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Construct Engine/Inspection Maintenance Area 2006-018 LRAFB Air National Guard DECEMBER 2007 Jacksonville, Arkansas

SECTION 00911

AMENDMENT NUMBER 1

DATE: May 20, 2009

RE: Construct Engine/Inspection Maintenance Area LRAFB National Guard Jacksonville, AR Project No.: 2006-018

FROM: CROMWELL ARCHITECT ENGINEERS, INC.

101 S. Spring Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

TO: BIDDERS OF RECORD

This Amendment forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the original Bidding Documents dated 01 April 2009, as noted below. Acknowledge receipt of this Amendment in the space provided on the Bid Form. Failure to do so may subject Bidder to disqualification.

Each item in Contract Documents complements each of the other Contract Documents. No sheet, section, or document is to be followed without referring to all sheets, sections, and parts of the Contract Documents.

This Amendment consists of the following Documents and Revisions, and the Drawing Revisions dated May 20, 2009.

CHANGES TO INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION, BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS:

1: Replace Section 00010 - Table of Contents with revised Section issued with this Amendment.

2: Insert (this) new Section 00911 - Amendment Number 1 issued with this Amendment.

CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS:

3: Insert new Section 01810 - COMMISSIONING issued with this Amendment.

4: Replace LEED Checklist with revised LEED Checklist issued with this Amendment

5: Revise Section 01732 - WASTE MANAGEMENT as follows:

a. Revise paragraph 1.01 Waste Management Requirements to add the following underlined sentence:

1. "A. Owner requires that this project generate the least amount of trash and waste possible. The base bid shall include all costs required for LEED Materials and Resources Credit 2.1 Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal."

6: Revise Section 07411 - PREFORMED METAL ROOF PANELS as follows:

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a. Revise paragraph 1.03 References to add the following and renumber paragraphs:

1. ”G. ASTM E 1980 - Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of Horizontal and Low-Sloped Opaque Surfaces."

b. Revise paragraph 1.06 H, to add the following:

1. " 2. Product Data for Credit SS 7.2: Heat Island Effect, Roof."

c. Revise paragraph 2.04 to add the following:

1. "B. Provide a finish with a minimum Solar Reflective Index (SRI) of 29 in accordance with ASTM E 1980."

7: Revise Section 15186 - REFRIGERANT PIPING AND SPECIALTIES as follows:

a. Revise paragraph 2.02 A as follows:

1. "Refrigerant: R-410a as defined in ASHRAE Std 34."

8: Revise Section 15410 - PLUMBING FIXTURES as follows:

a. Revise paragraph 2.01 to add the following:

"B. URINALS

1. Zurn Z5795 Waterless Urinal or approved equal. Wall hung vitreous china urinal with integral trap and drain line connection. No special tools required to maintain the trap seal. Zurn green sealant to maintain a sanitary, environmentally friendly and odor free installation. Furnish with two wall hanger brackets, fasteners, telescoping flange drain line connection, pre-measured green sealant bottles, and drain line gasket.

2. Install all cold water lines shown on drawings for service to urinal flush valves. Cap urinal taps inside wall and provide accessible shutoff valve for urinal water service."

9: Revise Section 15671 - AIR COOLED CONDENSING UNITS as follows:

a. Revise paragraph 2.01 A as follows:

1. "The Trane Company; Model 4TTA 3060: www.trane.com."

b. Revise PART 2 to add the following:

1. "2.02 System shall utilize a non-HCFC refrigerant, such as R-134a, R407c, or R- 410a. R-22 is not acceptable for use on this project."

10: Revise Section 15731 - SMALL SPLIT-SYSTEM HEATING AND COOLING as follows:

a. Revise Paragraph 2.04 to add the following:

1. "E. System shall utilize a non-HCFC refrigerant, such as R-134a, R407c, or R- 410a. R-22 is not acceptable for use on this project."

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Jacksonville, Arkansas

CHANGES TO DRAWINGS:

11: Sheet E-101-L - LIGHTING PLAN

a. The two type "T" fixtures on the East side of the building should be type "W" fixtures.

12: Sheet C-103 - SITE UTILITY PLAN

a. Note on left side of sheet which reads: "Run power underground from new building MDP, up power pole indicated and intercept existing circuit feeding wash rack building 199.

Existing circuit feeding building from bldg 120 is to be demolished" should read "Run power underground from new building, to building 199 (Wash Rack Area) and connect to meter on East side of building 199. Demo entire existing overhead feed to Building 199 from transformer at Building 120 (Base Operations)."

13: Insert the attached Drawings issued with this Amendment:

Sheet Title/Description

M-601 - MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

END OF SECTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 00010 - 1

SECTION 00010

Modifications

New sections indicated by [*Amend X], bold print and underline.

Modified sections indicated by [*Amend X], and underline.

Deleted sections indicated by [*Amend X], and strikethrough.

