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Design Phase Commissioning Report Nix Building Post Office Re-Design

1. Commissioning Process Overview

1.1 Design Phase 1

1.2 Construction Phase 1

1.3 Occupancy and Operations Phase 2

2. Project Description

2.1 Existing Building and Site 3

2.2 Program Outline 3

2.3 Budget and Schedule 3

3. Commissioning Process Intent & Goals

3.1 Commissioning Process Intent 4

3.2 Commissioning Process Goals 4

4. Design Phase

4.1 Commissioning Process Plan 5

4.2 Owners Project Requirements 5

4.3 Basis of Design 6

4.4 Systems to be Commissioned 6

4.5 Commissioning Team 6

4.6 Roles & Responsibilities 7

4.7 Commissioning Meetings 7

4.8 Construction Document Reviews 7

4.9 Commissioning Specifications 8

Appendix A.1 – Initial Commissioning Plan 9

Appendix A.2 – Commissioning Plan Rev. 1 31

Appendix A.3 – Commissioning Plan Rev. 2 61

Appendix A.4 – Commissioning Plan Rev. 3 103

Appendix A.5 – Commissioning Plan Rev. 4 165

Appendix B.1 – Initial Owner’s Project Requirements Document 239

Appendix B.2 – Owner’s Project Requirements Document Rev. 1 247

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Appendix B.3 – Owner’s Project Requirements Document Rev. 2 261

Appendix C.1 – Initial Owner’s Project Requirements Review 275

Appendix C.2 – Owner’s Project Requirements Rev. 1 Review 279

Appendix D – Commissioning Team 283

Appendix E – Roles & Responsibilities 287

Appendix F – Commissioning Meeting Minutes 291

Appendix G.1 – 65% Construction Document Review 297

Appendix G.2 – 95% Construction Document Review 309

Appendix H.1 – General Commissioning Specification 323

Appendix H.2 – Plumbing Systems Commissioning Specification 355

Appendix H.3 – HVAC Systems Commissioning Specification 377

Appendix H.4 – Electrical Systems Commissioning Specification 403

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1. Commissioning Process Overview

The Commissioning Process Plan (Cx Plan) describes the Commissioning (Cx) activities that shall be implemented on the Nix Building Post Office Re-Design project at the Robert N.C. Nix Sr.

Federal Building and U.S. Post Office (Nix) at 900 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cx Plan was developed by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) and shall be updated and revised throughout the Cx Process to reflect project changes.

The goals, intent, requirements, timing of the activities, and deliverables are included in the Cx Plan to provide guidance on execution and documentation of the Cx Process. GPI shall supplement, enhance, and expand the Cx Plan as the project progresses. The Cx Process shall be implemented in three phases; Design, Construction, and Occupancy & Operations.

Throughout the Cx Process, GPI shall revise the specific Cx procedures and forms to suit project conditions, manufacturer’s installation recommendations, and Commissioning Process Team (Cx Team) feedback.

1.1 Design Phase

GPI developed the Cx Plan, GSA developed the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), and Mills & Schnoering Architects LLC (M+Sa) shall develop the Basis of Design (BoD). The Cx Plan describes the Cx Process that shall be implemented on the Nix project. The OPR document details the functional requirements of the renovated area of the facility and GSA’s expectations of how the systems shall be used, operated, and maintained. The BoD document details M+Sa’s approach to satisfying the requirements of the OPR.

The Cx Plan was expanded and upgraded to include:

• Systems to be Commissioned

• Commissioning Team

• Roles & Responsibilities

• Commissioning Meetings

• Construction Document Reviews

• Commissioning Specifications

1.2 Construction Phase

Regularly scheduled commissioning meetings shall be conducted to discuss the commissioning progress, schedule, equipment start-up, system testing, training, and documentation.

Construction submittals, pertaining to commissioned equipment, shall be reviewed to verify compliance with the OPR. Installation Checklists shall be created to verify installation compliance and documented by the Installing Contractors. GPI shall conduct field observations to verify the completed Checklists. Deficiencies discovered during site visits shall be logged in the Issues Report.

GPI shall prepare the Functional Performance Test (FPT) procedures to verify that the commissioned equipment and integrated systems operate according to the approved sequences

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GPI shall verify that the Operations & Maintenance Staff and the Occupants were sufficiently trained, by the Construction Contractor, to operate and maintain the commissioned systems. GPI shall assist GSA with pre and post Substantial Completion walk-throughs.

1.3 Occupancy and Operations Phase

The Occupancy & Operations Phase begins after GSA acceptance and certification of Substantial Completion. Additional system testing and training shall be conducted prior to building turnover.

Project close-out documentation and the Final Cx Report shall be turned-over to GSA after approval.

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2. Project Description

2.1 Existing Building and Site

Constructed in 1937, Nix is a masonry office building situated in the central business district of Philadelphia. It is six stories above grade and one story below grade. It is listed on the National Register for Historic Structures and is Art modern/Art Deco style. The building is mixed use, functioning as a courthouse, office and postal facility; occupied by approximately 16 tenants. The primary tenants include the US Bankruptcy Courts, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the US District Courts, and the Executive Office of Immigration Review. The last major renovation was in the mid 1990's. The building is in good operating condition with minor repair and alteration deficiencies, aside from the roof and chillers. The United States Post Office (USPS) officially vacated the Nix Federal Building as of October 2017.

