RFQ Engineering - Engineering Services to Assist in the Planning and Replacement of the Existing HVAC Control System

The Maine Municipal Association seeks engineering services to assist in the planning and replacement of the existing HVAC Control System at the MMA facility located at 60 Community Dr. in Augusta, ME. Firm(s) selected will be evaluated in part on their ability to deliver required professional services on time and within budget, and their demonstrated capability to provide an appropriate solution based on their response and subsequent interview. The Maine Municipal Association (MMA) is a voluntary membership organization offering an array of professional services to municipalities and other local governmental entities in Maine. MMA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization governed by an Executive Committee elected from its member municipalities. Founded in 1936, MMA is one of 49 state municipal leagues that, together with the National League of Cities, are recognized at all governmental levels for providing valuable services and advocating for collective municipal interests. The MMA seeks a qualified engineering firm to assess the current building HVAC system and assist in the RFP process for an updated HVAC control system. The current control system was installed 20+ years ago. There are significant issues with the current HVAC system, including, but not limited to: Long lag times when adjusting temperature to quick weather changes. Areas too cold in the winter / too warm in the summer (difficult to "dial-in" the right temperature) Areas too warm in the winter (resulting in windows being opened to compensate) Overpressure in some office space resulting in hard opening doors and windows Temperatures vary significantly from control system thermostat. HVAC Components utilized at the MMA Facility include: Hot Water Heating System Geothermal Water System 3 Separate Air Handling Units Several Mechanical Chillers 60 zones of variable air volume control 5 cabinet unit heaters Facility Size The MMA facility is divided into 2 major sections, each with a separate HVAC system, both of which are paired to the control system to work together. The MMA Original Wing is 27,500 sq ft. on 2 floors. The MMA Addition is 9,800 sq ft. on 2 floors. General Qualifications The MMA seeks services to include a thorough assessment, recommendation, design, construction documents, specifications and bidding assistance services associated with the future RFP process for an HVAC installation contractor. Continuing services to include construction management of the new HVAC Control System and selected contractor and appurtenant repairs, adjustments, or corrections to the entirety of our current HVAC system as required. The Qualifications Statement shall clearly address all the information requested herein. Since the written Statement will weigh heavily in the evaluation process, information submitted should be complete and provide a convincing case that the firm can perform high-quality work. Statements should be thorough yet concise and are to be prepared at your own expense. Any questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted by email to Maine Municipal Association by August 19, 2022. All questions will be answered promptly in email. Questions and responses shall be provided concurrently to all firms. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time

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