Lake Tahoe Unified School District Planet bids #143028

Geothermal Feasibility Study for City of South Lake Tahoe Municipal Facilities

The City of South Lake Tahoe Public Works department is seeking proposals for a geothermal feasibility study at several municipal facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of South Lake Tahoe, Public Works Department - Contact: Ricky Riddle, CIP/Facilities Program Manager - Scope of Work: - Conduct a geothermal feasibility study focused on ground-source heat pump (GSHP) systems - Facilities include: Explore Tahoe Visitor Center, Recreation & Aquatic Center, new Fire Station, and other city infrastructure with high energy or natural gas usage - Assess technical viability, economic feasibility, lifecycle costs, and optimization of federal incentives (notably IRA Section 48 ITC direct pay) - Initial phase is a desktop-level assessment; potential for site visits or test bores if funding allows - Products/Services Requested: - Geothermal feasibility study services (no specific OEMs or part numbers listed) - Analysis of snowmelt systems, pool heating, and HVAC integration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in cold-climate GSHP systems, municipal snowmelt, and pool heating - Experience with federal tax credits and public-sector projects - Team must include licensed mechanical engineers (PE) - Familiarity with California/Tahoe Basin projects preferred - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking qualified mechanical engineering firms or geothermal specialists to conduct a geothermal feasibility study. The study involves providing budgetary estimates and preliminary feasibility assessments for deploying ground-source heat pump systems at key municipal facilities and other geothermal applications. The primary goal is to evaluate technical viability, economic feasibility, lifecycle costs, and federal incentive optimization to reduce natural gas use in a cold, snowy climate. The scope includes assessing snowmelt systems, recreation and aquatic center heating, a new fire station, and citywide geothermal applications. The study will start as a desktop-level assessment with potential expansion depending on funding and priorities.

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