MAS - KFI Engineers, PC - GS21F0094V

Federal Supply Schedule

MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE - FACILITIES

CONTRACT NUMBER GS-21F-0094V

May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2029

1Contract # GS-21F-0094V

KFI Engineers is an engineering and commissioning firm specializing in energy optimization projects. Founded in 1996, KFI’s customers include both private sector entities, as well as federal and state agencies, healthcare institutions, and non-profit organizations. We have a record of success working within traditional office buildings, as well as other specialized facilities dealing with research, healthcare, and those requiring controlled environments. Over the past 20 years, our clients, suppliers, and contractors have helped establish KFI’s reputation as a recognized industry leader in the way projects are delivered, maintained, and improved. In short, our work delivers quantifiable value for our customers by improving the performance of their facilities.

KFI has been providing commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy services since 1998. We are at the forefront of commissioning and energy optimization projects in government settings. At KFI, we have a dedicated building performance team with full-time engineers and technicians who are experts in all aspects of the commissioning process, as well as facility operation and optimization.

In addition to our engineers, our building performance group includes controls technicians, test and balance technicians, and former sheet metal workers who can interpret installation quality and practical functionality. KFI’s staff is in the field on a daily basis testing and troubleshooting systems, which allows us to quickly identify and address issues that can be typical pitfalls for installing contractors.

Our controls expertise is unique to the industry. Ten of our team members hold Niagara AX/N4 certifications. Our team works with technologies, products, and services across the engineering and performance improvement spectrum. We pride ourselves on bringing a truly independent perspective to your projects. We do not have the type of "re-selling relationships" that many controls companies utilize, which can pose a conflict of interest with our customers. As a result, we are able to provide unbiased advice and recommendations based solely on what is best for our customers.

KFI was awarded GSA Contract No. GS-21F-0094V and is available to contract with you through the Facilities Schedule for the full array of energy services under SIN 514690E, as well as SIN 561210SB for Smart Building Systems Integration.

KFI is looking forward to partnering with Federal customers and assisting them to reach their energy and operational efficiency goals.

KFI Engineers Find a way.

2Contract # GS-21F-0094V

KFI staff has experience in the operations of building HVAC and control systems along with ASHRAE and National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) certifications. KFI also has extensive project experience ranging from renovations to new construction. We understand what is necessary to meet project goals and how to fulfill our contractual obligations.

Dedicated Commissioning Team At KFI, we have a dedicated commissioning department with 12 full-time engineers and technicians who thoroughly understand all aspects of the commissioning process. This is a distinct advantage over other firms whose commissioning team members may only intermittently oversee commissioning projects. In addition, KFI’s commissioning staff are in the field testing and troubleshooting systems daily, which allows us to quickly identify and address issues we have found to be typical pitfalls for installing contractors.

Commissioning Certification KFI's knowledgeable commissioning staff follow industry standards to deliver quality, successful commissioning projects for Owners. Our team members hold a number of certifications, including NEBB Building Systems Commissioning (BSC), ACG Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), and the University of Wisconsin Qualified Commissioning Process Provider (QCxP) certification.

Additionally, KFI is active within the NEBB BSC certification program and committee, providing technical updates and instructing at seminars. One of our team members has also served as the president of the NEBB organization.

Our certifications, associated continuing education, and NEBB leadership ensures we are at the forefront of the industry, not following it.

Test & Balance Certification KFI is a NEBB test and balance (TAB) certified firm for both air and hydronic systems. NEBB TAB certification involves both written and practical hands on examinations. Our staff is proficient in industry standard TAB procedures, required reporting, and the use and applications of the TAB instrumentation.

KFI has the background to identify deficiencies, and if necessary, perform independent investigation into air-side or hydronic issues to assist with developing solutions.

As required for certification, KFI maintains a large inventory of calibrated air and hydronic balancing equipment. These tools are utilized by KFI during projects to assess operational issues and verify TAB contractor performance.

KFI also performs TAB services direct to existing clients upon request.

Controls Design With experienced programmers on staff, we understand the requirements necessary to control a building. Our expanded controls design allows us to deliver what is needed for all the equipment to perform in concert. Our control strategies are simulated and tested at our controls lab prior to release.

We excel at creating well defined, industry standard, written sequences of operation and basic schematics. In addition, we uniquely offer documents beyond these to also include schematics enhanced with control arcs, function block diagrams, graphical user interface layouts, and installation drawings.

QUALIFICATIONS

3Contract # GS-21F-0094V

Finally, when building control is paramount, KFI's Niagara certified staff will write the actual programming code alongside the system designers to ensure nothing is lost in translation.

Tool Inventory In addition to our NEBB certified tool inventory, KFI maintains a large stock of equipment to assist with field surveys and problem investigations.

These include: duct camera, data loggers (temperature, humidity, CO2, amps, volts, and pressure), sound meter, video cameras, smoke generator and a thermal imaging camera.

