AM0002 Vol II Specification Updates 20251031.pdf

John Weld Peck Federal Building Levels 2 & 3 – Interior Renovation 500 Main Street

Cincinnati, Ohio

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SECTION 00 01 10 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS GROUP

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 01 Project Title Page

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary

01 14 00 Work Restrictions

01 25 00 Substitution Procedures

01 25 01 Substitution Form

01 29 00 Payment Procedures

01 30 00 GSA Project Management System

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination

01 31 20 Critical Path Method Scheduling

01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 35 10 Historic Building Treatment Procedures

01 35 25 Fire Prevention During Construction

01 40 00 Quality Assurance Control

01 42 00 References

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 59 30 Security Regulations

01 59 50 Safety & Health

01 60 00 Product Requirements

01 70 00 Execution Requirements

01 73 10 Cutting and Patching

01 73 20 Selective Demolition

01 73 50 Fire Prevention Precautions for Hot Work

01 74 10 Construction Indoor Air Quality

01 74 19 Construction Nonhazardous Waste Management and Disposal

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

01 78 10 Project Record Documents

01 78 22 Operation and Maintenance Documentation

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01 82 00 Demonstration and Training

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

02 85 00 Drinking Water Quality Management

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – Not Used

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 41 16 Plastic-Laminate-Clad Architectural Cabinets

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 05 53 Fire and Smoke Assembly Identification

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation

07 84 00 Firestopping*

07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping

07 84 43 Joint Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

07 92 19 Acoustical Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators

08 80 00 Glazing

08 88 53 Security Glazing

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 21 16.23 Gypsum Board Shaft Wall Assemblies

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 26 13 Gypsum Veneer Plastering

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling

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09 51 13 Acoustical Panel Ceilings

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring

09 68 13 Tile Carpeting

09 72 00 Wall Coverings

09 84 36 Sound-Absorbing Ceiling Units

09 91 23 Interior Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 23 Panel Signage

10 22 19 Demountable Partitions

10 28 13 Toilet and Bath Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Protection Cabinets

10 44 16 Fire Extinguishers

10 51 23 Plastic Laminate Clad Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – Not Used

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 13 Roller Window Shades

12 36 61.16 Solid Surfacing Countertops

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – Not Used

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 10 00 Dumbwaiters

Facility Services Subgroup

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

210500 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression

210501 Scope Fire Suppression

211313 Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems Modifications

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220170 Operation and Maintenance of Plumbing Systems

220501 Common Work Results for Plumbing

220503 Submittals for Plumbing

220517 Sleeves and Seals for Plumbing Piping

220518 Escutcheons for Plumbing Piping

220519 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping

220523 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

220529 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220553 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220719 Plumbing Systems Insulation

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221116 Domestic Water Piping

221119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties

221316 Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping

221319 Drain, Waste and Vent Piping Specialties

223001 Thermostatic Mixing Valves

223300 Electric, Domestic-Water Heaters

224000 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230501 Common Requirements for HVAC

230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230593 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC

230713 HVAC Ductwork Insulation

230719 HVAC Piping Insulation

232113 Above Ground Hydronic Piping

232116 Hydronic Piping Specialties and Valves

233113 Metal Ductwork

233300 HVAC Air Duct Accessories

233600 Air Terminal Units

233713 HVAC Diffusers, Registers and Louvers

238123 Computer Room Air Conditioners

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – Not Used

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260010 General Requirements for Electrical Systems

260500 Common Work Results for Electrical Systems

260503 Shop Drawings, Submittals, Literature, Manuals, Parts Lists, and Special Tools

260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

260523 Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables

260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems

260533 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems

260544 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling

260553 Identification for Electrical Systems

260573 Overcurrent Protective Device Studies

260923 Lighting Control Devices

262416 Panelboards

262726 Wiring Devices

262816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

263353 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply

264313 Surge Protection for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits

265000 LED Interior Lighting

260010 General Requirements for Electrical Systems

260500 Common Work Results for Electrical Systems

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260503 Shop Drawings, Submittals, Literature, Manuals, Parts Lists, and Special Tools

260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

260523 Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables

260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems

260533 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems

260544 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling

260553 Identification for Electrical Systems

260573 Overcurrent Protective Device Studies

260923 Lighting Control Devices

262213 Low-Voltage Distribution Transformers

262416 Panelboards

262726 Wiring Devices

262816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

263353 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply

264313 Surge Protection for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits

265000 LED Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

270502 Scope of the Communications Work

270503 Shop Drawings, Literature, Manuals, Parts Lists, and Special Tools

270504 Sleeving, Cutting, Patching and Repairing for Communications Systems

270508 Coordination Among Trades, Systems Interfacing and Connection of Equipment

270526 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

270528 Pathways for Communication Systems

270536 Cable Trays for Communications Systems

270610 Voice and Data Communication System

274100 Audio Video Systems

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

281643 Access Control System

282300 Video Surveillance System

284621 Addressable Fire-Alarm Systems

Site and Infrastructure Subgroup

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK – Not Used

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – Not Used

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES – Not Used

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – Not Used

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE – Not Used

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Process Equipment Subgroup

DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTEGRATION – Not Used

DIVISION 41 - MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT – Not Used

DIVISION 42 - PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT – Not Used

DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT – Not Used

DIVISION 44 - POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT – Not Used

