Gunnison Warehouse Foundation Design Optimization Civil Engineer in the USA - Colorado
Budget: $1,500 – $3,000 USD
Metal Building Foundation for 2 Buildings in Gunnison Colorado
Civil Engineering Services – Foundation Design Optimization
Project: 625–629 S. 12th Street, Gunnison, CO
Owner/Client: Gunnison Warehouse, LLC
Date: October 13, 2025
1. Project Overview
Gunnison Warehouse, LLC is developing two pre-engineered metal warehouse buildings at 625–629 S. 12th Street, Gunnison, Colorado. The project consists of:
Building Footprint Structure Height Bays Use
Building 1 ±6,960 SF (main) + 5,916 SF mezzanine Cold-formed steel frame 23 ft 8 S-2 Industrial Storage
Building 2 ±5,394 SF (main) + 4,489 SF mezzanine Cold-formed steel frame 23 ft 7 S-2 Industrial Storage
Both buildings will be constructed on a single parcel (Lots 14–18, Block 6, Rio Grande Addition) zoned Industrial (I) by the City of Gunnison
625 S 12th St warehouse_SITEPLA…
2. Objective
We are seeking a qualified Colorado-licensed civil or structural engineer to:
Review the existing geotechnical report (attached, 2 Geotechnical Report Submittal.pdf).
Analyze both building footprints, load points, and column spacing (as shown in manufacturer plans from Metal Building Outlet Corp – Job Nos. 1008607709 and 1014618794
Andre Warehouse Bldg 1
Andre Warehouse Bldg 2
Determine the most cost-effective, code-compliant foundation design, balancing performance, constructability, and local soil conditions.
Prepare signed and sealed foundation design drawings and calculations suitable for City of Gunnison building permit submission.
3. Scope of Work
A. Review & Analysis
Review the provided geotechnical report for soil bearing capacity, frost depth, and groundwater.
Review the metal building anchor bolt layouts and column load diagrams provided by the manufacturer.
Confirm required foundation design parameters (loads, uplift, and bearing pressures).
B. Design Development
Provide two or more alternative foundation system concepts, comparing:
Monolithic slab with thickened edge
Isolated pier-and-grade-beam system
Continuous footing under column lines
Evaluate cost, labor, and constructability for each option.
Recommend the most economical system for local contractors and frost-depth conditions (~36").
Include concrete strength, reinforcement schedule, and anchor bolt embedment details.
C. Deliverables
Stamped foundation plans (PDF and DWG) for both buildings.
Design calculation package per IBC 2021 / ACI 318.
Engineer’s summary memo comparing options and cost impacts.
Optional add-on: drainage, grading, and on-site utility coordination.
4. Provided Reference Materials (Attached)
Site Plan – 625 S 12th Street (V15, 09/30/25)
625 S 12th St warehouse_SITEPLA…
Geotechnical Report – 2 Geotechnical Report Submittal.pdf
Metal Building Foundation Anchor Layouts – Building 1 & 2 (Metal Building Outlet)
Andre #1 Rendering
Andre #2 Rendering
Andre Warehouse Bldg 1
Andre Warehouse Bldg 2
Architectural Renderings – Andre #1 and #2
5. Proposal Requirements
Please include in your proposal:
Firm overview and Colorado PE license number
Relevant experience with metal building foundations in Western Colorado
Civil Engineer must be located in the USA and preferably in Colorado.
Must be a licensed Civil Engineer in Colorado.
Approach and timeline to complete deliverables
1 week from today
Fee schedule $3000
Optional services or value-engineering ideas
Civil Engineering Services – Foundation Design Optimization
Project: 625–629 S. 12th Street, Gunnison, CO
Owner/Client: Gunnison Warehouse, LLC
Date: October 13, 2025
1. Project Overview
Gunnison Warehouse, LLC is developing two pre-engineered metal warehouse buildings at 625–629 S. 12th Street, Gunnison, Colorado. The project consists of:
Building Footprint Structure Height Bays Use
Building 1 ±6,960 SF (main) + 5,916 SF mezzanine Cold-formed steel frame 23 ft 8 S-2 Industrial Storage
Building 2 ±5,394 SF (main) + 4,489 SF mezzanine Cold-formed steel frame 23 ft 7 S-2 Industrial Storage
Both buildings will be constructed on a single parcel (Lots 14–18, Block 6, Rio Grande Addition) zoned Industrial (I) by the City of Gunnison
625 S 12th St warehouse_SITEPLA…
2. Objective
We are seeking a qualified Colorado-licensed civil or structural engineer to:
Review the existing geotechnical report (attached, 2 Geotechnical Report Submittal.pdf).
Analyze both building footprints, load points, and column spacing (as shown in manufacturer plans from Metal Building Outlet Corp – Job Nos. 1008607709 and 1014618794
Andre Warehouse Bldg 1
Andre Warehouse Bldg 2
Determine the most cost-effective, code-compliant foundation design, balancing performance, constructability, and local soil conditions.
Prepare signed and sealed foundation design drawings and calculations suitable for City of Gunnison building permit submission.
3. Scope of Work
A. Review & Analysis
Review the provided geotechnical report for soil bearing capacity, frost depth, and groundwater.
Review the metal building anchor bolt layouts and column load diagrams provided by the manufacturer.
Confirm required foundation design parameters (loads, uplift, and bearing pressures).
B. Design Development
Provide two or more alternative foundation system concepts, comparing:
Monolithic slab with thickened edge
Isolated pier-and-grade-beam system
Continuous footing under column lines
Evaluate cost, labor, and constructability for each option.
Recommend the most economical system for local contractors and frost-depth conditions (~36").
Include concrete strength, reinforcement schedule, and anchor bolt embedment details.
C. Deliverables
Stamped foundation plans (PDF and DWG) for both buildings.
Design calculation package per IBC 2021 / ACI 318.
Engineer’s summary memo comparing options and cost impacts.
Optional add-on: drainage, grading, and on-site utility coordination.
4. Provided Reference Materials (Attached)
Site Plan – 625 S 12th Street (V15, 09/30/25)
625 S 12th St warehouse_SITEPLA…
Geotechnical Report – 2 Geotechnical Report Submittal.pdf
Metal Building Foundation Anchor Layouts – Building 1 & 2 (Metal Building Outlet)
Andre #1 Rendering
Andre #2 Rendering
Andre Warehouse Bldg 1
Andre Warehouse Bldg 2
Architectural Renderings – Andre #1 and #2
5. Proposal Requirements
Please include in your proposal:
Firm overview and Colorado PE license number
Relevant experience with metal building foundations in Western Colorado
Civil Engineer must be located in the USA and preferably in Colorado.
Must be a licensed Civil Engineer in Colorado.
Approach and timeline to complete deliverables
1 week from today
Fee schedule $3000
Optional services or value-engineering ideas