DOCUMENTS 0 -- INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION, BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, AND

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00010 (00 0110) - TABLE OF CONTENTS

00432 (00 4322) - UNIT PRICES FORM

00911 (00 9111.01) - ADDENDUM NUMBER 1 [*Amend 01], DIVISION 1 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 (01 1000) - SUMMARY OF WORK AND PROCEDURES

01110 - SPECIAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT - FORM 18A - CONTRACTOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

IDENTIFICATION

ATTACHMENT - FORM 18B - CONTRACTOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

IDENTIFICATION CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01270 (01 2200) - UNIT PRICES

01300 (01 3000) - SUBMITTALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

01355 (01 3515) - LEED REQUIREMENTS

LEED CHECKLIST[*Amend 01]

01356 (01 3516) - LEED SUBMITTAL FORMS

01357 (01 3516.01) - LEED MATERIAL COST SUMMARY FORM

01358 (01 3516.02) - LEED WOOD-CONTAINING PRODUCT LIST

01359 (01 3516.03) - LEED METAL-CONTAINING PRODUCT LIST

01360 (01 3516.04) - LEED NEW PRODUCT CONTENT FORM

01361 (01 3516.05) - LEED NEW PRODUCT SOURCE FORM

01363 (00 3516.07) - LEED PROHIBITED CONTENT INSTALLER CERTIFICATION

01410 - TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01425 (01 4219) - REFERENCE STANDARDS

01575 (01 5713) - TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

01600 (01 6000) - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01732 (01 7419) - WASTE MANAGEMENT [*Amend 01]

01734 (01 5721) - INDOOR AIR QUALITY

01780 (01 7800) - CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01810 (01 9113) - COMMISSIONING [*Amend 01]

AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 00010 - 2

DIVISION 2 -- SITE CONSTRUCTION

02225 (02 4100) - DEMOLITION

02230 (31 1000) - SITE CLEARING

02310 (31 2200) - GRADING

02315 (31 2316) - EXCAVATION

02316 (31 2323) - FILL AND BACKFILL

02317 (31 2316.13) - TRENCHING FOR SITE UTILITIES

02318 (31 2316.26) - ROCK REMOVAL

02361 (31 3116) - SOIL TREATMENT FOR TERMITE CONTROL

02510 (33 1116) - WATER DISTRIBUTION

02535 (33 3111) - SANITARY SEWER PIPING

02551 (33 5111) - SITE GAS DISTRIBUTION

02635 (33 4111) - STORM DRAINAGE PIPING

02640 (33 0513) - MANHOLES AND COVERS

02741 (32 1216) - BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVING

02751 (32 1313) - PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING

02760 - FIELD MOLDED SEALANTS FOR SEALING JOINTS IN RIGID PAVEMENTS

02765 (32 1723.13) - PAVEMENT MARKINGS

02821 (32 3113) - CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

02871 (12 9313) - BICYCLE RACKS

02923 (32 9223) - SODDING

DIVISION 3 -- CONCRETE

03200 (03 2000) - CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03300 (03 3000) - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03356 (03 3513) - CONCRETE FLOOR FINISHING

DIVISION 4 -- MASONRY

04812 (04 2300) - GLASS UNIT MASONRY

04820 (04 2731) - REINFORCED UNIT MASONRY ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 5 -- METALS

05120 (05 1200) - STRUCTURAL STEEL

05210 (05 2100) - STEEL JOISTS

05310 (05 3100) - STEEL DECK

05500 (05 5000) - METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 6 -- WOOD AND PLASTICS

06100 (06 1000) - ROUGH CARPENTRY

AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 00010 - 3

06410 (06 4100) - CUSTOM CABINETS

06415 (12 3600) - COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 7 -- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07140 (07 1400) - FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING

07212 (07 2100) - BOARD AND BATT INSULATION

07411 (07 4113) - PREFORMED METAL ROOF PANELS [*Amend 01]

07620 (07 6200) - SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

07840 (07 8400) - FIRESTOPPING

07900 (07 9005) - JOINT SEALERS

DIVISION 8 -- DOORS AND WINDOWS

08110 (08 8113) - STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08310 (08 3100) - ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS

08331 (08 3323) - OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

08334 (08 3313) - COILING COUNTER DOORS

08410 (08 4313) - METAL-FRAMED STOREFRONTS

08710 (08 7100) - FINISH HARDWARE

08800 (08 8000) - GLAZING

08950 (08 4500) - TRANSLUCENT SKYLIGHT ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 9 -- FINISHES

09260 (09 2116) - GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

09300 (09 3000) - TILE

09511 (09 5100) - SUSPENDED ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09650 (09 6500) - RESILIENT FLOORING

09685 (09 6813) - CARPET TILE

09720 (09 7200) - WALL COVERING

09900 (09 9000) - PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 10 -- SPECIALTIES

10100 (10 1101) - VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS

10170 (10 2113.19) - PLASTIC TOILET COMPARTMENTS

10442 (10 1424) - NON-ILLUMINATED INTERIOR SIGNS

10500 (10 5100) - PLASTIC LAMINATE WOOD FACED LOCKERS

10523 (10 4400) - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, CABINETS AND ACCESSORIES

10800 (10 2800) - TOILET ACCESSORIES

DIVISION 11 -- EQUIPMENT

11131 (11 5213) - PROJECTION SCREENS

AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 00010 - 4

DIVISION 12 -- FURNISHINGS

12492 (12 2113) - HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS

12496 (12 2413) - WINDOW SHADE SYSTEMS

DIVISION 13 -- SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13851 (28 3100) - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

13853 - MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

13910 (21 0500) - FIRE PROTECTION BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS

