Basic Information

Reference Number

0000230933

Issuing Organization

McMaster University

Owner Organization

Facility Services

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RF 08-22-891

TitleA - Previous Amendment

PROJECT PRIME CONSULTANT - GROUND SOURCE GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP, MASTER PLAN

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.224221.C98808

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula

Delivery Point

McMaster University, Hamilton ON

Purchase TypeA - Previous Amendment

One Time Only- Delivery Date:2022/12/31

Description

McMaster University is seeking to retain the services of a qualified Mechanical Engineer to act as the Prime Consultant to create a Ground Source Geothermal Heat Pump Master Plan.

McMaster has an ambitious Net-Zero Carbon Roadmap which aims to have the entire campus net-zero by 2035. A large portion of the carbon reduction strategy focuses on the implementation of a campus-wide heat pump conversion. This requires large areas for various geothermal fields and building interventions to transition the HVAC systems from steam to low-temperature water. Along with the mechanical scope, there will be an increase in electrical demand back to the grid.

McMaster has an intricate network of tunnels which provide district steam, and chilled water to all areas on campus. Buildings are powered by a robust electrical distribution network, starting with a set of 50 MVA transformers (115 kV to 13.8 kV), which is then channeled through to a substation located in ET Clarke. From the ET Clarke building, 13.8kV is distributed to all buildings on campus where it is transformed to 600V at the building level.

McMaster would like to create a comprehensive Ground Source Geothermal Heat Pump Master Plan, which will provide scope and guidance on the implementation of a closed loop geothermal heat pump system across campus.

Dates

Publication

2022/08/24 12:05:26 PM EDT

Question Acceptance DeadlineA - Previous Amendment

2022/09/22 04:00:00 PM EDT

Closing DateA - Previous Amendment

2022/10/06 02:00:00 PM EDT

Other

2022/09/08 11:00:00 AM EDT

Contact Information

Roxanne Flitcroft

905-525-9140 ext. 27386

headrir@mcmaster.ca

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Certification/Training

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

OPTIONAL VIRTUAL MEETING

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

2022/09/08 11:00:00 AM EDT

Location

VIRTUAL MEETING

Event Note

An optional virtual meeting will be held on September 8, 2022 @ 11:00:00 EST. A separate link will be provided.
Please contact Alvin Baldovino at baldovia@mcmaster.ca to confirm attendance and to obtain link to the virtual meeting.

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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Quotations/proposals shall be submitted online on the McMaster University e-Procurement Portal at https://mcmaster.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities

In order to submit & finalize, Proponents must upload all required documents as noted under the Requested Information section within the Bonfire project web portal. Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated. Proponents will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number upon finalizing their submissions. All submissions must be submitted prior to the Close Date.
It is strongly recommended that Proponents give themselves sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before the Close Date to begin the uploading process and finalize their submissions. It will be at the Proponent’s sole risk to assure on-time submission. There is NO extension to the submission deadline unless notified through an addendum. McMaster University does not take responsibility for any technical issues that occur with connectivity or the Bonfire web portal. Submissions received by any other means will not be accepted.
For further details on creating and uploading a submission, please refer to the following article: https://support.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011034814.

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