2.2 Program Outline

Approximately 46,669 ft² of historic space on the 1st floor and Mezzanine of Nix shall be designed and renovated to provide an efficient, attractive, and professional work environment. The Philadelphia Passport Agency (PPT/PA) shall be relocating approximately 120 staff to the 1st floor and Mezzanine of Nix. The office representing the Government is the General Services Administration (GSA), MidAtlantic Region, Public Buildings Service, Region 3. The project type is an Alteration as further defined in the Facility Standards for the Public Buildings Service. The project delivery approach shall be the Design-Bid-Build format and the scope includes design and construction services of the following disciplines: interiors and space planning, architectural, LEED, sound attenuation, structural, historic preservation, mechanical, electrical, lighting and daylighting, plumbing, security, fire and life safety, window blast film and civil engineering of exterior improvements.

2.3 Budget and Schedule

The estimated cost of construction at award funding limitation for this project is $11,930,372. The shell portion accounts for roughly $6,200,000 and the tenant improvements for $5,730,372. All design submissions must conform to this established budget without compromising the program for the project. Design is in progress and the completion date is anticipated to be January 2020.

The total duration for construction is seventeen (17) months including project close-out.

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3. Commissioning Process Intent & Goals

3.1 Commissioning Process Intent

The intent of the Cx Process is to verify and document that the completed project fulfills the functional and performance requirements of the GSA, the facility occupants, and the facility operators.

3.2 Commissioning Process Goals

The goals of the Cx Process are to verify and document compliance with the GSA performance objectives throughout design, construction, start-up, testing, training, and the initial period of operation and occupancy. The Nix project shall be registered with LEED and shall be pursuing a Silver certification level.

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4. Design Phase

4.1 Commissioning Process Plan

The Commissioning Process Plan (Cx Plan) describes the Cx Process that shall be implemented on the Nix project. The Cx Plan was developed and is being maintained, by GPI, according to:

• ASHRAE Guideline 0-2013 The Commissioning Process

• ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202-2018 Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems

• ASHRAE Guideline 1.4-2014 Procedures for Preparing Facility Systems Manual

• ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 180-2018 Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems

• Building Commissioning Association Essential Attributes

• GSA PBS Building Commissioning Guide.

The Cx Plan describes the organization, documentation requirements, and tools to evaluate that the design, construction, and operation of the systems comply with the Owner’s Project Requirements. The initial Design Phase Cx Plan was submitted to GSA on July 19, 2019 (Appendix A.1). Review comments were received on July 26, 2019.

Design Phase Cx Plan Rev.1 was submitted to GSA on July 31, 2019 (Appendix A.2). The revision included an increase of the project size and budget and Carly Bruno was replaced with Stephanie Kline.

Design Phase Cx Plan Rev.2 was submitted to GSA on September 9, 2019 (Appendix A.3). The revision included the addition of the Owner’s Project Requirements.

Design Phase Cx Plan Rev.3 was submitted to GSA on January 16, 2020 (Appendix A.4). The revision included changes to the commissioned systems per RFP-02R1 and additional Cx requirements per LEED Enhanced Cx requirements.

Design Phase Cx Plan Rev.4 is the current approved version and was submitted to GSA on February 10, 2020 (Appendix A.5). The revision included the addition of the current OPR, 65% CD Review Report, and several Construction Phase activities.

4.2 Owners Project Requirements

The Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) document, created by GSA, details the functional requirements of the renovated area of the facility and GSA’s expectations of how the systems shall be used, operated, and maintained. In its simplest form, the OPR is a document that details GSA’s expectations of the project. GPI reviewed the OPR for completeness and clarity and provide comments to the Cx Team.

The OPR is the benchmark that the project is measured against to determine the success and quality of all phases of project delivery. GPI shall utilize the OPR when reviewing Construction Documents and Contractor shop drawings. Updates to the OPR shall be made throughout the project and distributed to the Cx Team. GPI shall update and revise the Cx Plan according to the https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/guideline-0-2013-the-commissioning-process?product_id=1870180

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OPR revisions. Each submission of the OPR shall be accepted by GSA to facilitate the next step in the Design Process.

The initial OPR was issued on July 29, 2019 (Appendix B.1). GPI reviewed and commented on the initial OPR on July 31, 2019 (Appendix C.1).

OPR Rev. 1 was issued on August 14, 2019 (Appendix B.2). GPI reviewed and commented on OPR Rev. 1 on September 11, 2019 (Appendix C.2).

OPR Rev. 2 is the current version and was issued on January 16, 2020 (Appendix B.3). GPI reviewed and verified that RFP-02R1 requirements were incorporated into OPR Rev.2 (Appendix C.3).

4.3 Basis of Design

The Basis of Design (BoD) document, created by M+Sa, details M+Sa’s approach to satisfying the requirements of the OPR and provides GSA with an understanding of the design issues to make informed decisions. M+Sa shall prepare a narrative of how each commissioned system is intended to operate. GPI shall review the BoD for completeness and clarity and provide comments to the Cx Team.

