REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HORACE W. PORTER SCHOOL INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

RESPONSES DUE BY 3:00 PM (EST) ON THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023 

PURPOSE:
The Town of Columbia, Connecticut (hereinafter “the Town” or “Town”) requests qualifications from Architects/Engineers that are licensed to work in the State of Connecticut, have experience working on Connecticut school IAQ grant projects, and are highly interested in providing Engineering services to the Town of Columbia. The current HVAC system at Horace W. Porter School was designed and installed in 1993-94. The Engineering services to be provided to the Town of Columbia include, but are not limited to, the following: evaluation of existing A-Wing building structure and landscape to provide professional advice/guidance with respect to sources of moisture and potential solutions to mitigate opportunities for the growth of mold or other microbiological airborne particles; evaluation of the existing condition of the Horace W. Porter School HVAC System; creation of HVAC replacement schedule(s); cost estimation of IAQ improvement options; issuance of professional advice/guidance with respect to possible state grant opportunities; creation of design documents and bid specifications for IAQ improvement services and supplies (e.g., electrical upgrades, new equipment, etc.); and guidance during the bid process as well as during the construction phase.

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