13925 (21 1300) - FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLERS

DIVISION 14 -- CONVEYING SYSTEMS

14630 (41 22 13.13) - BI-DIRECTIONAL BRIDGE CRANE

DIVISION 15 -- MECHANICAL

15010 (23 0510) - BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

15072 (22 0548) - VIBRATION ISOLATION

15075 (22 0553) - MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION

15082 (22 0719) - PIPING INSULATION

15086 (23 0713) - DUCT INSULATION

15115 (22 0524) - THERMOSTATIC WATER MIXING VALVES

15145 (22 1005) - PLUMBING PIPING

15146 (22 1006) - PLUMBING SPECIALTIES

15186 (23 2300) - REFRIGERANT PIPING AND SPECIALTIES [*Amend 01]

15212 (22 1500) - COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM

15410 (22 4000) - PLUMBING FIXTURES [*Amend 01]

15430 (22 3000) - PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

15535 (23 5400) - FORCED AIR FURNACES

15544 (23 5533) - FUEL FIRED UNIT HEATERS

15671 (23 6213) - AIR COOLED CONDENSING UNITS [*Amend 01]

15731 (23 8127) - SMALL SPLIT-SYSTEM HEATING AND COOLING [*Amend 01]

15810 (23 3100) - DUCTS

15820 (23 3300) - DUCT ACCESSORIES

15833 (23 3416) - CENTRIFUGAL FANS

15835 (23 3423) - POWER VENTILATORS

15850 (23 3700) - AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

15908 (23 0914) - THERMOSTATS

15926 (23 0923) - DIGITAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT

15950 (23 0593) - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 00010 - 5

DIVISION 16 -- ELECTRICAL

16060 (26 0526) - GROUNDING AND BONDING

16070 (26 0529) - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

16075 (26 0553) - ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

16121 (26 0513) - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLE

16123 (26 0519) - BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE

16131 (26 0534) - CONDUIT

16132 (26 0535) - SURFACE RACEWAYS

16134 (26 0536) - CABLE TRAYS

16138 (26 0537) - BOXES

16139 (26 2716) - CABINETS AND ENCLOSURES

16140 (26 2726) - WIRING DEVICES

16155 (26 2717) - EQUIPMENT WIRING

16271 (26 1200) - PAD-MOUNTED DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

16413 (26 3600) - ENCLOSED TRANSFER SWITCHES

16443 (26 2416) - PANELBOARDS

16510 (26 5100) - INTERIOR LUMINAIRES

16520 (26 5600) - EXTERIOR LUMINAIRES

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

LEED-NC Version 2.2 Registered Project Checklist

Yes ? No

8 6 Sustainable Sites 14 Points

Y Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Required

1 Credit 1 Site Selection 1

1 Credit 2 Development Density & Community Connectivity 1

1 Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1

1 Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access 1

1 Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms 1

1 Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation, Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 1

1 Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity 1

1 Credit 5.1 Site Development, Protect of Restore Habitat 1

1 Credit 5.2 Site Development, Maximize Open Space 1

1 Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design, Quantity Control 1

1 Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design, Quality Control 1

1 Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof 1

1 Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect, Roof 1

1 Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1

Yes ? No

3 1 1 Water Efficiency 5 Points

1 Credit 1.1 Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50% 1

1 Credit 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping, No Potable Use or No Irrigation 1

1 Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 1

1 Credit 3.1 Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction 1

1 Credit 3.2 Water Use Reduction, 30% Reduction 1

Yes ? No

6 2 9 Energy & Atmosphere 17 Points

Y Prereq 1 Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems Required

Y Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance Required

Y Prereq 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management Required

4 1 5 Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 1 to 10

1 2 Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy 1 to 3

1 Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning 1

1 Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management 1

1 Credit 5 Measurement & Verification 1

1 Credit 6 Green Power 1 continued…

LRAFB Engine Shop > Revised 20 May 2009 Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas

Yes ? No

4 3 6 Materials & Resources 13 Points

Y Prereq 1 Storage & Collection of Recyclables Required

1 Credit 1.1 Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof 1

1 Credit 1.2 Building Reuse, Maintain 100% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof 1

1 Credit 1.3 Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements 1

1 Credit 2.1 Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal 1

1 Credit 2.2 Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal 1

1 Credit 3.1 Materials Reuse, 5% 1

1 Credit 3.2 Materials Reuse,10% 1

1 Credit 4.1 Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + ½ pre-consumer) 1

1 Credit 4.2 Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + ½ pre-consumer) 1

1 Credit 5.1 Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regiona 1

1 Credit 5.2 Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regiona 1

1 Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials 1

1 Credit 7 Certified Wood 1

Yes ? No

11 4 Indoor Environmental Quality 15 Points

Y Prereq 1 Minimum IAQ Performance Required Y Prereq 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control Required 1 Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring 1

1 Credit 2 Increased Ventilation 1 1 Credit 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction 1 1 Credit 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy 1 1 Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants 1 1 Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings 1 1 Credit 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems 1 1 Credit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products 1 1 Credit 5 Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control 1 1 Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems, Lighting 1

1 Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort 1 1 Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort, Design 1 1 Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort, Verification 1 1 Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces 1

1 Credit 8.2 Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces 1 Yes ? No

1 3 1 Innovation & Design Process 5 Points

1 Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design: Facility sustainability educational system. 1

1 Credit 1.2 Innovation in Design: Skylight provides work space light. 1

1 Credit 1.3 Innovation in Design:Area photosensor connected to the campus ddc. 1

1 Credit 1.4 Innovation in Design: Provide Specific Title 1

1 Credit 2 LEED® Accredited Professional 1

Yes ? No

33 9 27 Project Totals (pre-certification estimates) 69 Points

Certified 26-32 points Silver 33-38 points Gold 39-51 points Platinum 52-69 points

SECTION 01810 - COMMISSIONING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. PURPOSE:

1. The purpose of the commissioning process is to assure, through the oversight and direction of one entity, that all building systems operate and function as designed and further, that all systems and subsystems are fully integrated, one with the other, so that all systems within the project function together as one.