4.4 Systems to be Commissioned

The following systems shall be commissioned on the Nix project. Specific equipment shall be identified in the Construction Phase Cx Plan.

• HVAC

• Electrical

• Lighting controls

• Emergency power and UPS systems

• Fire Protection & Life Safety systems

• Sound control systems

• Sustainable features

4.5 Commissioning Team

The Cx Team includes at least one person from each firm participating in the Cx Process. Each firm designated an individual that shall manage the firm’s commissioning activities, represent the firm at commissioning meetings, and ensure that documentation is distributed in a timely manner.

The Design Phase Cx Team is in Appendix D.

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4.6 Roles & Responsibilities

The Cx Process requires a team effort; some Cx activities are the responsibility of one Cx Team member and most activities are a joint effort. Cx Team members’ responsibilities range from approval of activities and documentation, participating in the performance of activities, development of documentation, and the completion of forms and reports (Appendix E).

4.7 Commissioning Meetings

GPI organized and conducted a Cx Kick-off Meeting, on September 12, 2019, to introduce the Cx Team to the Cx Process and discuss incorporation of LEED Cx requirements; minutes can be found in Appendix F. Cx progress and status was discussed at the 65% and 95% Construction Document Review Meetings (11/20/19 and 2/12/20).

4.8 Construction Document Reviews

GPI reviewed and commented on the 65% Construction Documents on November 18, 2019 and the Design Team responded to the review comments on November 27, 2019 (Appendix G.1).

The benchmark documents for the Construction Documents review were:

• Owner’s Project Requirements

• Project Narrative

• GSA P-100

• Nix Building Standards

• Nix BPP

• DoS AE Design Guide for Domestic Facilities

• DoS Security Classification Guide

• DoS Data and Telephone Network Requirements

• DoS Cabling Test Requirements

• DoS Furniture Typicals and Standards

• DoS Concept Plan

• DoS Project FTE Summary

• DoS Requirements by Space Type

• DoS Sample PPT DD Package

The Cx design review focused on:

• compliance with the benchmark documents

• coordination between systems, equipment, and components

• access for testing, maintenance, and service.

The 95% Construction Document review included back-checking the 65% CD review responses to ensure inclusion. GPI reviewed and commented on the 95% Construction Documents on February 10, 2020 (Appendix G.2).

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4.9 Commissioning Specifications

GPI developed Cx specifications, for integration into the project specification package, for all systems and equipment to be commissioned. Each commissioned system includes a Cx specification section describing the Cx requirements of the specific system. The Cx specifications include general Cx requirements common to all systems and equipment which shall provide detailed descriptions of the following:

• Roles and responsibilities

• Cx Process

• Cx meetings

• Submittals

• Reporting and documentation

• Deficiency resolution

• Installation checklists

• Cx site visits

• Control check-out documentation

• Start-up documentation

• Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing documentation

• Functional Performance Tests

• Acceptance criteria

• O&M Demonstration and Training

• O&M Manual documentation

• Systems Manual documentation

The Cx specifications were submitted on April 9, 2020.

Specification Section # Appendix

General Commissioning 018000 H.1

Plumbing Commissioning 220800 H.2

HVAC Commissioning 230800 H.3

Electrical Commissioning 260800 H.4

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Appendix A.1 – Initial Commissioning Plan

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Nix Building Post Office Re-Design

DESIGN PHASE COMMISSIONING PLAN

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Revised Commissioning Authority

July 19, 2019 Ed Iczkowski N/A

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APPENDIX A.1

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Design Phase Commissioning Plan Nix Building Post Office Re-Design

1. Commissioning Process Overview

1.1 Design Phase 1

1.2 Construction Phase 1

1.3 Occupancy and Operations Phase 2

2. Project Description

2.1 Existing Building and Site 3

2.2 Program Outline 3

2.3 Budget and Schedule 3

3. Commissioning Process Intent & Goals

3.1 Commissioning Process Intent 4

3.2 Commissioning Process Goals 4

4. Design Phase

4.1 Commissioning Process Plan 5

4.2 Owners Project Requirements 5

4.3 Basis of Design 5

4.4 Systems to be Commissioned 6

4.5 Commissioning Team 6

4.6 Roles & Responsibilities 6

4.6.1 Owner

4.6.2 Design Professionals

4.6.3 Construction Manager

4.6.4 Commissioning Authority

4.6.5 Construction Contractor

4.7 Commissioning Meetings 10

4.8 Construction Document Reviews 10

4.9 Commissioning Specifications 10

5. Construction Phase

5.1 Commissioning Meetings 12

5.2 Commissioning Schedule 12

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5.3 Construction Submittal Review 12

5.4 Installation Checklists 12

5.5 Field Observations 13

5.6 Issues Report 13

5.7 Functional Performance Tests 13

5.8 Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Occupant Training 14

5.9 Systems Walk-Through 14

5.9.1 Prior to Substantial Completion

5.9.2 Post Substantial Completion

6. Occupancy & Operations Phase

6.1 Seasonal Testing 15

6.2 Commissioning Report 15

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1. Commissioning Process Overview The Commissioning Process Plan (Cx Plan) describes the Commissioning (Cx) activities that shall be implemented on the Nix Building Post Office Re-Design project at the Robert N.C. Nix Sr.

