Kingston Biddingo #F18-CS-FMCS-2023-20

Consulting Services for Library Renovation and Energy Upgrades at Kingston Frontenac Public Library

This opportunity involves the City of Kingston seeking consulting services for a major renovation at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Isabel Turner Branch, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and decarbonization. - Government Buyer: - City of Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Isabel Turner Public Library - Scope of Work: - Architectural and engineering consulting services for design, planning, and contract administration of a major library renovation - Includes amenities such as a pergola reading area, parking lot modifications, new sidewalks, and installation of ground-mounted and carport solar photovoltaic (PV) systems - Emphasis on energy conservation and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, targeting at least 80% GHG emissions reduction - Products and Upgrades Requested: - Boiler upgrades: replacement of two natural gas-fired boilers and domestic hot water heater with electric alternatives (486 MBH each) - Heat pump upgrades: replacement of 15 hydronic force flow terminal heat pumps with higher efficiency units - Lighting upgrades: replacement of all interior and exterior lighting with LED fixtures - Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) installation: four VFDs for main boiler distribution pumps - Makeup Air Unit (MUA) dual fuel upgrades: replacement with dual-fuel heat pump rooftop unit - Carport solar PV installation: 186-kW system in parking lot - Rooftop solar PV installation: 87-kW system on 856 m2 of roof - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with environmental protection zoning and accessibility standards - Potential amendments to site plan agreements - Project includes detailed energy and financial analyses, with phased or aggressive decarbonization implementation scenarios - Consulting services must address both design and contract administration for all upgrades - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments; the focus is on consulting and design services, with future procurement of equipment implied - Submission Details: - Proposals must be submitted electronically; a non-mandatory site visit is available

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks consulting services for a major renovation at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Isabel Turner Branch, located at 935 Gardiners Road, Kingston, ON. The scope includes architectural and engineering services for design and contract administration. Bids must be submitted electronically via Biddingo.com, and a non-mandatory site visit is scheduled. The project involves multiple addenda and includes detailed drawings and appendices.

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