DIVISION 45 - INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT – Not Used

DIVISION 46 - WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT – Not Used

DIVISION 48 - ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION – Not Used

ATTACHMENTS

Exhibit A C&D Waste Management Plan & Reporting Template

* Indicates item added or revised in Addendum 1, dated 10/31/2025

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SECTION 00 73 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

Part 2 - PERFORMANCE

Add the following to Paragraph 2.01 (a):

2.01 (A) Completion of Work: Contract completion time: one hundred and sixty-five (165) two hundred and thirty-five (235) calendar days for the substantial completion / beneficial occupancy of the project. Final completion of the project must occur within thirty (30) days of substantial completion including, but not limited to, the completion of all punchlist work, final close-out documentation and final payment application.

INTERIM NOTICE TO PROCEED

1. The Contracting Officer will issue an Award Letter to the Successful Offeror which will serve as the Interim Notice To Proceed (NTP). The Interim NTP allows the successful offeror to:

a. Apply for and obtain security clearances

b. Prepare and submit project schedules, shop drawings and material submittals

c. Order materials and equipment

d. Perform any other off-site work

e. Submit required insurance and bonds

2. No on-site work may be performed until security clearances for proposed employees have been received and approved by GSA MSO/OPM. Contractor employees will not be allowed to work in Federally controlled space prior to obtaining the appropriate background investigation. Security Clearance requirements are defined in Specification Section 01 59 30, Security Regulations.

NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP)

1. The Contracting Officer may issue a Notice To Proceed upon verification that the

Contractor has received approved security clearances for a suitable number of employees to begin on-site work and receipt of acceptable insurance and bond coverage. The Contract Performance Period, as stated in block 11 of the SF 1442, begins upon the issuance of the Notice To Proceed.

2. No additional time will be added to the performance period due to the following contractor actions or inactions:

a. Late submittal of security clearance forms

b. Incomplete or inaccurate submittal of security clearance forms

c. Submittal of employees whose adjudication is found to be unsuitable

d. Failure of the contractor to comply with any of the security requirements in the contract

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e. Unacceptable insurance and/or bond coverage

2.02 (a) Liquidated Damages: To be indicated in the Solicitation process.

Part 5 - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

5.01 (e) Covered Area: City: CINCINNATI

State: OHIO

County: HAMILTON

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SECTION 019113 - GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other discipline specific Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. OPR and BOD documentation are included by reference for information only.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes general requirements that apply to implementation of commissioning without regard to specific systems, assemblies, or components.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 22 Section 220800 “Commissioning of Plumbing Systems” for commissioning process activities for plumbing systems, assemblies, equipment, and components.

2. Division 23 Section 230800 “Commissioning of HVAC Systems” for commissioning process activities for HVAC&R systems, assemblies, equipment, and components.

3. Division 26 Section 260800 “Commissioning of Electrical Systems” for commissioning process activities for electrical systems, assemblies, equipment, and components.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. BOD: Basis of Design: A document that records concepts, calculations, decisions, and product selections used to meet the OPR and to satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines. The document includes both narrative descriptions and lists of individual items that support the design process.

B. Commissioning Provider (CxP): Owner compensated independent agent, not otherwise associated with the Commissioning team members or the Contractor. The CxP directs and coordinates the day-to-day commissioning activities.

C. Cx: Commissioning, CxP Commissioning Provider, CxA Commissioning Authority.

D. Commissioning Plan: Overall plan that provides the structure, schedule and coordination planning for the commissioning process.

E. Functional Performance Test: Test of the function and operation of equipment and systems.

Functional testing is the dynamic and interactive testing of systems under full operation.

Systems are tested under various modes, such as during low cooling or heating loads, high loads, component failures, unoccupied, varying outside air temperatures, power failure, etc. The systems are run through all the control system's sequences of operation and components are verified to be responding as the sequences state. The commissioning provider develops the functional test procedures in a sequential written form, coordinates, oversees and documents

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General Commissioning Requirements 01 91 13 - 2 the actual testing, which is performed by the installing contractor or vendor. Functional tests are performed after pre-functional checklists and startup are complete. Functional Performance Testing is not traditional air or water test and balancing.

F. Pre-functional Checklist: A list of items to inspect and elementary component tests to conduct to verify proper installation of equipment, provided by the CxP to the Contractor. Pre-functional checklists are primarily static inspections and procedures to prepare the equipment or system for initial operation. Some pre-functional checklist items entail simple testing of the function of a component, a piece of equipment or system. Pre-functional checklists augment and are combined with the manufacturer's start-up checklist. The commissioning process requires that the procedures be documented in writing, and that CxA witnesses much of the pre-functional work and all of the larger or more critical pieces of equipment.

