Design Services For HVAC and Electrical Upgrades at Two Fire Stations at Branch

The City of Providence is seeking architectural design services to design new HVAC systems for two fire stations, Branch Ave and North Main St. The City is looking to replace the existing heating and cooling systems with modern, efficient all-electric heat pump based systems. The project also includes upgrades to the electrical systems to support the new HVAC equipment. The selected firm will be required to provide a technical proposal and a separate professional cost proposal. The project is part of the City's multi-year effort to address major issues with its fire stations. Key aspects of the project include: * Designing new HVAC systems for two fire stations * Upgrading electrical systems to support new HVAC equipment * Providing a technical proposal and a separate professional cost proposal * Coordinating with other projects, such as roof and gutter replacement * Ensuring compliance with current codes and standards, including Rhode Island Building and Fire Codes * Providing a detailed scope of work, including timelines and milestones * Ensuring that the new HVAC systems are efficient and meet the City's goals of reducing carbon emissions and cutting long-term maintenance and fuel costs. Some of the key challenges and considerations for this project include: * The need to coordinate with other projects, such as roof and gutter replacement * The requirement to comply with current codes and standards * The need to ensure that the new HVAC systems are efficient and meet the City's goals * The importance of providing a detailed scope of work and ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget. Overall, this project requires a firm with experience in architectural design, HVAC systems, and electrical upgrades, as well as strong project management and coordination skills.