Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1 The primary objective of this project is to assess existing heating sources and mechanical systems, assess the current and future needs and desires of VVH and present a report outlining the feasible options for a new heat and hot water source, with appropriate backup. This system shall serve 100% of the facility for at least the next 25 years. 2.1.1 The consultant shall review existing plans and documents and review the mechanical/electrical systems in the field to understand the needs and complexities of the facility. Review may also include State and Federal reports, VVH plans, and VVH interviews in order to gather all pertinent information.; 2.1.2 The consultant shall investigate and present examples of a new heat source to provide supplemental heat to the existing geothermal infrastructure during periods of extreme low temperatures and be the primary source for domestic hot water production.; 2.1.3 The existing geothermal loop and interior distribution systems will remain as the primary source for space heating and cooling. There are three areas that are not currently served by the geothermal system, but these areas will be added to the existing system.; 2.1.4 Provide a study as to the costs and benefits of expanding the existing geothermal source capacity including new deep well source(s) or expanding the existing shallow well source to eliminate the need for supplemental heat and provide geothermal system redundancy. Cost estimates shall include design, demolition, construction, and operational costs.; 2.1.5 The chosen heat and domestic hot water system will also require backup for periods when components are out of service for maintenance or repair.; 2.1.6 The consultant shall investigate three carbon-based heating options - including biomass in chip form, biomass in pellet form, and LP gas - and shall present these options based on available technologies. The report will compare important criteria such as initial cost of purchase and installation, fuel costs, boiler efficiency, life-span, and operational costs. Include siting studies for new chip or pellet storage structures.; 2.1.7 The consultant shall investigate options for redundancy and back up as required to maintain heat and hot water to the Home 24/7 under all conditions and scenarios.; 2.1.8 The feasibility report will address any demolition, renovation, and new construction to accommodate the new heat source, fuel storage, and related mechanical systems. All old steam and hot water systems are assumed to be removed in their entirety. We do not anticipate largescale renovations, or changes of use for this project. However, permitting shall also be considered in the report
