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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>HDR, Inc<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Request
for Qualifications: Energy and Daylighting Analysis Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>General
Service Description<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>HDR
Alexandria currently has a strong backlog of work with both private and public
sector clients. As such, we seek to execute a contract with a primary
subconsultant on a non-exclusive basis for a one-year period with options for
additional one-year terms. The value of this contract is highly variable based
on our clients’ needs and project schedules. The work will be
intermittent at times and concentrated efforts required at other times. HDR
estimates that this contract could be worth up to $250,000 in fees annually
with no guaranteed minimum.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>HDR
Architecture projects typically consist of a conceptual design study followed
by schematic design, design development, construction documents, and
construction administration. The intent of this RFQ is to create a preferred
relationship with a subconsultant to become an integrated project team member.
The subconsultant considered under this RFQ could be defined as a person or
team of persons, a firm, or multiple firms. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We seek to
increase our service provision. We seek to further the principles of
integrated architecture and sustainable design and increase our building
science capacity. Emphasis will be placed on subconsultants with processes
that govern the proposal and evaluation of concept level strategies.
Additionally, those that utilize the energy budget principles of the 2030
Challenge and those that utilize simulation software will be highly favored.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
expectation of the Energy and Daylighting Analysis subconsultant will be to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Service
multiple HDR Architecture offices with primary management from the design
center located in Alexandria, Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Integrate
with HDR project teams <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Provide
an excellent level of continuing service with consistent staffing and personnel
equivalent to that submitted in the Qualifications package<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Proficient
with energy and daylight modeling and simulation software<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Proficient
with air flow modeling<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Experience
applying the principles of ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 55, and ASHRAE 62.1 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Provide
expertise in the exploration of progressive technologies such as: geothermal,
ground source heat pumps, chilled beams, thermal ice storage, and passive
ventilation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
envision a formal daylighting deliverable during concept level design that
includes a climate analysis, sun path, optimum building orientation, and
proposed façade strategy. Additionally, the subconsultant would work with the
team to produce strategies for glazing optimization, shading, daylight
penetration, glare control, contrast, light levels, daylighting controls, and
electric lighting integration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
envision full energy modeling and analysis deliverables. Prior to the initial
baseline development, we seek the subconsultant to research the Energy Star and
Architecture 2030 Challenge energy budget for the specific project type. We
envision a concept design narrative or simulation with specific recommendations
for a low-carbon design based on project type and climate. For each design
milestone, we seek an energy modeling simulation compared to the ASHRAE
baseline accompanied with a narrative of recommendations for energy conserving
measures that would lead toward a net-zero building solution. Some projects
may require research and deliverable outlining utility incentives.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In
summary:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Project
Analysis <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Load
Calculation and Energy Budget Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Energy
Benchmarking<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Climate
Analysis<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Conceptual
Design <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Sun Path
Diagramming and Orientation <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Formal
daylighting deliverable integrated into the project documents<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Progressive
technology studies to drive a low-carbon design<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Schematic
Design <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Whole
Building Energy Modeling and Simulation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Creation
of energy conserving measures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Simulations
of daylight penetration, shading, glare, and contrast strategies <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Design
Development <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Energy
Model update<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Specification
and equipment selection support<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Lighting
control design support<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Technical
Support to other HDR Consultants<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Life
Cycle Cost Modelers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Sustainable
Return on Investment Modeling<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>•Construction
Document Energy Modeling<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Final
Design Documentation will be necessary to prove compliance with both LEED and
Section 109 of EPACT 2005<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Expression
of Interest due to HDR: October 20, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Qualifications
due to HDR: October 29, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For the
full RFQ, please email:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Michelle
DiPenti<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>mdipenti@hdrinc.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more
information about HDR, please visit:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.hdrinc.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.hdrgreen.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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