Federal Building and U.S. Post Office (Nix) at 900 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cx Plan shall be developed by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) and shall be updated and revised throughout the Cx to reflect project changes.

The goals, intent, requirements, timing of the activities, and deliverables are included in the Cx Plan to provide guidance on execution and documentation of the Cx Process. GPI shall supplement, enhance, and expand the Cx Plan as the project progresses. The Cx Process shall be implemented in three phases; Design, Construction, and Occupancy & Operations.

Throughout the Cx Process, GPI shall revise the specific Cx procedures and forms to suit project conditions, manufacturer’s installation recommendations, and Commissioning Process Team (Cx Team) feedback.

1.1 Design Phase

GPI shall develop the Cx Plan, GSA shall develop the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), and Mills & Schnoering Architects LLC (M+Sa) shall develop the Basis of Design (BoD). The Cx Plan describes the Cx Process that shall be implemented on the Nix project. The OPR document details the functional requirements of the renovated area of the facility and GSA’s expectations of how the systems shall be used, operated, and maintained. The BoD document details M+Sa’s approach to satisfying the requirements of the OPR.

As the project design progresses, the Cx Plan shall be expanded and upgraded to include:

· Systems to be Commissioned

· Commissioning Team

· Roles & Responsibilities

· Commissioning Meetings

· Construction Document Reviews

· Commissioning Specifications

1.2 Construction Phase

Regularly scheduled commissioning meetings shall be conducted to discuss the commissioning progress, schedule, equipment start-up, system testing, training, and documentation.

Construction submittals, pertaining to commissioned equipment, shall be reviewed to verify compliance with the OPR. Installation Checklists shall be created to verify installation compliance and documented by the Installing Contractors. GPI shall conduct field observations to verify the completed Checklists. Deficiencies discovered during site visits shall be logged in the Issues Report.

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GPI shall verify that the Operations & Maintenance Staff and the Occupants were sufficiently trained, by the Construction Contractor, to operate and maintain the commissioned systems. GPI shall assist GSA with pre and post Substantial Completion walk-throughs.

1.3 Occupancy and Operations Phase

The Occupancy & Operations Phase begins after GSA acceptance and certification of Substantial Completion. Additional system testing and training shall be conducted prior to building turnover.

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2. Project Description

2.1 Existing Building and Site

Constructed in 1937, Nix is a masonry office building situated in the central business district of Philadelphia. It is six stories above grade and one story below grade. It is listed on the National Register for Historic Structures and is Art modern/Art Deco style. The building is mixed use, functioning as a courthouse, office and postal facility; occupied by approximately 16 tenants. The primary tenants include the US Bankruptcy Courts, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the US District Courts, and the Executive Office of Immigration Review. The last major renovation was in the mid 1990's. The building is in good operating condition with minor repair and alteration deficiencies, aside from the roof and chillers. The United States Post Office (USPS) officially vacated the Nix Federal Building as of October 2017.

2.2 Program Outline

Approximately 41,200 ft² of historic space on the 1st floor of Nix shall be designed and renovated to provide an efficient, attractive, and professional work environment. The Philadelphia Passport Agency (PPT/PA) shall be relocating approximately 120 staff to the 1st floor of Nix. The office representing the Government is the General Services Administration (GSA), MidAtlantic Region, Public Buildings Service, Region 3. The project type is an Alteration as further defined in the Facility Standards for the Public Buildings Service. The project delivery approach shall be the Design-Bid-Build format and the scope includes design and construction services of the following disciplines: interiors and space planning, architectural, LEED, sound attenuation, structural, historic preservation, mechanical, electrical, lighting and daylighting, plumbing, security, fire and life safety, window blast film and civil engineering of exterior improvements.

2.3 Budget and Schedule

The estimated cost of construction at award funding limitation for this project is $10,400,000. The shell portion accounts for roughly $6,200,000 and the tenant improvements for $4,200,000. All design submissions must conform to this established budget without compromising the program for the project. Design is in progress and the completion date is anticipated to be January 2020.

The total duration for construction is seventeen (17) months including project close-out.

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3. Commissioning Process Intent & Goals

3.1 Commissioning Process Intent

The intent of the Cx Process is to verify and document that the completed project fulfills the functional and performance requirements of the GSA, the facility occupants, and the facility operators.

3.2 Commissioning Process Goals

The goals of the Cx Process are to verify and document compliance with the GSA performance objectives throughout design, construction, start-up, testing, training, and the initial period of

Gold certification level.

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4. Design Phase

4.1 Commissioning Process Plan

The Commissioning Process Plan (Cx Plan) describes the Cx Process that shall be implemented on the Nix project. The Cx Plan shall be developed and maintained, by GPI, according to:

· ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202-2018 Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems

· ASHRAE Guideline 1.4-2014 Procedures for Preparing Facility Systems Manual

· ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 180-2018 Standard Practice for Inspection and

Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems

· Building Commissioning Association Essential Attributes

· GSA PBS Building Commissioning Guide.