Building Start KFI uses Building Start’s AirNab Test & Balance and Building Test commissioning software platforms for our respective documentation management. Some of the features of these platforms include:

• The owner, and project management team, has the ability to see stat tracking dashboards to identify active percentage of tests and checklists completed, number of active open issues (and whose responsibility they are), rate of issues identified and completed, as well as other performance metrics.

• Allows contractors to utilize a web interface to execute construction checklists and pre-functional and functional test procedures.

Multiple users can access their portions of checklists at once to keep pace in the field instead of handing off completed lists between parties.

• Issues are logged and tracked in real-time as test forms are executed. All parties can see and respond to the issues lists via the web interface to have constant access to the most up-to-date issues log.

Building Start Tracking Dashboard Example

4Contract # GS-21F-0094V

UEI: CHU4Q9AYPRV5

Contract # GS-21F-0094V

NAICS 541330; 541380; 541490

Schedule MAS

Contract Period June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2029

SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS OFFERED DETAILS

541690E: Energy Services

Includes services related to energy management to include renewable energy studies and projects, energy services related training, resource efficiency management (REM) services, water conservation, building commissioning, re-commissioning and retro-commissioning, energy audits, energy consumption metering services, testing and evaluation of networked energy management systems, energy security, LEED, Green Globes, Energy Star, Power Purchase Agreements, consulting on carbon emissions trading programs, renewable energy credits/certificates, greenhouse gas measurement and management, high performance sustainable buildings and sustainable design principles, resilience of Federal infrastructure and operations, energy services consulting etc.

561210SB Smart Building Systems Integration

Includes the comprehensive integration of building systems and technology using a non-proprietary, open architecture. Typical building systems to be integrated include: building automation, telecommunications, security, energy and environmental control, HVAC, etc. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: requirements analysis, integration planning, testing, operational training and support, cybersecurity for building control systems, etc.

Ancillary Repair and Alterations (ANCRA)

Includes ancillary repair and alteration services ordered in conjunction with the delivery, or installation of products or services.

These services are non-complex in nature, such as routine painting, carpeting, simple hanging of drywall, basic electrical or plumbing work, landscaping. For ordering limitations and information, refer to the Special Ordering Procedures/Ordering Guide posted on www.gsa.gov.

KFI ENGINEERS DESIGNATIONS

SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS OFFERED

Subcategory SIN SIN Name

Facilities Services 541690E Energy Services

Facilities Solutions 561210SB Smart Building Systems Integration

Complimentary SINS ANCRA Ancillary Repair and Alterations

Complimentary SINS OLM Order Level Materials

5Contract # GS-21F-0094V

Order-Level Materials (OLMs)

OLMs are supplies and/or services acquired in direct support of an individual task or delivery order placed against a Schedule contract or BPA. OLM pricing is not established at the Schedule contract or BPA level, but at the order level. Since OLMs are identified and acquired at the order level, the ordering contracting officer (OCO) is responsible for making a fair and reasonable price determination for all OLMs.

OLMs are procured under a special ordering procedure that simplifies the process for acquiring supplies and services necessary to support individual task or delivery orders placed against a Schedule contract or BPA. Using this new procedure, ancillary supplies and services not known at the time of the Schedule award may be included and priced at the order level.

OLM SIN-Level Requirements/Ordering Instructions:

OLMs are:

for the Acquisition of Order-Level Materials. (Price analysis for OLMs is not conducted when awarding the FSS contract or FSS BPA; therefore, GSAR 538.270 and 538.271 do not apply to OLMs)

Number (CLIN)

• Subject to a Not To Exceed (NTE) ceiling price

OLMs are not:

awarded at the FSS contract level)

OLM Pricing:

an FSS contract, cannot exceed 33.33%.

NOTE: When used in conjunction with a Cooperative Purchasing eligible SIN, this SIN is Cooperative Purchasing Eligible.

6Contract # GS-21F-0094V

Labor Category

Description Education and Experience

Effective May 1, 2023 GSA Hourly Rates

SIN 541690E

- Energy Consulting Services

SIN 561210SB

- Smart Building Systems Integration

SIN -

ANCRA

Project/Program Manager

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of major engineering projects and supervising senior project managers

B.S. in Engineering, 15+ years Experience

$207.15 X X X

Senior Engineer

Responsible for preparing engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and ensure code compliance

B.S. in Engineering, 8+ years Experience

$190.76 X X X

Project Engineer Responsible for preparing engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and ensure code compliance

B.S. in Engineering, 4+ years Experience

$174.06 X X X

Engineer Technician

Responsible for assisting in performing energy study, commissioning, and re-commissioning project tasks performing building operation assessments, test and balance measurements and preparing project report documents under direct supervision

B.S. in Engineering, 0-4 years Relevant Experience

$157.31 X X X

Building Automation Specialist

Responsible for performing energy studies, commissioning, and re-commissioning project tasks

B.S. in Engineering, 4+ years Relevant Experience

$182.16 X X X

Administrative Support

Responsible for typing letters, reports, specifications, correspondence. Proposal and interview preparation, marketing support.