G. OPR: Owner's Project Requirements: A document that details the functional requirements of a project and the expectations of how it will be used and operated. These include Project goals, measurable performance criteria, cost considerations, benchmarks, success criteria, and supporting information.

H. Startup: Initial starting or activating of dynamic equipment, including executing pre-functional checklists.

I. Systems, Subsystems, Equipment, and Components: Where these terms are used together or separately, they shall mean "as-built" systems, subsystems, equipment, and components.

1.4 COMMISSIONING TEAM

A. Members Appointed by Contractor(s): Individuals, each having the authority to act on behalf of the entity he or she represents, explicitly organized to implement the commissioning process through coordinated action. The commissioning team shall consist of, but not be limited to, representatives of Contractor, including Project superintendent and subcontractors, installers, suppliers, and specialists deemed appropriate by the CxA.

B. Members Appointed by Owner: Include CxP, Representatives of the facility user, operation and maintenance personnel, Architect and Engineering design professionals.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Documents: For all systems to be commissioned, the following shall be distributed to the CxP prior to equipment purchase and concurrently with Architect and Engineer of Record. CxP’s review of submittal does not alter the scope or responsibility of the Architect or the Engineer of Record.

1. Manufacturer’s cut sheets.

2. Performance data including but not limited to the following:

a. Fan curves.

b. Pump curves.

3. Installation and startup manual.

4. Operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance manuals.

5. Shop drawings.

B. Documents: For all systems to be commissioned, the following shall be distributed to the CxP prior to the drafting of Pre-functional Checklists and Functional Test Procedures.

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1. Sequence of operations including but not limited to the following:

a. An overview narrative of the system describing its purpose, components and function.

b. All interactions and interlocks with other systems.

c. Detailed delineation of control between any packaged controls and the building automation system.

d. Written sequences of control for packaged controlled equipment.

e. Start-up sequences.

f. Warm-up mode sequences.

g. Normal operating mode sequences.

h. Unoccupied mode sequences.

i. Shutdown sequences.

j. Temperature and pressure control: setbacks, setups, resets.

k. Effects of power or equipment failure with all standby component functions.

l. All alarms and emergency shutdowns.

m. Seasonal operational differences and recommendations.

n. Initial and recommended values for all adjustable settings, set points and parameters that are typically set or adjusted by operating staff; and any other control settings or fixed values, and delays, that shall be useful during testing and operating the equipment.

o. Schedules.

2. Factory test reports.

3. Start-up and checkout materials that are shipped inside the equipment and the field checkout sheet forms to be used by the factory or field technicians.

4. Pipe flushing procedures.

5. Test and balance plan.

6. Test and balance reports.

7. Training Plan: Provide plan for and presentation materials related to training of building personnel on the commissioned systems.

8. Warranty information, including all responsibilities of the Owner to keep the warranty in force clearly identified.

9. Updated as-built versions of the control drawings and sequences of operation.

C. Provide the CxP with any requested additional documentation to complete the commissioning process.

1.6 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide the OPR documentation to the CxP and Contractor for information and use.

B. Assign operation and maintenance personnel and schedule them to participate in commissioning team activities.

C. Provide the BOD documentation, prepared by Architect and approved by Owner, to the CxP and Contractor for use in developing the commissioning plan, systems manual, and operation and maintenance training plan.

1.7 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor shall assign representatives with expertise and authority to act on its behalf and shall schedule them to participate in and perform commissioning process activities including, but not limited to, the following:

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1. Evaluate performance deficiencies identified in test reports and, in collaboration with entity responsible for system and equipment installation, recommend corrective action.

2. Cooperate with the CxP for resolution of issues recorded in the Issues Log.

3. Attend commissioning team meetings. Meetings will be held on a monthly basis until

20% of equipment has been started or is ready to start. Meetings will be bi-weekly from that point on.

4. Integrate and coordinate commissioning process activities with construction schedule.

5. Review and accept construction checklists provided by the CxP.

6. Complete paper and electronic construction checklists as Work is completed and provide to the Commissioning Authority on a biweekly basis.

7. Review and accept commissioning process test procedures provided by the

Commissioning Authority on a weekly basis.

8. Complete current Architect, Engineer of Record, and Issues Log punch list items before functional testing on a weekly basis.

9. Complete commissioning process test procedures.

1.8 CxA / CxP's RESPONSIBILITIES

A. CxP responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Organize and lead the commissioning team.

2. Provide commissioning plan.

3. Convene commissioning team meetings.

4. Provide Project-specific construction checklists and commissioning process test procedures.

5. Prepare and maintain the Issues Log (RTF).

6. Verify the execution of commissioning process activities using random sampling. The sampling rate may vary from 1 to 100 percent. Verification will include, but is not limited to, equipment submittals, construction checklists, training, operating and maintenance data, tests, and test reports to verify compliance with the OPR. When a random sample does not meet the requirement, the CxP will report the failure in the Issues Log.