The Cx Plan shall describe the organization, documentation requirements, and tools to evaluate that the design, construction, and operation of the systems comply with the Owner’s Project Requirements. The Design Phase Cx Plan shall be reviewed and approved by GSA, as well as all subsequent revisions, prior to distribution to the Cx Team. Early in the Design Phase, GPI shall distribute the Design Phase Cx Plan to the Cx Team. GPI shall update and expand the Cx Plan as the project progresses. During the Design Phase, GPI shall revise and update the Cx Plan after the 65% and 95% Construction Document reviews.

4.2 Owners Project Requirements

The Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) document, created by GSA, details the functional requirements of the renovated area of the facility and GSA’s expectations of how the systems shall be used, operated, and maintained. In its simplest form, the OPR is a document that details GSA’s expectations of the project. GPI shall review the OPR for completeness and clarity and provide comments to the Cx Team.

The OPR is the benchmark that the project is measured against to determine the success and quality of all phases of project delivery. GPI shall utilize the OPR when reviewing Construction Documents and Contractor shop drawings. Updates to the OPR shall be made throughout the project and distributed to the Cx Team. GPI shall update and revise the Cx Plan according to the OPR revisions. Each submission of the OPR shall be accepted by GSA to facilitate the next step in the Design Process.

4.3 Basis of Design

The Basis of Design (BoD) document, created by M+Sa, details M+Sa’s approach to satisfying the requirements of the OPR and provides GSA with an understanding of the design issues to make informed decisions. M+Sa shall prepare a narrative of how each commissioned system is

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M+Sa shall submit a revised BoD with the 65% and 95% Design Document Submissions to be reviewed by GPI and GSA. The BoD shall be reviewed for compliance to the OPR for the following:

· Design and design assumptions [including design alternatives and sustainable goals] comply with the OPR.

· Requirements that systems, equipment, and components shall be installed in a manner that they can be commissioned, maintained, and serviced.

· Opportunities for improved performance.

GPI shall document and track BoD issues identified by GSA and M+Sa. All Cx Team members shall work with GSA and GPI to resolve BoD issues. Each submission of the BoD shall be accepted by GSA to facilitate the next step in the Design Process.

4.4 Systems to be Commissioned

The following systems shall be commissioned on the Nix project. Specific equipment shall be identified after the 95% Construction Documents are submitted for review.

· HVAC

· Electrical

· Lighting controls

· Emergency power and UPS systems

· Fire Protection & Life Safety systems

· Sound control systems

· Data and communication

· Security

· Sustainable features

4.5 Commissioning Team

The Cx Team includes at least one person from each firm participating in the Cx. Each firm shall designate an individual that shall manage the firm’s commissioning activities, represent the firm at commissioning meetings, and ensure that documentation is distributed in a timely manner.

4.6 Roles & Responsibilities

The Cx Process requires a team effort; some Cx activities are the responsibility of one Cx Team member and most activities are a joint effort. Cx Team members’ responsibilities range from approval of activities and documentation, participating in the performance of activities, development of documentation, and the completion of forms and reports.

4.6.1 Owner

GSA shall participate in the Cx Process throughout the project. GSA shall appoint one individual as the Cx Team member who shall be responsible for the following:

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· Develop the OPR and subsequent revisions.

· Approve the BoD.

· Approve the Cx Construction Document reviews.

· Attend Cx meetings.

· Approve the Cx Plan and subsequent revisions.

· Approve the Cx Progress Reports.

· Approve the Cx Report.

4.6.2 Design Professionals

M+Sa shall participate in the Cx Process throughout the project. Each discipline shall appoint one individual as the discipline’s Cx Team member. M+Sa shall be responsible for the following:

· Participate and support GSA in the development of the OPR and subsequent revisions.

· Develop, revise, and maintain the BoD.

· Review the Cx Plan and subsequent revisions.

· Provide responses to Design Phase questions, comments, concerns, and deficiencies in the Cx Design Review reports.

· Integrate Cx requirements and activities, provided by GPI, into the contract documents.

· Attend Cx Design Phase meetings and select Construction Phase meetings.

· Verify that the operation and maintenance of the equipment, components, and systems have been adequately detailed in the Construction Documents.

· Provide responses to the Construction Phase Cx Construction Document reviews.

· Review the Cx Progress Reports.

· Review the Cx Report.

4.6.3 Construction Manager

AFG Group (AFG) shall participate in the Cx Process throughout the project. AFG shall appoint one individual as the Cx Team member who shall be responsible for the following:

· Review the OPR and subsequent revisions.

· Review the BoD and subsequent revisions.

· Review the Cx Plan and subsequent revisions.

· Integrate Cx activities into project schedule.

· Attend Cx meetings.

· Verify that RFIs and scope changes are submitted to GPI.

· Verify that the Contractors are completing and submitting Cx forms and documentation in a timely manner.

· Review the Cx Progress Reports.

· Review the Cx Report.

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4.6.4 Commissioning Authority

GPI shall manage the Cx Process throughout the project and shall be responsible for the following:

· Participate and support GSA in the development of the OPR and subsequent revisions. Review the OPR and subsequent revisions.

