HVAC estimating
High-altitude mechanical equipment, boilers, and variable air volume takeoffs.
Remote estimating support
Commercial MEP Estimating Support for Denver Projects
JLG Estimating provides remote commercial MEP takeoff and bid estimating support for trade contractors bidding projects in Denver. Send the current plans, specifications, addenda, and scope boundaries so your estimate can be structured around the project documents and Denver municipal guidelines.
Local bid-set context
Information to confirm before a Denver estimate
The City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) department enforces the Denver Building and Fire Code alongside the Denver Green Code. At 5,280 feet elevation, commercial mechanical estimating requires accounting for high-altitude equipment derating (affecting fan static pressures, air volume CFM, and burner combustion air) and 48-inch frost line depths on exterior utilities.
- Confirm the project is under Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) review rather than adjacent Adams, Arapahoe, or Jefferson county authorities.
- Check mechanical equipment schedules for high-altitude derating at 5,280 feet, noting fan motor horsepower, static pressure, and heating capacity specifications.
- Review drawings for Denver Green Code and energy code compliance elements, including heat pump space and water heating or energy recovery ventilation.
- Verify 48-inch frost line bury depths and foundation frost penetration detailing on exterior domestic water and sanitary utility takeoffs.
Jurisdiction note: The cited references describe City and County of Denver CPD procedures. Project requirements depend on the adopted code edition and must be confirmed by the design team.
- Denver Community Planning and Development Building Codes (checked 2026-09-30)
- Denver Community Planning and Development Commercial Permitting (checked 2026-09-30)
Commercial MEP estimating
Related estimating scopes
Choose the trade scope that matches the bid package. JLG's estimating work is based on the supplied drawings, specifications, scope, and revisions; the project team remains responsible for design and code decisions.
Plumbing estimating
Domestic water, underground sanitary, and freeze-protected utility lines.
Mechanical piping estimating
Hydronic heating, chilled water, and glycol snowmelt loop piping.
Ductwork takeoffs
Sheet-metal poundage and insulation takeoffs compliant with SMACNA.
Related project-type resources
- Commercial tenant improvement estimating — A related scope resource for downtown commercial office and hospitality build-outs.
Remote bid support
How to prepare a Denver MEP estimate request
Estimating is performed from the project information supplied by the contractor. A clear package helps keep scope, revisions, and assumptions visible through the takeoff; it does not transfer design or code responsibility to the estimator.
Include with the request
- Project address, known permitting jurisdiction, bid deadline, and requested trade scopes.
- Current architectural and MEP drawings, specifications, schedules, bid instructions, and issued addenda.
- Scope boundaries and exclusions, including any site utility or fire-protection items that are outside the requested package.
- Any scope questions or document conflicts you want identified for clarification.
Review and delivery
- Check the received document list and revisions against the bid set.
- Measure the requested quantities from the applicable plans and schedules.
- Flag unclear scope, mismatched schedules, or addenda changes for review.
- Use the estimating methodology and sample deliverables pages to review the stated workflow and illustrative file structure.
Read the estimating methodology · See illustrative deliverable structure
Common questions
Denver estimating FAQs
How do your estimators account for Denver's 5,280 ft altitude?
We verify that equipment takeoffs reflect the engineer's high-altitude specifications, noting fan static pressure, air density adjustments, and burner capacities.
Does JLG provide Denver Green Code energy compliance certificates?
No. JLG provides quantity takeoff support from the drawings. Energy modeling and compliance filings remain with the design professional.
What files should be sent for a Denver commercial MEP bid set?
Send the current architectural and MEP drawing set, mechanical schedules, specifications, addenda, and scope boundaries.
Have a commercial MEP bid set to review?
Send the project scope, current drawings, specifications, and addenda to discuss estimating support.
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