2. The Commissioning Agent shall direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the actions and operations of the contractor, subcontractors and material/equipment suppliers and startup and testing personnel as described later in this section. In the event of a dispute between any of the entities, the Commissioning Agent will make determination for resolution, seeking agreement and concurrence between the entities.

In the event the dispute remains unresolved, the Commissioning Agent shall request a decision by the Architect Engineer.

3. The Commissioning Agent shall be as proposed by the Architect Engineer on a qualification-experience selection basis. It is intended that the Commissioning Agent shall exercise direct supervision of and authority over the commissioning process, the start-up and testing process and the training of Owner personnel and the building turnover process.

4. The Commissioning Agent or process is not to be construed, in any manner whatsoever as relieving any contractor, subcontractor or manufacturer from any warranty obligations pertaining to the contract, nor is it to be implied or construed in anyway whatsoever that any contractor or subcontractor is relieved of any obligation of completing the work in accordance with the contract documents.

B. SCOPE:

1. To verify operation and functional performance of the mechanical (HVAC and plumbing) and electrical systems, fire alarm system, automatic fire sprinkler system, and building envelope for compliance with "Design Intent" especially where they interface with each other and with other aspects of the project.

2. Document all test inspections.

3. Verify application of operation and maintenance manuals, as-built (record) documents, spare parts listing, special tools listing, and other items as may be specified herein for support of the systems and equipment.

4. Coordinate and direct training, to Owner, for support of mechanical and electrical systems.

C. GENERAL:

1. Furnish all labor and material necessary to accomplish complete commissioning process as specified herein. Complete commissioning of systems during construction, acceptance and post-acceptance phase.

D. RELATED SECTIONS: Refer to other Divisions of these specifications for:

COMMISSIONING

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1. Mechanical (plumbing and HVAC) equipment and systems.

2. Electrical equipment and systems.

3. Fire alarm system.

4. Automatic fire sprinkler system.

5. Telephone and communication systems.

6. Building envelope.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. The Commissioning Agent shall be an independent contractor not connected to any other supplier or subcontractor on this project.

B. The Commissioning Agent shall employ one or more management level qualified Systems Commissioning Administrator (SCA) to administer the commissioning of this project.

C. To Qualify for SCA a person must demonstrate knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and have hands on experience equal to either of the following:

1. A registered professional engineer with at least ten (10) years of experience in mechanical or electrical installation, service or design work.

OR

2. A minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in any (or combination) of the following:

mechanical design, electrical design, HVAC testing, adjusting, balancing, HVAC controls, mechanical service or electrical service. A minimum of five (5) years of the fifteen must be in project management or supervisory responsibility.

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

A. All submittal shall be in accordance with Division 1 General Requirements.

B. Submit within 45 days of notice to proceed data the qualifications of the Commissioning Agent.

C. Submit commissioning plan. Plan shall include the following as it relates to commissioning:

1. Responsibility of each trade, system installer, or equipment supplier;

2. Construction schedules and priorities;

3. Documentation requirements and format, such as checklist for recording, start-up and functional performance test; and

4. Format and program for training operating and maintenance personnel.

D. Submit final commissioning report and all required documents, including; systems commissioning plan, test check sheets, as-built drawings, updated documents and specifications, equipment instructions, and operation and maintenance manuals. Report shall note uncorrected (or uncorrectable) variations from design/specifications.

E. With the final commissioning report Contractor and commissioning agent shall each submit a certificate stating that all systems operate and function, separately and together, as intended in the contract documents.

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Jacksonville, Arkansas

1.4 DOCUMENTATION:

A. The Commissioning Agent shall prepare documents to verify pre-startup, startup, and functional testing. All documents shall be selected or prepared to meet the requirements of the project and be all inclusive. Where standard documents or checklist are used, use of an occasional N/A (not applicable) notation is accepted where extraneous items are included.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

A. SCOPE OF WORK

1. Scope of Work during Construction Phase

a. Review submittals;

b. Finalize details of the Commissioning Plan;

c. Conduct periodic commissioning team meetings;

d. Observe construction, installation, start-up, operation, and testing and balancing;

and

e. Conduct O&M training.

2. Scope of Work during Acceptance Phase

a. Verify the accuracy of the final TAB report,

b. Verify that the HVAC and Electrical system complies with the contract documents,

c. Identify and document deficiencies,

d. Remedy deficiencies and verify,

e. Submit verification report to the commissioning team to review.

f. Do functional performance testing,

g. Identify and document deficiencies,

h. Remedy deficiencies and retest,

i. Submit functional performance tests to the commissioning team to review,

j. Establish an as-built record of the HVAC and Electrical system performance,

k. Complete the as-built records,

l. Complete the commissioning report,

m. Complete the Systems Manual, and

n. Turn over the building to the Owner

3. Systems to be Included in Commissioning Process

a. All HVAC and Electrical systems, sub-systems, and equipment included in Division 15 and Division 16, and not only limited to the following, shall go through commissioning:

b. Air handling/ air distribution systems

c. Heating and cooling systems

d. Air cooled air conditioning units

e. Heat tracing

f. Domestic hot water systems

g. Variable frequency drives

h. Fire protection/ suppression systems

i. Fire detection/ alarm systems

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j. Electrical main switchgear and power systems

k. Lighting systems

l. Motor control centers

m. Stand-by power systems

n. DDC/BMCS control systems, hardware, software and documentation

o. UPS systems

p. Glazing

q. Insulation

r. Other

1) Indoor air quality (IAQ)

B. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Reference:

a. ASHRAE Guideline 1-1996: The HVAC Commissioning Process

b. ASHRAE Application Handbook – 1995: Chapter 39 – Building Commissioning.

c. ASHRAE Guideline 4-1993: Preparation of Operating and Maintenance

Documentation for Building Systems.

C. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contracting Officer

a. Contracting Office will advise Commissioning Authority regarding changes in building occupancy and/or usage.

b. Assign maintenance personnel and schedule them to participate in meetings, training session as follows:

1) Construction Phase coordination meeting.

2) Initial Owner training session at initial placement of major equipment.

3) Maintenance orientation and inspection

4) Piping and ductwork test and flushing verification meetings.

5) Procedures meeting for Testing, Adjusting and Balancing.

6) Owners training session.

7) Verification demonstrations.

8) Final review at acceptance meeting.

c. Provide qualified personnel for video taping and editing of training sessions.

d. Video tape construction process, hidden shafts, etc.

e. Provide any utilities required for the commissioning process.

f. Provide detailed program clearly stating the Owner’s objectives, parameters, budgets, etc. for this facility.

2. Commissioning Authority

a. Develop the commissioning requirements and all related testing, verification and quality control sections.

b. Prepare the mechanical and electrical commissioning program required as part of the Commissioning Specification. Include lists of all contractors for commissioning events by name, firm, and trade specialty.

c. Execute the mechanical and electrical commissioning program, through organization of all tests, meetings, demonstrations, training events and performance verifications described in the Contract Documents and the approved

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commissioning program. Organizational Responsibilities include preparation of agendas, attendance lists, arrangements for facilities and timely notification to participants for each commissioning event. The Commissioning Authority shall act as chairman at all commissioning events and assure the execution of all agenda items. The Commissioning Authority shall prepare minutes of every commissioning event and send copies to all those in attendance and the Owner within 5 work days of the event.

d. Review the design documents for their effect on the commissioning process and the final performance of the HVAC and Electrical system. The includes ensuring that appropriate commissioning guidelines have been followed, and that there are adequate devices included in the design to ensure the ability to properly test, adjust and balance the systems, and to document the performance of each piece of equipment and each system. Any items required but not shown shall be brought to the attention of the Contractor prior to submittal of shop drawings.

e. Review all submittals (e.g. equipment, ductwork, piping, automatic controls, and TAB procedures) for their effect on the commissioning process and the final performance of the HVAC and Electrical system.

f. Schedule the Construction Phase coordination meeting within 90 days of the award of the contract, at some convenient location and at a time suitable to the Contractor and Design Professional. This meeting shall be for the purpose of reviewing the complete mechanical commissioning program and establishing tentative schedules for mechanical system orientation and inspections, O&M submittals, training sessions, system flushing and testing, job completion, test, adjust and balance (TAB) work and verification and functional performance testing.

g. Schedule the initial Owner training session so that it will be held immediately before the mechanical and electrical system orientation and inspection. This session shall be attended by the Owner’s O&M personnel, the mechanical Contractor, the Design Professional, and the Commissioning Authority. The Design Professional shall conduct this session giving an overview of the system, the system design goals and the reasoning behind the selection of the equipment.

h. Conduct periodic inspections of work in progress to ensure that all systems are installed according to specifications.

i. Conduct the Mechanical and Electrical system orientation and inspection following the initial training session. The Mechanical and Electrical system orientation and inspection shall be conducted by the mechanical and electrical Contractors. The emphasis of this Mechanical and Electrical system orientation and inspection shall be an observation of the equipment location with respect to accessibility. Prepare minutes of this meeting, with separate summary of deficiency findings by the Owner and Commissioning Authority. Distribute to attendees and the Owner.

j. Receive and review the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals as submitted by the contractor, ensuring that they follow the specified outline and format. Insert systems description as provided by the Design Professional.

k. Adequate accessibility for maintenance and component replacement or repair is the Contractor’s responsibility and shall be checked by the Commissioning Authority.

l. Witness equipment and system start-up and testing. Ensure the results are documented (including a summary of deficiencies), and incorporated in the O&M manuals.

m. Prior to initiating the TAB work, the Commissioning Authority shall meet with the Owner, mechanical Contractor, Design Professional, and TAB Contractor. The TAB Contractor shall outline TAB procedures and get concurrence from the Design Professional and Commissioning Authority. Ensure that the TAB Contractor has all forms required for the job database and understands their importance and use.

n. Schedule the O&M training sessions. These training sessions are to be attended by the Owner, Commissioning Authority, Design Professional, Contractors and

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equipment suppliers as necessary. The format shall follow the outline in the O&M manuals. This mechanical and electrical system orientation and inspection should include hands on training.

o. Submit detailed verification test procedures and data sheets for review by the Design Professional.

p. Submit detailed FPT procedures for review and acceptance by the Design Professional.