7. Assign operation and maintenance personnel and schedule them to participate in commissioning team activities.

8. Coordinate the BOD documentation, prepared by Architect and approved by Owner, to the CxP and Contractor for use in developing the commissioning plan, systems manual, and operation and maintenance training plan.

9. Witness systems, assemblies, equipment, and component startup.

10. Compile test data, inspection reports, and certificates; include them in the systems manual and commissioning process report.

11. The CxP will be responsible for overseeing and approving the content and adequacy of the training of Owner personnel for commissioned equipment.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TEST EQUIPMENT

A. All standard testing equipment required to perform startup and initial checkout and required Pre-functional and Functional performance testing shall be provided by the Division 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, and 28 Sub-Contractors for the equipment and control systems being tested.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKOUT

A. Execution of Pre-functional Checklists and Startup:

1. Seven days prior to startup, the Contractor through the Subs and vendors shall schedule startup and checkout with the CxP. The performance of the pre-functional checklists, startup and checkout are executed by the Contractor’s Sub or vendor. When executing pre-functional checklists, signatures may be required of other Subs for verification of completion of their work.

2. The CxA will observe, at minimum, the procedures for each piece of primary equipment, unless there are multiple units, in which case a sampling strategy may be used.

3. For lower-level components of equipment, such as VAV boxes, sensors, controllers, CxP will observe a sampling of the pre-functional and start-up procedures.

4. The Contractor shall execute startup and provide the CxP with a signed and dated copy of the completed start-up and pre-functional tests and checklists.

5. Only individuals that have direct knowledge and witnessed that a line-item task on the pre-functional checklist was performed should initial or check that item off. It is not acceptable for witnessing supervisors to fill out these forms.

B. Deficiencies, Non-Conformance and Approval in Checklists and Startup:

1. The contractor shall clearly list any outstanding items of the initial start-up and pre-functional procedures that were not completed successfully, at the bottom of the procedures form or on an attached sheet. The procedures form and any outstanding deficiencies are provided to the CxP within two days of test completion.

2. The contractor shall correct all areas that are deficient or incomplete in the checklists and tests in a timely manner and shall notify the CxP as soon as outstanding items have been corrected and resubmit an updated start-up report and a Statement of Correction on the original non-compliance report.

3.2 CONTROLS CHECKOUT

A. Contractor shall notify CxP of controls check-out procedures (7) days prior to work being performed. At completion of controls checkout, Contractor shall provide CxP with any checklists and/or summary reports.

3.3 Test & Balance (TAB) Coordination

A. TAB shall be performed after controls check-out has been approved by the CxP.

B. The contractor shall notify CxP of TAB activities (7) days prior to the work being performed. At the completion of TAB the Contractor shall provide CxP with the Tab report. A preliminary draft or “pencil” copy of the TAB report may be requested by the CxP to expedite the review period.

3.4 FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. The contractor shall schedule and execute the functional tests. Functional testing is conducted after TAB has been completed and approved by CxP.

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3.5 TRAINING OF PERSONNEL

A. Contractor shall schedule and conduct training of Owner designated personnel.

B. The contractor should record training sessions on video and provide in format acceptable to CxA.

3.6 DEFERRED TESTING

A. Contractors shall provide pre-functional checkout, controls checkout, TAB, functional performance testing and training of personnel for any tests deferred due to reasons of building structure, required occupancy conditions or other deficiency determined by the CxA. These tests shall be conducted in the same manner as non-deferred activities.

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John Weld Peck Federal Building

GSA

Cincinnati, OH Commissioning Plan

Submitted To:

General Services Administration

John Weld Peck Federal Building

500 Main Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Submitted By:

CMTA Commissioning

10411 Meeting Street

Prospect, KY 40059

Date: 10/31/2025

Design Version: Issued for Bid Set

Construction Version: 10/31/2025

Final Version: Living Document

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Table of Contents

I. Introduction

II. Abbreviations:

III. Project Description

IV. Commissioning Objectives

V. Commissioned Systems

VI. Commissioning Team

VII. Commissioning Roles and Responsibilities

VIII. Commissioning Process

IX. Warranty Period

X. Schedule

XI. Appendix A - Pre-Functional Checklists (Sample)

XII. Appendix B - Functional Performance Tests (Sample)

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I. Introduction

The Commissioning plan is a living document describing the key steps taken throughout the design, construction, and operation of a newly added facility to attain the desired results. This commissioning plan has been developed in draft form for this specific project during the design phase. This plan provides site-specific commissioning specifications by the construction team and provides direction for the commissioning tasks during construction. This plan focuses on providing support for the specifications and provides forms for the application of the commissioning process. The responsibilities required of the commissioning team are to provide the Owner verification that the various system installations and operations are per the design intent and ensure a smooth turn-over of systems.

