REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN PROFESSIONAL

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1 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Planning, Design & Construction REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN PROFESSIONAL BOWEN SCIENCE BUILDING MODERNIZE BUILDING SYSTEMS Project No October 24, 2014 The University of Iowa (University) intends to retain professional design services from an Iowa based firm for the Bowen Science Building Modernize Building Systems Project. Interested and qualified firms are invited to submit Statement of Qualifications for this project based on the tentative scope of work and information identified below. Project Background The Bowen Science Building was constructed in 1973 and is the most intensely utilized laboratory facility on the University of Iowa campus. The lab space within Bowen Science Building primarily serves the colleges located on the Health Science Campus. The 375,000 gross square foot facility has undergone individual and isolated updates as needed to address pressing research needs, but the systems supporting all of the lab space within the building remain nearly unchanged since constructed 41 years ago. Outdated exhaust systems and space terminal units have begun failing, drastically increasing the operating and maintenance costs. Failing HVAC systems create risk of loss of grant-funded research and research support. Evaluation of the building condition and the benefits of modernizing the existing building systems throughout will create effective pay-back models and energy saving investments. This project will increase system reliability in a cost-effective and energy efficient manner. The following studies have been completed in preparation of the project: 1. Bowen Science Building Retro-commissioning study: Sebesta Blomberg prepared final report dated 12/21/ Bowen Science Building Upgrade and Modernize HVAC study: Sebesta Blomberg prepared final report dated 09/04/2013. Project Description This project modernizes the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system at the Bowen Science Building to address capital renewal needs, improve system efficiency, decrease energy consumption, and reduce operating and maintenance costs. The project will centralize building exhaust systems, review operation of and upgrade space terminal units, and install energy saving HVAC components. Additionally, the building will be occupied and retain normal research activities throughout design and construction. Extreme care and communications will be required to plan the phased project delivery. The estimated project cost is $17,825,000 and is expected to be complete on or before September 30, University Services Building Iowa City, IA Fax

2 Page 2 Project Scope The project will address the following scope items as identified in the Bowen Science Building - Retro Commissioning Study: 1. Recommission Variable Air Volume (VAV) terminal units: Identifies the failed components and the repair work required to restore complete functionality to existing Direct Digital Control (DDC) supply and exhaust VAV terminal units throughout the facility. 2. Replace pneumatic HVAC terminal units with DDC units in the and areas and connect them to the Building Automation System (BAS). 3. Control air flow through atrium skylight openings: Provide control of skylight openings to maintain building pressure control and prevent conditioned air from escaping the building. 4. Centralize building general exhaust systems: Combine the general exhaust systems in each core utilizing 100-percent redundant central variable volume fans, to be installed on the roof directly adjacent to the existing mechanical penthouses. 5. Centralize building fume exhaust systems: Combine fume exhaust systems in each core utilizing 100- percent redundant central variable volume fans, to be installed on the roof directly adjacent to the existing mechanical penthouses. 6. Install energy recovery system: Implement a pumped Energy Recovery Coil (ERC) on the general and fume hood exhaust systems to maximize the energy effectiveness of a pumped coil strategy, while minimizing impact to the existing air handling system. 7. Provide supplemental cooling: Provide year round cooling to rooms where space usage changes have added heat load without increasing the existing cooling supply. Design Professional Scope The Design Professional shall furnish Design Development through Project Record services in accordance with The University of Iowa Design Standards and Procedures, current version at time of executing the Professional Services Agreement. Refer to the following link for the current design standard and procedures, dated 12/31/13: In addition to these standards, the Design Professional shall furnish the following additional services: 1. Design and construction scope: a. Furnish design and construction documentation for Project Scope items 2 through 6. Additionally, the Design Professional will incorporate major repairs or replacement of DDC supply and exhaust VAV terminal units identified by the Commissioning Agent during the recommissioning of terminal units. b. Delivery of project through single or multiple construction contract(s) identifying phasing plan on core by core progression through the building and minimizing outages of building systems throughout construction. (Bidding / contract approach will be determined during the Design Development phase of the project.)

3 Page 3 2. Building Renderings: a. Develop building rendering showing visual impact of adding general and fume hood exhaust fans exterior to mechanical penthouses including the view from University of Iowa Pentecrest. b. Attend and assist with University of Iowa Campus Planning Committee approval process including presenting options at committee work sessions and formal meetings. 3. Energy Models: a. Develop facility energy model (load calculations) using equest or Trane Trace software to baseline the building for existing conditions including calibrating the model within 10% on monthly and annual basis to actual building consumption. b. Utilize calibrated energy model to confirm energy savings associated with project scope items listed above. c. Update energy model at each design review submittal as well as to reflect bid documents and record documents. d. Furnish energy model including input file, output file and list of assumptions as project record documents. 4. Cost Estimates: a. Provide construction cost estimate with breakout by Construction Specifiers Institute division of work as well as by each Energy Conservation Measure/Facility Improvement Measure identified in Project Scope above. b. Furnish updated cost estimates with each design review submittal. c. Prepare actual cost breakout worksheet for Contractor use after award of contract as well as at substantial completion. 5. MidAmerican Energy Company Industrial Partners Program: a. Coordinate with MidAmerican Energy Company and their energy efficiency program consultant Nexant. b. Assist University in preparing rebate applications. 6. Construction Phases: Coordinate with University and University s Construction Administrator in developing the constraints for a core-by-core phase construction delivery of the work. 7. Commissioning Agent: Coordinate with University's third party commissioning agent. Commissioning Agent services during design are listed below for reference only. Commissioning Agent Scope (For Reference Only) The Commissioning Agent shall commission existing VAV terminal units, including data collection, conduct design reviews and complete commissioning documentation during design in accordance with The University of Iowa Design Standards and Procedures, current version at time of executing the Professional Services Agreement. Additionally, the Commissioning Agent shall provide the standard of care defined in ASHRAE Guideline Refer to the following link for the current design standard and procedures, dated 12/31/13:

