The scope of work includes the renovation of the current Maintenance Shop and the construction of an additional attached maintenance bay. The scope of work for the renovation provides for, but is not limited to, the installation of a fire alarm system, and replacement of the existing hydronic HVAC system and mini splits in the office areas; adding radiant heat and cooling system throughout the existing building and maintenance bays; replacing compressed air systems around the bays and adding an additional water closet in the men's restroom. The work also provides for the installation of an overhead crane in the existing maintenance bay, while verifying the existing structure is sufficient to withstand the new loads and upgrading the structure as necessary. The work shall also include all necessary electrical work in support of the mechanical and structural work above, in addition to replacing electrical panels and providing additional outlets around bays, while replacing the lighting with LED's and upgrading the existing overhead garage doors and openers as necessary. The scope of work for the addition includes, but is not limited to, the construction of an approximately 4,000 square foot fully equipped maintenance bay with overhead crane. The A/E will need to determine if any components of this project are eligible for a utility company or other energy grants or rebates and will be responsible for preparing and submitting the application if the project qualifies for the rebate. The A/E is encouraged to include independent cost estimators on their teams to verify estimates are in line with current market conditions to avoid project bids that exceed the available funding for the project. A/E estimates should be updated and verified at each stage of the project in accordance with the Design and Construction Manual. Designers are reminded that their Professional Services Agreements make them responsible for providing a design that is within budget and they can be held responsible for redesign of the project should bids received exceed project funding. The Professional Services Agreement shall be executed no later than June 2025 and the project must be designed and bid to allow for a construction notice of award no later than June 2026.