II. Abbreviations:

The following are common abbreviations used in this document:

A/E- Architect and design engineers CM- Construction Manager

CA or CxA - Commissioning authority GC- General contractor (prime)

BECxA- Building Envelope

Commissioning Agent

Subs- Subcontractors to General

CM- Construction Manager MC- Mechanical contractor

Cx- Commissioning TAB- Test and balance contractor

Cx Plan- Commissioning Plan document TCC- Temperature Controls Contractor

PFC- Pre functional Checklist EC- Electrical contractor

FPT- Functional performance test OPR- Owner Project Requirements

CC- Controls Contractor PVT- Performance Verification Test

Cx Team- Commissioning Team AoR- Architect of Record

DDC- Direct Digital Control System Owner/User GSA & DOS

III. Project Description

Project Name: John Weld Peck Federal Building Levels 2 & 3 – Interior Renovation

Project Address: 500 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Bld. Function: Government

Bld. Details: Approximately 32,000 sq. ft. that will accommodate the Passport workforce

Program: LEED v. 4.1 for BD + C: Schools

LEED Cx: EAp1-Fundamental Commissioning & EAc1-Enhanced Commissioning

Codes & Standards: ASHRAE Guideline 0, ASHRAE Guideline 1., P100 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings

Service, US Dept. of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Passport Services Design Standards.

Interior renovation of approximately 32,000 square feet on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the John Weld Peck Federal

Building at 550 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Building No. OH0189). The goals for this project include providing a space where the Passport workforce can meet the needs of the public. Other Design Drivers will include User

Experience, Security, Accessibility, and Technology. The project is intended to achieve LEED Silver Commercial

Interiors Certification by the USGBC.

The purpose of the Design Phase commissioning plan is to provide quality direction for the commissioning process during Design and Construction, particularly providing resolution for issues and providing details not anticipated

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IV. Commissioning Objectives

Commissioning is a systematic process of ensuring that all building systems perform interactively according to the

Design Intent and the Owner’s operational needs. The commissioning process is intended to assist with the coordination of traditionally separate functions of system documentation, equipment startup, control system and calibration, performance testing, and training. Commissioning of this project is intended to achieve the following specific objectives according to LEED requirements:

(EA Prerequisite) Fundamental Commissioning:

1. Develop the OPR. (Owner)

2. Develop a BOD. (Design Team)

3. Review the OPR, BOD, and project Design. (CxA)

4. Develop and implement a Cx Plan. (CxA)

5. Confirm incorporation of Cx requirements into the construction documents. (CxA)

6. Develop construction checklists. (CxA)

7. Develop a system test procedure. (CxA)

8. Verify system test execution. (CxA)

9. Maintain an issues and benefits log throughout the Cx process. (CxA)

10. Prepare a final Cx Process report. (CxA)

11. Document all findings and recommendations and report directly to the owner throughout the process.

(CxA)

(EA Option1) Enhanced Commissioning:

1. Review contractor submittals. (CxA)

2. Include system manual requirements in construction documents. (CxA)

3. Include operator and occupant training requirements in construction documents.

4. Verify systems manual updates and delivery. (CxA)

5. Verify operator and occupant training delivery and effectiveness. (CxA)

6. Verify seasonal testing. (CxA)

7. Review building operations 10 months after substantial completion. (CxA)

8. Develop an on-going commissioning plan. (CxA)

V. Commissioned Systems

The systems listed below shall be commissioned for this project. Refer to subsequent sections of this commissioning plan for additional details. All general references in this document refer only to equipment that is to be commissioned.

Below is a chart of the systems to be commissioned with associated responsibilities listed:

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System GC/QC EC MC CC TAB Sampling %

Mechanical Systems

Computer Room Air

Conditioning Units (CRAC’s) P P P, S, C, F P, C, F T 100%

Data Closet Temperature

Monitoring and Alarming P P P, S, C, F P, C, F T 100%

Air Terminal Units (VAV’s) P P P, S, C, F P, C, F T 100%

Exhaust Fans P P P, S, C, F P, C, F T 100%

Building Automation System

(BAS)

P P P, S, C, F P, C, F N/A 100%

Fire-Alarm Shutdown

Integration P P P, S, C, F P, C, F N/A 100%

TAB Witness & Review P N/A P P N/A 100%

Electrical Systems

Light Fixtures & Lighting

Controls P P, S, C, F N/A N/A N/A 100%

Normal Power Systems P P, S, C, F N/A N/A N/A 100%

Emergency Power System - UPS

Systems P P, S, C, F N/A N/A N/A 100%

Power Metering Systems P P, S, C, F N/A N/A N/A 100%

Fire Alarm Graphics Integration P P, S, C, F P, S, C, F P, C, F N/A -

Plumbing Systems

Water Heaters (Electric

Tankless) P P, S, C, F P, S, C, F P, C, F

N/A 100%

Metering P P, S, C, F P, S, C, F P, C, F N/A 100%

Plumbing Fixtures (sampled) P P, S, C, F P, S, C, F P, C, F N/A 20%

Abbreviation Key:

P = Execute Cx PFPTs, trade specific. Submit completed forms to the CA.