q. Upon receipt of notification from the Design Professional that the mechanical and electrical systems have been completed and are operational, the Commissioning Authority shall proceed to verify the TAB report and operation of the control systems in accordance with the Commissioning Specification.

r. Conduct Verification tests.

s. Submit verification test data for review to the Design Professional for review and acceptance.

t. Provide detailed checklists data sheets to document verification tests.

u. Provide and install calibrated test instrumentation to monitor and record data as necessary.

v. The Commissioning Authority shall certify that the mechanical and electrical systems are ready for Functional Performance Testing.

w. Conduct Functional Performance Tests.

x. Submit functional performance test report for review to the design professional.

y. Re-test if performance deficiencies are found, corrected and additional testing is requested.

z. Review as-built drawings for accuracy with respect to installed systems. Review revisions to achieve accuracy.

aa. Ensure that the O&M manuals and all other as-built records have been updated to include all modifications made during the construction phase.

bb. Repeat Functional Performance Tests to accommodate seasonal tests and/or correct any performance deficiencies. Revise and re-submit the commissioning report.

cc. Prepare the final commissioning report.

dd. Assemble the final project documentation which shall include the commissioning report and all as-built records. Submit this documentation to the Design Professional for review and acceptance.

3. Architect Engineer

a. Provide support to the Design Professional who must provide a service as a part of the commissioning process. This shall include providing adequate space for equipment installation and maintenance.

b. Conduct periodic inspections of work in progress to ensure that all systems and equipment are installed according to specifications.

c. Provide data on structure, building materials, interior finishes, and furnishings for their effect on indoor air quality.

4. Mechanical Design Professional

a. Provide documentation of initial design concepts and Design Intent on the Owner’s program.

b. Provide mechanical system design parameters and obtain approval of Owner.

c. Prepare contract documents incorporating the Commissioning Specification requirements and description of the mechanical system.

d. The Design Professional shall specify and verify adequate maintenance accessibility for each piece of equipment in shop drawings and the actual installation.

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e. The Design Professional retains responsibility for the system evaluation, adequacy of the system to meet design intent, capacity of the system, quality control check or any of the other elements of the system design.

f. Attend the Owner training sessions. Conduct the mechanical training session pertaining to the overview of the system design, the system design goals and the reasoning behind the selection of the equipment.

g. Participate in O&M personnel orientation and inspection at the final construction stage.

h. Attend initial meeting with TAB representative as scheduled by Commissioning Authority.

i. Review verification and functional performance testing procedures submitted by the Commissioning Authority.

j. Review TAB report and verification data sheets for system conformance to contract documents. Issue a report noting deficiencies requiring correction to the Commissioning Authority.

k. Review functional performance testing report for deficiencies in meeting the finalized design intent.

l. Review as-built records as required by contract documents and turn them over to the Commissioning Authority for inclusion in final project documentation.

m. Review and comment on the final commissioning report.

5. Electrical Design Professional

a. Provide documentation or design narratives for electrical services to be provided for specific mechanical equipment requirements.

b. Provide electrical system information confirming compatibility with electrical service requirements specified by the mechanical design professional for all HVAC equipment and systems. Provide information necessary for the basis of design.

c. Prepare contract documents that coordinate interfaces between life safety systems and HVAC systems including commissioning specifications.

d. Attend construction-phase coordination meeting scheduled by the commissioning authority.

e. Participate in the start-up of HVAC equipment and systems.

f. Participate in the HVAC training sessions as required.

g. Participate in review of shop drawings for mechanical equipment.

h. Prepare electrical ladder wiring diagrams indicating power source connections to

HVAC equipment and systems and interrelationships between life safety systems and HVAC systems and equipment, including a review of the automatic control and/or building automation system.

i. Prepare as-built electrical service record drawings as required by contract documents.

j. Verify that any space requirements for electrical equipment are in accordance with relevant code requirements.

k. Participate in O&M personnel orientation and inspection sessions.

6. General Contractor

a. General contractor shall verify completeness of building envelope, perimeter and interior items which affect proper operation and control of HVAC and electrical equipment and systems.

b. Include commissioning requirements in the mechanical, electrical, and controls contracts, as well as all other sub-contractors, to ensure cooperation of all parties in the mechanical commissioning program.

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c. Ensure acceptable representation, with the means and authority to prepare and coordinate execution of the mechanical and electrical commissioning program as described in the contract documents.

d. Issue a statement that TAB work has been completed, and submit the final TAB reports for review.

e. Issue a statement that control systems have been calibrated.

f. Remedy deficiencies identified in verification tests.

g. Evaluate any performance deficiencies identified in the FPT report for non-performance with contract documents.

