Description of Project: | The University of Illinois is seeking the services of a professional services consultant for a feasibility study to develop a comprehensive utility master plan for the energy production and distribution systems including gas, steam, electricity and chilled water for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. This project will include the following tasks:; - Review of prior utilities studies performed on energy production and distribution systems to assess the current condition of all energy utility systems on the UIUC campus.; -Conduct any additional facility assessments required to develop a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions of all energy utility system assets, including their book value, life expectancy and replacement cost. –Identify existing and projected loads and illustrate how demands will be met. –Develop a comprehensive energy utility master plan that includes a 5, 10 and 20 year planning horizon that will include measures required to comply with the University goal to discontinue the use of conventional coal by 2017 as well as a goal to utilize 25% renewable fuels by 2025 with redundancy in fuel sources. ; The master plan must consider all factors that will likely impact energy utilities operations in the future, and provide a balance of all factors. The factors that will need to be considered include safety, system reliability, environmental impacts, cost, budget constraints, pending/likely changes in legislation and regulations related to energy utilities, fuel costs, industry trends and innovative technologies. Input from the campus community as it relates to sustainability should be expected. ; The resulting study should establish a comprehensive basis for the effective and efficient management of the production, distribution and utilization of utility systems on the Urbana-Champaign campus. The master plan should define an implementation plan with phasing, prioritized timelines and with probable construction costs identified that will be required for the Campus utility production and distribution systems to improve safe operation, maintain reliability, increase capacity/efficiency, comply with existing and anticipated environmental regulations, extend its useful life and provide recommendation for fuel and energy purchase options. |