· Support the Design Professionals in the development of the BoD and subsequent revisions. Review the BoD and subsequent revisions.

· Organize and conduct Cx meetings.

· Develop, revise, and maintain the Cx Plan and subsequent revisions.

· Attend Construction Document review meetings. Perform focused commissioning reviews of the Construction Documents.

· Provide Cx requirements, specifications, and activities for integration into the contract documents.

· Prepare the Cx Progress Reports.

· Maintain the Cx Issues Report.

· Provide AFG with a list of Cx activities for integration into the project schedule.

· Organize and conduct Cx meetings.

· Review submittals applicable to systems being commissioned.

· Review RFIs and changes that impact the Cx Process.

· Develop installation checklists for equipment and components to be commissioned.

· Perform field observations.

· Develop test procedures for commissioned systems, equipment, and components.

· Witness and document FPT demonstrated by the Installing Contractors.

· Verify that GSA Operating Personnel have been properly trained.

· Prepare the Cx Report.

4.6.5 Construction Contractor

The Construction Contractor and Subcontractors shall participate in the Cx Process throughout the project. The Construction Contractor and Subcontractors shall appoint a Cx Team member for each trade who shall be responsible for the following:

· Include Cx requirements and activities in each purchase order and subcontract.

· Provide GPI with submittals applicable to systems being commissioned.

· Provide GPI with RFIs and scope changes that impact Cx.

· Schedule, coordinate, and conduct pre-installation meetings.

· Complete installation checklists as work is accomplished.

· Support GPI when conducting field observations.

· Coordinate and supervise deficiency resolutions.

· Prepare equipment Start-up Plan and coordinate work.

· Prepare Test, Adjust, and Balance (TAB) Plan and coordinate work.

· Schedule, coordinate, and demonstrate FPTs.

· Review equipment warranties to ensure GSA responsibilities are clearly defined.

· Implement training programs for GSA Operating Personnel.

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Commissioning Team

Name Title Organization Phone Number email

Alison Baxter Project Manager Mills & Schnoering Architects LLC (609) 681-2480 alisonb@msarchitectsllc.com

Carly Bruno Project Engineer General Services Administration (215) 866-6809 carly.bruno@gsa.gov

Jeffrey Cohen Architect Department of State (202) 647-7213 cohenjj@state.gov

Marianne Conners Building Manager General Services Administration (215) 446-4659 marianne.conners@gsa.gov

Pete Costulis AFG Group, Inc. (412) 427-9750 pcostulis@afgcm.com

Renee Domurat Project Engineer General Services Administration (215) 446-4684 renee.domurat@gsa.gov

Michelle Donnelly Contracting Officer General Services Administration (215) 446-4498 michelle.donnelly@gsa.gov

Benjamin Hastings Project Manager General Services Administration (215) 446-4518 benjamin.hastings@gsa.gov

Jason Hindle Project Manager Department of State (603) 334-0641 hindlejt@state.gov

Ed Iczkowski Commissioning Authority

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (570) 880-7336 eiczkowski@gpinet.com

Frank Jasper Project Manager AFG Group, Inc. (215) 680-1849 frank.jasper@gsa.gov

Sandy Keyes Architect Department of State (703) 915-8649 keyesal@state.gov

Soma Koth Contracting Officer’s Representative

General Services Administration (215) 446-4711 soma.koth@gsa.gov

Amy Mladjen Interior Designer Mills & Schnoering Architects LLC (609) 681-2480 amym@msarchitectsllc.com

Michael Schnoering Principal Mills & Schnoering Architects LLC (609) 681-2480 mikes@msarchitectsllc.com

Dwayne Spriggs AFG Group, Inc. dwayne.spriggs@gsa.gov

Steven Sutkin Contracting Specialist

General Services Administration (215) 446-5834 steven.sutkin@gsa.gov

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Name Title Organization Phone Number email

Henry Adams

Jensen Hughes

The Lighting Practice

4.7 Commissioning Meetings

GPI shall organize and conduct regularly scheduled Cx meetings with the Cx Team throughout the Cx Process. GPI shall prepare and distribute agendas prior to the meetings and distribute minutes within seven (7) calendar days of the meeting. GPI shall conduct a Cx kick-off and scoping meeting with the Cx Team, in conjunction with the 65% Construction Document Submission Meeting, to explain Cx procedures and discuss the Cx Plan in detail. GPI shall conduct a Cx Coordination meeting with the Cx Team, in conjunction with the 95% Construction Document Submission Meeting, to ensure controls integration issues and responsibilities are clearly described in the Construction Documents.

4.8 Construction Document Reviews

GPI shall participate in two (2) Design Review meetings and perform a Cx review of the 65% and 95% Construction Documents. The OPR, BoD, and P-100 shall be used as the benchmark for the Construction Documents review. The Cx design reviews shall focus on:

· compliance with the OPR

· coordination between systems, equipment, and components

· access for testing, maintenance, and service.

GPI shall submit a 65% Construction Document Review Report identifying noncompliant issues.

M+Sa shall submit responses to each issue. The 95% Construction Document review shall include back-checking the 65% review responses to ensure inclusion. The Cx review shall not be considered a peer or code design review.