7. Mechanical Contractor

a. Include requirements for submittal data, O&M data, and training in each purchase order or sub-contract written.

b. Ensure cooperation and participation of specialty sub-contractors such as sheet metal, piping, refrigeration, water treatment, and TAB

c. Ensure participation of major equipment manufacturers in appropriate training and testing activities.

d. Attend Construction Phase coordination meeting scheduled by the Commissioning Authority.

e. Assist the Commissioning Authority in all verification and functional performance tests.

f. Prepare preliminary schedule for mechanical system orientations and inspections, O&M manual submissions, training sessions, pipe and duct system testing, flushing and cleaning, equipment start-up, TAB and task completion for use by the Commissioning Authority. Update schedule as appropriate throughout the construction period.

g. Attend initial training session.

h. Conduct mechanical system orientation and inspection at the equipment placement completion stage.

i. Update drawings to the record condition to date, and review with the

Commissioning Authority.

j. Gather O&M data on all equipment, and assemble in binders as required by the

Commissioning Specification. Submit to Commissioning Authority prior to the completion of construction.

k. Notify the Commissioning Authority a minimum of two weeks in advance, so that the witnessing equipment and system start-up and testing can begin.

l. Notify the Commissioning Authority a minimum of two weeks in advance of the time for start of the TAB work. Attend the initial TAB meeting for review of the official TAB procedures.

m. Participate in, and schedule vendors and Contractors to participate in the training sessions as set up by the Commissioning Authority.

n. Provide written notification to the General Contractor and Commissioning Authority that the following work has been completed in accordance with the contract documents, and that the equipment, systems, and sub-system are operating as required.

1) HVAC equipment including all fans, air handling units, ductwork, dampers, terminals, and all Division 15 equipment.

2) Refrigeration equipment, pumping systems and heat rejection equipment.

3) Fire stopping in the fire rated construction, including fire and smoke damper installation, caulking, gasketing and sealing of smoke barriers.

4) Dedicated smoke control systems including atrium systems.

5) Non-dedicated systems using the air handling units for smoke control.

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6) Fire detection and smoke detection devices furnished under other divisions of this specification as they affect the operation of the smoke control systems.

7) That building control systems are functioning to control mechanical equipment and smoke control systems.

o. Provide a complete set of as-built records to the Commissioning Authority.

8. Test, Adjust, and Balance Contractor

a. Attend initial commissioning coordination meeting scheduled by the Commissioning Authority.

b. Submit the TAB procedures to the Commissioning Authority and Design Professional for review and acceptance.

c. Attend the TAB review meeting scheduled by the Commissioning Authority. Be prepared to discuss the procedures that shall be followed in testing, adjusting, and balancing the HVAC system.

d. Participate in training sessions as scheduled by the Commissioning Authority.

e. At the completion of TAB work, and the submittal of the final TAB report, notify the

Mechanical Contractor and the General Contractor.

f. Participate in verification of the TAB report, which will consist of repeating any selected measurement contained in the TAB where required by the Commissioning Authority for verification or diagnostic purposes.

9. Automatic Controls and Building Automation System Contractors

a. Review design for controllability with respect to selected manufacturers equipment;

1) Verify proper hardware specification exists for functional performance required by specification and sequence of operation.

2) Verify proper safeties and interlocks are included in design.

3) Verify proper sizing of control valves and actuators based on design pressure drops. Verify control valve authority to control coil properly.

4) Verify proper sizing of control dampers. Verify damper authority to control air stream. Verify proper damper positioning for mixing to prevent stratification. Verify actuator vs. damper sections for smooth operation.

5) Verify proper selection of sensor ranges.

6) Clarify all questions of operation.

b. Attend initial commissioning coordination meeting scheduled by the Commissioning Authority.

c. Provide the following submittals to the Commissioning Authority.

1) Hardware and software submittals

2) Control panel construction shop drawings.

3) Narrative description of each control sequence for each piece of equipment controlled.

4) Diagrams showing all control points, sensor locations, point names, actuators, controllers and, where necessary, points of access superimposed on diagrams of the physical equipment.

5) Logic diagrams showing the logic flow of the system.

6) A list of all control points, including analog inputs, analog outputs, digital inputs, and digital outputs. Include the values of all parameters for each system point. Provide a separate list for each stand alone control unit.

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7) A complete control language program listing including all software routines employed in operating the control system. Also provide a program write-up, organized in the same manner as the control software. This narrative shall describe the logic flow of the software and the functions of each routine and sub-routine. It should explain individual math or logic operations that are not clear from reading the software listing.

8) Hardware operation and maintenance manuals.

9) Application software and project applications code manuals.

d. Verify proper installation and performance of controls/BMCS hardware and software provided by others.

e. Integrate installation and programming schedule with construction and commissioning schedules.

f. Provide thorough training operating professionals on hardware operations and programming, and the application program for the system.

g. Demonstrate system performance to Commissioning Authority including all modes of system operation (e.g. normal, abnormal, emergency)

h. Provide control system technician for use during system verification and functional performance testing.

i. Provide systems modifications as required.

j. Provide support and coordination with TAB contractors on all interfaces between their scopes of work. Provide all devices, such as portable operators terminals, for TAB use in completing TAB procedures.

k. Additional trend logs may be required to facilitate the commissioning process.

10. Equipment Suppliers and Miscellaneous Contractors.

a. Provide submittals, and appropriate O&M manual section(s).

b. Attend initial commissioning coordination meeting scheduled by the

Commissioning Authority.

c. Participate in training sessions as scheduled by the Commissioning Authority.

d. Demonstrate performance of equipment as applicable.

11. Electrical Contractor

a. Include requirements for submittal data, O&M data, and O&M training in each purchase order or subcontract written.

b. Enlist the support of the general contractor to ensure cooperation of other subcontractors such as the automatic controls and building automation systems contractor, fire detection, and security as necessary.

c. Ensure participation of major equipment manufacturers through their representatives.

d. Ensure coordination, installation, and operation interfaces between life safety and HVAC systems.

e. Attend construction-phase coordination meeting scheduled by the commissioning authority. Prepare necessary preliminary schedule for O&M personnel orientation and inspections, O&M manual submission, training sessions, equipment start-up, testing and adjusting, and job completion for use by the commissioning authority.

