Project description
Cator, Ruma & Associates provided full MEPT engineering services for the new Boise Fire Station #13, a single-story, two-bay facility designed to support 24/7 emergency operations. The project included mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology systems coordinated through BIM and delivered across multiple design and construction phases.
Beyond the base scope, CRA supported the City of Boise and the design team through a series of additional services driven by schedule changes, procurement needs, and evolving sustainability requirements. These included daylighting analysis for IGCC compliance; early procurement packages for long-lead electrical equipment; extended design services due to phased permitting and bidding; detailed energy modeling to meet 2018 IGCC and Boise Green Code requirements; design of a facility-wide water softener system; and electrical design and construction-phase support for an on-site solar array. The team also provided extended construction administration to accommodate schedule extensions and increased coordination during construction.
Guiding Principles for the Design
- Operational reliability
- Integrated delivery
- Sustainability-driven design
- Adaptive project support