NIGP 30648: Field Books, Engineers', Environmentally Certified Products

NIGP 30648 Field Books, Engineers', Environmentally Certified Products is an Item code under which state and local governments procure commissioning authority services for high-performance building projects, particularly those pursuing LEED certification and requiring specialized energy systems integration and verification. The City of Madison Engineering Department's recent solicitation for commissioning services on the Odana Golf Clubhouse demonstrates the scope: fundamental and enhanced commissioning, envelope testing, energy modeling verification, and year-round monitoring for new construction projects incorporating geothermal and solar electric systems alongside traditional mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure. Issuing bodies under this code include city engineering departments and municipal facilities management offices undertaking capital projects that demand third-party verification of building systems performance and environmental compliance. The code attracts firms with demonstrated LEED certification experience, professional liability insurance capacity, and technical depth in building commissioning methodology.

The City of Madison Engineering Department issued IFB 1506102026AH on July 24, 2026, with bids due August 7, 2026, seeking a commissioning authority for the $5 million Odana Golf Clubhouse project, a LEEDv5 BD+C: New Construction facility. Qualified bidders must demonstrate experience as commissioning authority on at least two LEED-certified projects with construction budgets of $5 million or greater and energy modeling experience on at least two new construction projects of 5,000 square feet or more, with case studies and client references required. Pricing is submitted as an all-inclusive fixed fee broken down across six project phases from pre-design through warranty completion in May 2029. Contractors with 15 or more employees and $50,000 or more in annual aggregate business with the City must file an Affirmative Action Plan within 30 days of contract execution.