifications required to support electrification, including temperature regime adjustments and compatibility with existing coils and piping Development of cost estimates at key design milestones. The project is anticipated to include full design services through construction documents, and may include bidding and construction administration services. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. "Requests for proposals for design services is underway."