Description
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking qualifications from experienced water feature design professionals to provide independent technical oversight, construction administration support, and commissioning services for an architectural water feature currently under construction as part of the East Mall Phase I renovation project. The selected respondent will serve as a third-party technical advisor and owner's representative, assisting the university in verifying conformance with the contract documents, identifying and resolving technical and constructability issues, and supporting system performance through commissioning and project closeout.
• The water feature is a non-interactive architectural fountain featuring arching/vertical nozzles, lighting, perimeter weir overflow, VFD-controlled pumps, automated PLC/DMX control systems, filtration, UV, and supporting MEP infrastructure.
• The construction cost estimate for the water feature portion of the project is approximately $4,000,000.
• The selected respondent will be required to review complete as-built documentation, provide requirements for a 10-day operational demonstration, and oversee the process as it occurs.
• The scope of services is limited to construction administration, observation, verification, and commissioning support.