4.9 Commissioning Specifications

GPI shall develop Cx specifications, to be integrated into the project specification package, for all systems and equipment to be commissioned. Each commissioned system shall include a Cx specification section describing the Cx requirements of the specific system. The Cx specifications shall include general Cx requirements common to all systems and equipment which shall provide detailed descriptions of the following:

· Roles and responsibilities

· Cx Process

· Cx meetings

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· Submittals

· Reporting and documentation

· Deficiency resolution

· Installation checklists

· Cx site visits

· Control check-out documentation

· Start-up documentation

· Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing documentation

· Functional Performance Tests

· Acceptance criteria

· O&M Demonstration and Training

· O&M Manual documentation

· Systems Manual documentation

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5. Construction Phase

5.1 Commissioning Meetings

GPI shall organize and conduct regularly scheduled Cx meetings with the Cx Team throughout the Cx Process. GPI shall prepare and distribute agendas prior to the meetings and distribute minutes within seven (7) calendar days of the meeting. GPI shall conduct a Cx kick-off and scoping meeting with the Cx Team to explain Cx procedures and discuss the Cx Plan in detail.

GPI shall conduct twelve (12) additional Cx meetings during the Construction and Occupancy and Operations Phases. Cx meetings shall be scheduled immediately after regular construction meetings.

5.2 Commissioning Schedule

The Cx schedule shall be based on the approved Construction Schedule. Cx activities shall be coordinated with the actual completion dates provided by the Construction Contractor. The detailed Cx schedule shall be submitted to GSA within fourteen (14) calendar days after receiving the approved Construction Schedule.

5.3 Construction Submittal Review

GPI shall review construction submittals, pertaining to commissioned equipment, to evaluate compliance with the OPR. The Cx submittal review does not replace the designer of record submittal review. GPI shall identify construction submittals to be provided for the systems being commissioned. The construction submittals shall be reviewed concurrently with the Design Professional’s review. The submittal review report shall include a list of the submittals reviewed, the date reviewed, and a summary of the submitted equipment that appears not to meet the OPR.

A copy of the submittal document review report and responses shall be included in the final Cx Report. The Construction Contractor shall submit to GPI the manufacturer’s Installation, Operations & Maintenance (IOM) manuals within one month of receiving approved submittals.

5.4 Installation Checklists

GPI shall develop Installation Checklists for each major piece of commissioned equipment. The Checklists shall include the minimum requirements for the installation to be considered acceptable. The Checklists shall include installation requirements identified in the Contract Documents, Manufacturer’s Installation Manuals, and industry standards. The Checklists shall be completed by the Installing Contractors and submitted to GPI for approval. The Construction Contractor shall maintain the original paper Checklists on-site until they are completed and signed. The Construction Contractor shall submit the approved paper Checklists and an electronic copy to GPI. Installation Checklists shall be accepted by GPI and GSA before Functional Performance Testing shall be conducted.

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5.5 Field Observations

GPI shall evaluate the installation of equipment and components as work progresses. Field observations shall be conducted in conjunction with the Cx Meetings. The Construction Contractor and Installing Contractors shall support GPI by providing access to equipment and components. The Construction Contractor shall notify GPI two (2) weeks prior to concealing work (insulation, sheetrock, ceiling tile, etc.), conducting tests (piping pressure, duct leakage, NETA, etc.) and equipment/system start-up.

Within one week of the site-visit, GPI shall list all deficiencies discovered in the Issues Report and prepare a Field Observation Report summarizing the site visit. The Construction Contractor shall be responsible to resolve all deficiencies. The Construction Contractor shall notify GPI in writing when each deficiency is resolved.

5.6 Issues Report

Throughout the construction process deficiencies or unacceptable conditions shall be identified by GPI or other members of the Cx Team and GPI shall log the deficiency in the Issues Report.

The Issues Report shall include the following information for each deficiency:

· Issue number

· Concise description of the deficiency

· Party responsible for resolving the deficiency

· Concise description of how the deficiency shall be resolved

· Date the deficiency was distributed to the Commissioning Team

· Date the deficiency was resolved, accepted, and closed GPI shall regularly update and distribute the Issues Report to the Cx Team.

5.7 Functional Performance Tests

Functional Performance Tests (FPT) verify that the commissioned equipment and integrated systems operate according to the approved sequences of operation. GPI shall prepare the FPT procedures and distribute to the Cx Team for review and comment. Procedures shall be modified, as necessary, to ensure a mutually agreeable procedure. FPTs shall not be witnessed until Installation Checklists have been completed and signed.

The Installing Contractor shall provide all required tools, test equipment, lifts, ladders, and personnel required to successfully demonstrate the FPTs. The Installing Contractors shall demonstrate the FPTs and GPI shall witness the demonstration and record the results. Twenty percent (20%) of ancillary equipment, such as VAV boxes and occupancy sensors, shall be witnessed by GPI.