Update schedule appropriate throughout the construction period.

f. Attend initial training sessions and conduct the electrical system orientation and inspection at the equipment placement completion stage. Update drawings to record condition to date, and review the commissioning authority.

g. Gather O&M data on all equipment and assemble in binders as required by the commissioning specification. Submit to commissioning authority prior to the completion of construction.

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h. Notify the commissioning authority of the item for each required test.

i. Participate in and schedule equipment suppliers and contractors to participate in the training sessions as set up by the commissioning authority.

j. Conduct a maintenance orientation and inspection with hands-on-training. Update drawings to record condition to date and review with the commissioning authority prior to the orientation.

k. Provide written certification to the General Contractor and the commissioning authority that the work has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications and that it is functioning as designed. Where the work has been subcontracted, the contractor shall be responsible for the initial certification, with the electrical contractor certifying that he/she has inspected the work and that it has been completed and is functioning as designed. This certification must be submitted to the commissioning authority prior to the final verification.

l. Demonstrate the operation of each piece of equipment to the commissioning authority. Schedule subcontractors as they apply to demonstrate the operation of the equipment and systems.

m. Turn over set of record mark-up drawings to the electrical design professional for final incorporation into record documents.

D. DOCUMENTATION

1. The Commissioning Authority shall oversee and maintain the development of commissioning documentation. The commissioning documentation shall be kept in three ring binders, and organized by system and sub-system when practical. All pages shall be numbered, and a table of contents page(s) shall be provided. The commissioning documentation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. A detailed description of the design intent for the project, listing operating parameters, control sequences, occupancy conditions etc.

b. A complete description of how the HVAC and electrical system is intended to operate.

c. Approved test and balance report for the building being commissioned.

d. All accepted shop drawings of mechanical equipment. Shop drawings shall be full size sheets folded as required to fit in binders.

e. All pre-functional and performance test checklists, signed by indicating personnel, organized by system and sub-system.

f. All verification and functional performance test checklists/results, signed by indicated personnel, organized by system and sub-system.

g. Three copies of the operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals specified in other sections of these specifications shall be included with the commissioning documentation. The manuals shall be incorporated in the commissioning documentation prior to commencement of O&M training required in this and other sections of the specification. Preparation of O&M manuals shall be as specified in section 3.07 of these specifications.

E. TEST EQUIPMENT

1. The appropriate Contractor(s) shall furnish all special tools and equipment required during the commissioning process. A list of all tools and equipment to be used during commissioning shall be submitted to the Commissioning Authority for approval. The owner shall furnish necessary utilities for the commissioning process.

F. TEST EQUIPMENT – PROPRIETARY

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1. Proprietary test equipment and software required by any equipment manufacturer for programming and/or start-up, whether specified or not, shall be provided by the manufacturer of the equipment. Manufacturer shall provide the test equipment, demonstrate it’s use, and assist in the commissioning process as needed. Proprietary test equipment (and software) shall become the property of the owner upon completion of the commissioning process.

G. EXECUTION

1. A pre-construction meeting of all commissioning team members shall be held at a time and place designated by the owner. The purpose shall be to familiarize all parties with the commissioning process, and to ensure that the responsibilities of each party are clearly understood.

2. The Contractor shall complete all phases of work so the systems can be started, tested, balanced, and acceptance procedures undertaken. This includes the complete installation of all equipment, materials, pipe, duct, wire, insulation, controls, etc. per the contract documents and related directives, clarifications, and change orders.

3. A Commissioning Plan shall be developed by the Commissioning Authority. The Contractor shall assist the Commissioning Authority in preparing the Commissioning Plan by providing all necessary information pertaining to the actual equipment and installation.

If contractor initiated system changes have been made that alter the commissioning process, the commissioning Authority shall notify the Contracting Officer.

4. Acceptance procedures are normally intended to begin prior to completion of a system and/or sub-systems, and shall be coordinated with the Division 15 contractor. Start of acceptance procedures before system completion does not relieve the contractor from completing those systems as per the schedule.

H. PARTICIPATION IN ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES

1. The Contractor shall provide skilled technicians to start-up and debug all systems within Division 15 and 16. These same technicians shall be made available to assist the Commissioning Authority in completing the commissioning program. Work schedules, time required for testing, etc. shall be requested by the Commissioning Authority and coordinated by the contractor. Contractor shall ensure that the qualified technician(s) are available and present during the agreed upon schedules and of sufficient duration to complete the necessary tests, adjustments, and/or problem resolutions.

2. System performance problems and discrepancies may require additional technician time, Commissioning Authority time, reconstruction of systems, and/or replacement of system components., The additional technician time shall be made available for subsequent commissioning periods until the required system performance is obtained.

3. The Commissioning Authority reserves the right to question the appropriateness and qualifications of the technicians relative to each item of equipment, system, and/or sub-system. Qualifications of technicians shall include expert knowledge relative to the specific equipment involved and a willingness to work with the Commissioning Authority.

Contractor shall provide adequate documentation and tools to start-up and test the equipment, system, and/or sub-system.

I. DEFICIENCY RESOLUTION

1. In some systems, improper adjustments, misapplied equipment, and/or deficient performance under varying loads will result in additional work being required to commission the systems.