S = Execute startups. Submit reports to the CA.

C = Execute controls verifications. Submit reports to the CA. Execute calibrations back checks, as directed and witnessed by the CA.

T = Execute testing, adjusting, & balancing. Submit report to the CA. Execute TAB back checks, as directed and witnessed by the CA.

F = Execute Cx FPTs, trade specific, as directed and witnessed by the CA.

VI. Commissioning Team

The following list includes the major team members for the Design Phase Commissioning Team:

Name Company Position Phone Email

Department of State (DOS)

Aaron Grant DOS

Amanda Anger DOS

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Ana Gonzales DOS

Bob Collins DOS

Daniel Brabbins DOS

Debra Cosentino DOS

Devon Taylor DOS

Dexter Gaines DOS

Jason Hindle DOS Owner Rep / PM 603-334-0641 hindlejt@stat.gov

John Mathews DOS

Joshua Browne DOS

Joshua Sherman DOS

Lauren Machion DOS

Milton Powell DOS

Mitchell Hubbell DOS

John Mathews DOS

Semele Platukis DOS

Shirl Coley DOS

Stephanie Haynes DOS

Susan Knight DOS Owner Sr. Space

Planner 202-285-5827 kinghtsk@state.gov

Tanya Adams DOS

General Services Administration (GSA)

Max Kilibarda GSA Contracting

Officer’s Rep. (COR) 773-449-1857 max.kilibarda@gsa.gov

Jena Richter GSA Lead Property

Manager 513-491-8183 jennifer.richter@gsa.gov

Brendan Coughlin GSA Building Owner

Representative

(513) 527-0217 brendan.coughlin@gsa.gov

Aesha Payne GSA

Matt Bucker GSA

Tim Novak GSA

Design Team

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Chris Graham BHDP Lead Architect /

PM

(513) 527-0217 CGraham@bhdp.com

Eric Fortner BHDP Architect (513) 619-0290 efortner@bhdp.com

Zach Fein BHDP Architect (513) 527-0233 zfein@bhdp.com

Kelsey DePolo BHDP Architectural

Designer 513-527-0212 kdepolo@bhdp.com

Todd Duwel BHDP Market Leader 513-338-1616 tduwel@bhdp.com

Eric Fortner BHDP Sr. Interior

Designer 513-619-0290 efortner@bhdp.com

Lindsey Kincaid BHDP

Sarah Frey BHDP

Shannon Ryan BHDP Sr. Interior

Designer 614-827-9592 sryan@bhdp.com

Susan Dettmer BHDP

Jeff Millard CMTA Project Manager 513-429-4404 jmillard@cmta.com

Brian Rose CMTA Mechanical

Engineer 513-993-7608 brose@cmta.com

David Mann CMTA Mechanical

Engineer dmann@cmta.com

Michael Stearns CMTA Electrical Engineer 513-513-2689 mstearns@cmta.com

Mohammed Fahd CMTA Plumbing Engineer 513-429-4404 Mohammed.fahd@cmta.com

Maddie Suggs CMTA Plumbing Engineer 513-429-4404 msuggs@cmta.com

Chris Buckreus Schaefer Structural Engineer 513-542-3300 Chris.buckreus@schaefer-inc.com

Howard Harris Schaefer Structural Engineer 513-542-3300 Howard.harris@schaefer-inc.com

Brandon Lawlor CC&E Estimating / Precon 216-406-7151 blawlor@ccande.com

Rachel O’Malley Common Bond

Consulting

Historic

Preservation 513-259-8794 r3omalley@gmail.com

Dave Gregory Atlas Abatement /

Testing 513-842-3973 David.gregory@oneatlas.com

General Contractor (GC)

T.B.D.

Mechanical Contractor (MC)

T.B.D.

Electrical Contractor (EC)

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T.B.D.

Controls Contractor (TCC)

T.B.D.

FA Contractor (FAC)

T.B.D.

Design Phase Commissioning Authority (CxD)

Brent Leinenbach CMTA Commissioning

Team Lead 502-216-3668 bleinenbach@cmta.com

David Lane CMTA Commissioning

Engineer 513-442-9755 dlane@cmta.com

Sam Gordon CMTA Commissioning

Engineer

502.523.1322 sgordon@cmta.com

Josh Hicks CMTA Commissioning

Engineer 270-315-9129 jhicks@cmta.com

Lines of Communication

Commissioning is a team effort. The following organizations each contribute their expertise to the functional success of the project. Below is a chart of the expected lines of communication between team members.

