Queen's University Bonfire #Q-2026-035-EL

Design Services for Electrified Heating and Cooling System at Queen's University West Campus

Queen's University is seeking a consultant to design an electrified heating and cooling system for four buildings at its West Campus Central Plant, including Duncan McArthur Hall. - Scope covers conceptual and detailed design services only; no equipment procurement at this stage - Consultant will develop multiple conceptual designs for an electrified building and domestic hot water heating system - Options to be considered include electric boilers, air source heat pumps, and ground source heat pumps - Replacement of the existing chiller and cooling system is included - Key objectives: - Reduce CO2e emissions - Maximize use of heat pump capacity - Enable summer shutdown of boilers - Allow for future expansion of the system - Maintain an unattended, guarded plant status - Some existing natural gas boilers may be retained for peak load, or a smaller new boiler may be added - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified in this solicitation - Procurement is strictly for design services; equipment selection will occur in later phases

Description

The consultant will develop multiple conceptual designs for an electrified building and domestic hot water heating system in four buildings served by the West Campus Central Plant, and replace the chiller and cooling system for Duncan McArthur Hall. The project aims to reduce CO2e emissions, utilize heat pump capacity, allow summer shutdown of boilers, accommodate expansion, and maintain unattended guarded plant status. The electrified heating system options include electric boilers, air source heat pumps, or ground source heat pumps, with some natural gas boilers possibly retained for peak load. The project schedule includes conceptual design reports by February 2027, design option selection by April 2027, and detailed design by October 2027, with construction expected in winter 2027/spring 2028.

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