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University of Washington Seeks Design-Build Teams for Campus Hot Water Loop Energy Project

The University of Washington is seeking qualified design-build teams to deliver the Pivot – Hot Water Loop Phase 1 energy infrastructure project: - Government Buyer: - University of Washington, Project Delivery Group - Project Scope: - Design and construction of a 6MW electrode steam boiler at the UW Power Plant - Installation of a thermal energy transfer station and associated pumps - Direct bury installation of supply and return hot water piping from the Power Plant to the Chemical Sciences Building - Infrastructure sized for future expansion to connect up to 15 additional campus buildings - Products/Services Requested: - 6MW electrode steam boiler (1 unit) - Thermal energy transfer station (1 unit) - Pumps for hot water distribution (quantity not specified) - Supply and return hot water piping (quantity not specified) - Comprehensive design-build services for the above systems - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with district energy systems and electrode steam boilers - Hydraulic modeling and complex civil construction in urban campus environments - Progressive design-build delivery model with robust safety, insurance, and bonding requirements - Emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting future clean energy initiatives - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified design-build teams - Estimated Contract Value: - Project budget is $47.5 million, with $35.5 million targeted for design-build work - Place of Performance: - University of Washington campus, Seattle, WA

Description

The University of Washington is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified design-build teams to design and construct the Pivot – Hot Water Loop Phase 1 project. The project involves transitioning the University's energy system from fossil fuel-based steam generation to a low-carbon hot water distribution network, including the design and construction of a 6MW electrode steam boiler, thermal energy transfer station, pumps, and direct bury installation of hot water piping. The system is designed to accommodate future campus expansion with 15 additional connections. A pre-submission meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2026, and the bid submission deadline is May 29, 2026.

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