VII. Commissioning Roles and Responsibilities

Commissioning Representatives:

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A Commissioning Representative shall be provided by each subcontractor associated with the systems required to be commissioned. Each Commissioning Representatives shall be responsible for coordination of their respective subcontractor’s execution of the commissioning activities required by the respective specification section. The

Commissioning Representatives' duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

1. Communication with the Quality Control Representative.

2. Attendance at the Commissioning Coordination Meeting.

3. Attendance at the Commissioning Progress Meetings.

4. Participation in planning and scheduling of all commissioning activities.

5. Review of functional performance test procedures.

6. Completion of Pre-Functional Checklists.

7. Functional performance test participation.

8. Implementing corrective actions associated with deficiencies found through the commissioning process.

9. Request clarification of issues as needed.

Commissioning Authority:

The Commissioning Authority will be provided by the owner. The Commissioning Authority will lead the

Commissioning process and review submittals including test reports, perform inspections on systems and equipment, and lead functional performance tests in accordance with the Commissioning Plan and construction

Documents.

VIII. Commissioning Process

This section details the commissioning process, tasks, and activities.

Design Phase

1. Design Phase Commissioning Plan

a. The Commissioning Authority shall update the Commissioning Plan. The plan shall describe the entire commissioning process as described in this scope of work. The plan shall cover design, construction, and post-construction phases of work. The Commissioning Plan is a living document;

as design progresses, adjustments may be made to accommodate changes or further refine schedules and procedures.

b. The Commissioning Plan shall outline, for the design and construction phases of the project, the overall commissioning process, schedules, team members and responsibilities, documentation requirements, lines of communication, and review procedures. The design phase component of the Commissioning Plan shall be made available to the Cx team following the Design Phase

Coordination Meeting.

c. The construction phase component of the Commissioning Plan shall be submitted to the Cx team following receipt of the 100% design submittal. The construction phase component of the

Commissioning Plan shall include Issues Log Template, Pre-Functional Checklists, and Functional

Performance Test procedures and Checklists. The Commissioning Plan shall also include anticipated trend log points, sample frequency, and duration for initial set up and review prior to

Functional Performance Tests. Schedules shall include estimated time required to complete tasks.

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Submit plan to Cx team electronically. Each Commissioning Plan submittal will be reviewed by the

Cx team. Comments shall be resolved through coordination with Cx team.

2. Design Review

a. The Commissioning Authority shall review the 90%, and Corrected Final design plans and specifications or the equivalent milestones submitted by the Contractor, the Owner’s Project

Requirements, and the Basis of Design. The Commissioning Authority shall verify that the Owner’s

Project Requirements and Basis of Design documents are complete and clear, the design plans and specifications reflect the Owner’s Project Requirements and the Basis of Design, and that the systems can be functionally tested. The Design Review is not intended to capture design deficiencies other than in relation to the items noted; however, if design deficiencies are found in the Design Review, they may be commented upon.

b. The Commissioning Authority shall participate in design review meetings via teleconference to discuss the commissioning comments with the construction contractor team and owner.

Construction Phase

1. Cx Project Flow

a. The following commissioning flowchart summarizes the commissioning activities to be performed on the project.

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2. Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting

a. After the commissioning planning meeting, a Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting is held with all commissioning team members. The commissioning plan, process, and schedule are presented and discussed. Questions are answered regarding the commissioning plan and specifications. The communications process is discussed and finalized. Also covered are the general list of each party’s responsibilities, and who is responsible for developing the startup plan for each piece of equipment and the proposed commissioning schedule. The outcome of the meeting is increased understanding by all parties of the commissioning process and their respective responsibilities. The meeting shall also provide the construction contractor with a mark-up of the submittal register showing which submittals the Commissioning Authority will review.

b. The Commissioning Authority, the Contractor, the Contractor's Quality Control Representative, and the Owner shall meet following construction notice to proceed to discuss the commissioning process to include the contract requirements, lines of communication, roles and responsibilities, schedules, documentation requirements, inspection and test procedures, and logistics.

3. Progress Meetings

a. The Commissioning Authority shall organize and lead progress meetings with the Cx team to discuss progress of system installation, status and scheduling of commissioning activities, and issues and deficiencies. The Commissioning Authority shall identify the appropriate construction contractor/sub-contractor personnel to attend the meetings in advance. The progress meetings shall be held monthly during construction until mechanical and lighting system installation begins.

After commissioned system installation begins, the meetings shall be held bi-weekly.

b. The Cx team shall participate in bi-weekly conference calls throughout construction of the project to discuss the progress of the system installation and the status and scheduling of commissioning activities, issues, and deficiencies. The Commissioning Authority will identify the subcontractor commissioning representatives that shall participate in each call.

c. The Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural designers of record shall participate in the conference calls at the request of the Commissioning Authority. The Commissioning Authority will only request designer of record participation as needed in order to address design issues or issues regarding technical adequacy.

