EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL CENTRAL PLANT REPLACEMENT

The Board of Education of Harford County Public Schools is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide full mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related design services for the replacement and modernization of the central heating and cooling plant at Edgewood Middle School. The scope includes verification of existing conditions, development of a basis of design, preparation of construction documents, cost estimating, bidding assistance, construction administration, and close‑out services. Major components involve replacing two aging chillers with outdoor air‑cooled units, removing the associated cooling tower, evaluating a third chiller as an alternate, replacing six natural‑gas boilers with cast‑iron sectional units, upgrading domestic hot‑water and pool‑heating systems, and updating electrical distribution, controls, and building automation. The consultant must also develop phasing plans to maintain HVAC service during construction and minimize disruption to school operations. • Submit 7 technical proposals and 1 cost proposal by Oct 22 2026 (3 PM). • Pre‑bid/site‑visit on Oct 7 2026 (1 PM). • Evaluation: 70 % technical, 30 % price; lowest‑priced responsive bidder receives full price points. • Deliverables: basis‑of‑design narrative, coordinated drawings/specifications, cost estimates, permit submittals, construction‑phase support, inspections, and operation/maintenance manuals.