4 Page 4 In addition to these standards, the Commissioning Agent shall furnish the following additional services: 1. Recommissioning services: a. Recommission, approximately 1200 DDC supply and exhaust VAV terminal units connected to the Building Automation System. b. Coordinate performance of minor repairs of non-functioning components including controls programming. c. Prepare a list of supply and exhaust VAV terminal units in need of major repair or replacement for inclusion by Design Professional into construction documents. 2. Data collection services: Commissioning Agent to collect and furnish to the Design Professional the following data in each room to minimize disruptions to building occupants: a. Room volume verification (room plan dimensions and ceiling height). b. Verification on plan drawings of VAV terminal unit location. c. VAV terminal unit University tag number, manufacturer, model and size. d. Measured air flows for each VAV terminal unit. e. Lab equipment inventory for heat load calculations. 3. Commissioning Services during Design: a. Develop and coordinate the execution of a quality assurance plan pertaining to commissioned equipment and systems. b. Review the Owner s Project Requirements (OPR). c. Coordinate with the University s Representative and supervise the commissioning process during design. d. Commissioning Specifications: e. Design Reviews: i. Perform a quality control design review of the Design Documents, focusing on commissioned equipment and systems. ii. Include the following, as applicable: 1. Opportunities for making the building easier to commission. 2. Opportunities for improving cost effectiveness of building operations and maintenance (i.e.: Equipment Accessibility, System Control, etc.). 3. Opportunities for decreasing utility usage and/or increasing indoor environmental quality. 4. Verify compliance with OPR. 5. Reviews should be completed at the following benchmarks: a. Design Development Documents b. 50% Construction Documents c. 95% Construction Documents d. Final Construction Documents f. Identify Commissioning activities to be integrated in to the initial project schedule.

5 Page 5 Anticipated Project Schedule Design Professional Search: Request for Qualifications Issued: October 24, Statement of Qualifications Due: November 7, Candidate Firms Short-listed: November 12, Candidate Interviews: November 26, Notification of Selection: December 5, Project Kickoff Meeting Week of January 5, Recommissioning VAV Terminal Units complete By July 3, Final Design Review Week of January 4, Bid Date Week of February 29, Commence Construction Week of March 28, Complete Construction September 30, Selection Process The University will recommend an Iowa based professional design firm to the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. The University will work with the design professional to select the various sub consultants required for the project and whose work will be the responsibility of the design professional. Based on the University s evaluation of all Statement of Qualification submitted, a select number will be invited to interview. The final selection and recommendation for the project Engineer of Record to the Board of Regents will be based on the interviews and qualifications. All firms submitting a Statement of Qualification shall be notified of the firms selected for interviews and the recommendation to the Board for selected design firm. The selected firm will be put under contract using the standard University of Iowa Professional Services Agreement ( Statement of Qualifications Firms interested in providing services for this project shall include (as a minimum) the following in their Statement of Qualification: 1. Cover letter expressing interest in providing services for the project and the principal contact information including the firm s Iowa office address and phone number. 2. Proposed project team, individual roles, qualifications, project experience and office location for each team member. 3. Team members resumes showing qualifications related to this project. 4. Project team s experience on similar design projects, managed or designed by the individuals on the project team. For each project submitted, include the team member s specific role, project summary, project cost, client reference and contact information. 5. Project team s experience with research laboratories, managed or designed by the individuals on the proposed team. List each team member s specific role, project summary, client reference and contact information.

6 Page 6 6. List of University of Iowa projects (completed or underway), the names of the firm s proposed project team members responsible for those projects, related client references and a summary of project and construction costs related to those projects. 7. Familiarity with the University of Iowa project delivery process and design standards. 8. Project approach and schedule. 9. Description of the firm s quality control procedures. This should address quality in documentation as well as in the design process. Firms interested in providing services for the project shall submit the requested materials via one (1) single PDF file by no later than 12:00 p.m. November 7, 2014 to: Jeffery Gambrall, P.E. Eric Evenson Senior Design Project Manager Project Assistant 200 University Services Building 200 University Services Building Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Jeffery-Gambrall@uiowa.edu Eric-A-Evenson@uiowa.edu Ph: Ph: DDC file shall be submitted via . Statement of Qualifications shall be a maximum of 25 pages excluding the title page, cover letter, and resumes. Failure to comply with the criteria set forth, may result in rejection of submittal and consideration of the submitting Firm. Firms from which additional information/clarification is requested will be contacted. All questions shall be directed to the Design Project Manager noted above. All costs associated with the development and submittal of the Statement of Qualifications and interview presentation will be the responsibility of the design professional.