FPT results are either pass or fail. When the entire system operates according to the sequence of operation, the result shall be pass and GPI shall document the acceptance of the system. If any part of the system does not operate according to the sequence of operation, the result shall be fail and GPI shall document the deficient part(s) of the system. Any system that fails a FPT shall be re-tested after the deficiencies have been resolved. A failed system shall be re-tested

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5.8 Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Occupant Training

The Construction Contractor shall be responsible for training the O&M Staff on system operation and maintenance. Construction Contractor shall prepare a Training Plan for each commissioned system. The Training Plan shall be approved by GSA and GPI.

5.9 Systems Walk-Through

5.9.1 Prior to Substantial Completion

GPI shall assist GSA in performing a pre-final walk through of the commissioned systems.

GPI shall document deficiencies and unacceptable conditions in the Cx Issues Report.

5.9.2 Post Substantial Completion

GPI shall assist GSA in performing final walk through of the commissioned systems. GPI shall document deficiencies and unacceptable conditions in the Cx Issues Report.

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6. Occupancy & Operations Phase The Occupancy & Operations Phase begins after GSA acceptance and certification of Substantial Completion.

6.1 Seasonal Testing

Verification of system performance shall be verified through FPT during the Construction Phase.

However, certain weather conditions, load conditions, or occupant interactions are required to complete some verification activities. Such deferred performance verification shall be conducted at an appropriate time, and under appropriate conditions, as early as possible after occupancy.

6.2 Commissioning Report

GPI shall prepare the Cx Report after all commissioned systems have been accepted and approved by GSA. The Cx Report shall summarize the activities performed throughout the Cx Process, the disposition of the commissioned systems, and include the following documentation:

· Meeting Minutes

· Cx Process Plan

· Cx Process Schedule

· Cx Progress Reports

· Completed Installation Checklists

· Completed FPTs

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Appendix A.2 – Commissioning Plan Rev. 1

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Nix Building Post Office Re-Design

DESIGN PHASE COMMISSIONING PLAN

Prepared for:

Revision Date

Approval

Paragraph

RevisionsCommissioning Authority

0 July 19, 2019 Ed Iczkowski Issued for GSA review

1 July 31, 2019 Ed Iczkowski 2.2, 2.3, 4.1 & 4.5

Prepared by:

52 Glenmaura National Blvd. Suite 302, Scranton, PA 18505 / (p) 570-342-3700 / (f) 570-342-4080 eiczkowski

APPENDIX A.2

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Design Phase Commissioning Plan Nix Building Post Office Re-Design

1. Commissioning Process Overview

1.1 Design Phase 1

1.2 Construction Phase 1

1.3 Occupancy and Operations Phase 2

2. Project Description

2.1 Existing Building and Site 3

2.2 Program Outline 3

2.3 Budget and Schedule 3

3. Commissioning Process Intent & Goals

3.1 Commissioning Process Intent 4

3.2 Commissioning Process Goals 4

4. Design Phase

4.1 Commissioning Process Plan 5

4.2 Owners Project Requirements 5

4.3 Basis of Design 5

4.4 Systems to be Commissioned 6

4.5 Commissioning Team 6

4.6 Roles & Responsibilities 8

4.6.1 Owner

4.6.2 Design Professionals

4.6.3 Construction Manager

4.6.4 Commissioning Authority

4.6.5 Construction Contractor

4.7 Commissioning Meetings 10

4.8 Construction Document Reviews 10

4.9 Commissioning Specifications 10

5. Construction Phase

5.1 Commissioning Meetings 12

5.2 Commissioning Schedule 12

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5.3 Construction Submittal Review 12

5.4 Installation Checklists 12

5.5 Field Observations 13

5.6 Issues Report 13

5.7 Functional Performance Tests 13

5.8 Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Occupant Training 14

5.9 Systems Walk-Through 14

5.9.1 Prior to Substantial Completion

5.9.2 Post Substantial Completion

6. Occupancy & Operations Phase

6.1 Seasonal Testing 15

6.2 Commissioning Report 15

Appendix A – Commissioning Plan Comments 17

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The current version of the Commissioning Plan is revision 1, dated July 31, 2019. The draft Commissioning Plan was reviewed by GSA and their comments have been included in the revision 1 Commissioning Plan.

Additions and changes are in red text and deletions have strikethroughs. GSA Commissioning Plan comments can be found in Appendix A.

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1. Commissioning Process Overview The Commissioning Process Plan (Cx Plan) describes the Commissioning (Cx) activities that shall be implemented on the Nix Building Post Office Re-Design project at the Robert N.C. Nix Sr.

Federal Building and U.S. Post Office (Nix) at 900 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cx Plan shall be developed by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) and shall be updated and revised throughout the Cx to reflect project changes.

The goals, intent, requirements, timing of the activities, and deliverables are included in the Cx Plan to provide guidance on execution and documentation of the Cx Process. GPI shall supplement, enhance, and expand the Cx Plan as the project progresses. The Cx Process shall be implemented in three phases; Design, Construction, and Occupancy & Operations.

Throughout the Cx Process, GPI shall revise the specific Cx procedures and forms to suit project conditions, manufacturer’s installation recommendations, and Commissioning Process Team (Cx Team) feedback.

1.1 Design Phase

GPI shall develop the Cx Plan, GSA shall develop the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), and Mills & Schnoering Architects LLC (M+Sa) shall develop the Basis of Design (BoD).