4. Field Observation

a. Field observations will be made by the Commissioning Authority and are intended to provide the

Commissioning Authority with an understanding of the systems and assemblies, configuration and layout and allow the Commissioning Authority to verify that pre-functional checklists are being used and to identify issues that may negatively impact any later activities of startup, functional testing, operations or maintenance. The Commissioning Authority shall inspect 100% of equipment associated with commissioned systems. The Commissioning Authority shall report all inspection failures and issues in the Issues Log and report them to the Cx team. The

Commissioning Authority shall re-inspect all equipment that failed inspection.

5. Miscellaneous Communication Protocols

a. The following are the protocols on this project:

i. Commissioning Authority may call the GC and/or appropriate sub-contractor directly, with minor questions:

1. For questions or issues where the Commissioning Authority disagrees with the designer or contractor, the Commissioning Authority generates a formal RFI.

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2. Commissioning Authority questions or issues that may result in change of scope, significant clarification in the sequences of operation or other project documents shall become RFIs.

3. The Commissioning Authority will not direct implementation changes to specified sequences without approval from the A/E.

4. The Commissioning Authority will provide a record of all commissioning related issues and significant communications to the Cx team.

6. Progress Reporting and Logs

a. The Commissioning Authority regularly communicates with all members of the commissioning team, keeping them apprised of commissioning progress and scheduling issues through memos, progress reports, issues logs, etc.

i. Progress Reports:

1. The progress reports contain an update of the milestones progress, a list of new and outstanding issues, a description of commissioning progress corresponding to the plan, etc.

ii. Issues Logs:

1. The Commissioning Authority keeps a log of all commissioning-related issues.

7. Initial Submittals and Documentation

a. Standard Submittals

i. The Commissioning Authority shall receive all construction submittals and shop drawings related to the systems being commissioned including all related test reports (particularly of interest will be the Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Report, Performance

Verification Test (PVT) Procedures and Test report, and Trend Logs).

b. The Commissioning Authority shall review the submittals, including resubmittals, and evaluate conformance to the Owner’s Project Requirements and Basis of Design, ensure fulfillment of operation and maintenance requirements, and ensure facilitation of performance testing. The

Commissioning Authority shall not be responsible for evaluating the submittals for contract compliance. Deficiencies discovered shall be recorded in the Issues Log and reported to the Cx team.

c. The Commissioning Authority will be provided a submittal register; the Commissioning Authority shall mark the submittals on the register that must be provided to the Commissioning Authority.

The register will be provided to the GC, and the GC sends submittals directly to the CxA. Submittal comments shall be distributed formally to the Cx team; however, GC should get an advance copy of comments.

d. Once there is an approved submittal, the contractor has two weeks to submit information required for Cx, including:

i. Required for Functional testing Data (after Submittal Approval)

1. Cut Sheets and performance data (regular submittal data)

2. Product description literature (general information)

3. Installation guide

4. Start-up guide and checkout plan

5. Any required test plans / reports (factory tests, start-up, etc.)

ii. Required for Systems Manuals (after equipment delivery)

1. O&M Booklets

2. Warranty and service contract information

3. Control drawings and points list

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4. Control sequences and schedules

5. Certifications (pressure, leaks, gas, inspections, etc.)

8. Installation, Startup, and Initial Systems Checkout

a. This phase of the work by the contractor requires utilizing enhanced documentation procedures and forms provided or approved by the Commissioning Authority. A major element in this phase is the completion of pre-functional checklists.

9. Pre-Functional Checklists

a. The design build/construction contractor team and all of the appropriate subcontractors will complete the Pre-Functional Checklists for all installed equipment in accordance with the

Commissioning Specification. The Commissioning Authority shall ensure that all of the Pre-

Functional Checklists are completed and initialed by all of the appropriate subcontractors prior to site visit. The Commissioning Authority shall perform a site visit to verify that the installation of the systems to be commissioned is complete and in compliance with the construction contract and accepted design requirements, the Owner’s Project Requirements, and the Basis of Design. The

Commissioning Authority shall inspect 100% of equipment associated with commissioned systems.

The Commissioning Authority shall report all inspection failures and issues in the Issues Log and report them to the Cx team. The Commissioning Authority shall re-inspect all equipment that failed inspection.

10. Submitting Completed Documentation

a. GC to formally submit to Commissioning Authority prior to scheduled functional testing date for review. At the Commissioning Authority’s request, forms shall be provided to the Commissioning

Authority for review or use prior to completion. With all submissions, any outstanding or incomplete line items shall be clearly documented, and a date provided for expected completion.

Upon the Commissioning Authority’s review of completed forms, the Cx team will be notified of any areas or issues deemed incomplete or inadequate. The GC and appropriate Subs are responsible for resolving all outstanding issues.

11. Development of Functional Testing and Verification Procedures Overview

a. Functional testing is the dynamic testing of systems (rather than just components) under full operation. Systems are tested under various modes, such as during low cooling or heating loads, high loads, component failures, unoccupied, varying outside air temperatures, fire alarm, power failure, etc. The systems are run through all the control system’s sequences of operation and components are verified to be responding as the sequences state.