The Town of Banff is requesting quotations to undertake a comprehensive building condition assessment, to determine the present physical condition of the listed facilities in RFQ # 2022- 673 -01. with respect to structural and architectural components, building envelope, mechanical/electrical systems, fire/life safety systems, and provide a predictive 12 year renewal costs, containing energy efficiencies recommendations.
1. Architectural & Structural Review
a. Review the structural condition of the building to assess its condition, structural adequacy and ability to accommodate the current and future uses.
b. Assess the exterior cladding including skylights and overhead glazing systems, as to its structural integrity to meet the current Building Code and energy conservation criteria for conditions, suspected or potential moisture penetration, anchorage to structural frame and concerns with all joints and connections.
c. Assess the condition of the roofing system, flashing, penetrations, skylights, sealant, perimeter curbs and drains.
d. Assess the condition of exterior openings (doors and windows) as to air and moisture penetration, energy efficiency, and condition of weather-stripping, caulking and sealant.
e. Provide a general assessment of the structural system inclusive of but not limited to: structural frame, floor loading, and columns/bay size.
f. Assess the maintainability of the structures and its interior/ exterior components, including flooring, ceilings, walls, partitions, millwork (fixed position only), finished surfaces (including trim), doors and frames (including hardware).
g. Assess drainage (including snow/ice) and interface with surrounding site services
h. Assess the exterior condition of all buildings inclusive of landscaping, doorway aprons, exterior lighting, plaza areas and parking areas.
2. Mechanical and Fire Prevention
a. Provide a detailed description, inventory list & condition of all mechanical systems in the building, including but not limited to the following (where applicable): heating & cooling, all natural gas piping & accessories, circulating pumps, garage ventilation, stairwell pressurization, humidification, general exhaust, sanitary exhaust domestic hot/cold water, incoming domestic cold water service size/meter information, sanitary & storm systems including sump pumps fire protection and (HVAC) controls.
b. Record actual data (type, make, serial no., air flow, horse power & electrical power supply, etc.) for each piece of equipment & system in the building,
c. Assess code compliance of each piece of equipment and replacement cost.
d. Provide a report and capital expenditure requirements.
3. Electrical and Life Safety Systems
a. Provide a detailed description, inventory list & condition of all electrical systems in the building, including but not limited to the following (where applicable)
b. Power incoming services -main electrical room, main disconnect switch, transformers, main switchgear & associated equipment
c. Power distribution system- distribution switchgear, panel boards, power riser, lighting & receptacle panels, sub-electrical room(s)
d. Motor control centres, inverter systems
e. Outdoor lighting - type & control
f. Emergency power system including generators & transfer switches
g. Fire alarm system
h. Emergency lighting system
I. Electric snow melting system (if applicable)
4. Roofing Inspections
a. The visual roof inspections will be carried out to determine the following information;
b. Roof areas, type of roofing membrane, visual drainage issues, roof drains, gutters, flashing details, condition & life expectancy, year of installation, year of replacement, repair/replacement cost estimates and roofing plan layout;
5. Barrier Free Inspections
a. To visually inspect and report on all listed facilities in order to access barrier-free accessibility
6. Elevator Condition Inspections
a. To visually evaluate elevating machine rooms, cabs, lifts, hoist-way and lobby equipment