Additional administration support duties as required

A.A. Degree, High School Diploma, 0-4 years Relevant Experience

$91.08 X X X

RATE INFORMATION

7Contract # GS-21F-0094V

1a. Awarded Special Item Numbers Shown herein

1b. Lowest Price/Lowest Unit ‘Not Applicable’

1c. Hourly Rates/Job Descriptions Shown herein

2. Maximum Order $1,000,000 (except ANCRA SIN $250,000)

3. Minimum Order None

4. Geographic Coverage North America

5. Points of Production ‘Not Applicable’

6. Discounts Prices Reflect Net Price for Services

7. Quantity Discounts None

8. Prompt Payment Terms Net 30 Days

9a. Government Purchase Cards Are Accepted

10. Foreign Items ‘Not Applicable’

11a. Time of Delivery Per Order

11b. Expedited Delivery Negotiated

11c. Overnight/2-day Delivery Negotiated

11d. Urgent Requirements Negotiated

12. FOB Point Origin

13a. Ordering Address KFI Engineers 670 County Road B. West St. Paul, MN 551113

13b. Order Procedures Negotiated

14.

Payment Address

Ordering Email

KFI Engineers 670 County Road B. West St. Paul, MN 551113 GSA@kfi-eng.com

15. Warranty Provision None

16. Export Packing Charges ‘Not Applicable’

17. Term & Conditions of Gov. Purchase Card Accepted

18. Terms & Conditions Rental/Repair ‘Not Applicable’

19. Terms & Conditions Installation ‘Not Applicable’

20. Terms & Conditions Repair ‘Not Applicable’

20a. Terms & Conditions Other Services ‘Not Applicable’

21. List of Service & Distribution Points ‘Not Applicable’

22. List of Participating Dealers ‘Not Applicable’

23. Preventative Maintenance ‘Not Applicable’

24a. Special Attributes ‘Not Applicable’

24b. Section 508 Compliance ‘Not Applicable’

25. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) CHU4Q9AYPRV5

26. Central Contractor Registration KFI is Registered

27. Uncompensated Overtime ‘Not Applicable’

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

8Contract # GS-21F-0094V

Since 2017, the KFI building performance group has been working closely with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Region 6 Energy program team. Region 6 covers Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. In these states, GSA has ownership responsibility of many courthouses and federal buildings, and since 2017 has been pursuing consistent reduction in energy usage using a variety of different methods. These methods include:

commissioning (MBCx)

improvements through our controls services

GSA selected buildings for RCx and MBCx projects, with buildings prioritizes based on size, energy consumption, and other factors. In addition to providing standard commissioning deliverables, KFI’s Niagara-certified controls team has implemented fixes to many issues that were found, generally by modifying equipment programming. This approach has allowed KFI and the building operators to quickly implement significant energy reduction measures, with minimal to no capital cost, so that energy savings can be realized immediately.

The efforts are working. Region 6 led the nation in energy reduction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, with an overall energy use reduction of 6.23% and overall water use reduction of 5.03% compared to 2018 usage. This has resulted in nearly $575,000 in savings, year-over-year.

To date, KFI has completed three major RCx projects, and has completed a larger number of MBCx projects. In early 2020, KFI kicked off two additional major RCx projects. The table below summarizes the work performed at each building.

Building RCx MBCx Energy Audit Controls Services Cx

Rush H. Limbaugh Sr. Federal Courthouse • • •

Richard Bolling Federal Building • • •

Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse • • •

Robert A. Young Federal Building • • •

Edward Zorinsky Federal Building • • •

North Platte Federal Building • •

Cedar Rapids U.S. Courthouse • • •

Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse • • •

Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse • • •

Wichita U.S. Courthouse • •

Davenport U.S. Courthouse • •

Christopher S. Bond U.S. Courthouse • •

Robert V. Denney Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse • •

Neal Smith Federal Building • •

Sioux City Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse • •

Frank Carlson Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse • •

Charles Evans Whittaker U.S. Courthouse •

Charles F. Prevedel Federal Building •

REGION 6 ENERGY SERVICES

OWNER: GSA | LOCATION: GSA Region 6, covering IA, KS, MO, and NE | SQUARE FOOTAGE: 6,600,000 | COMPLETION DATE: Ongoing

9Contract # GS-21F-0094V

LOCATION:

Cape Girardeau, MO

OWNER:

General Services Administration

SQUARE FOOTAGE:

173,300

COMPLETION DATE:

January 2019

RUSH H. LIMBAUGH SR. U.S. COURTHOUSE

Retro-Commissioning and Energy Audits

The Rush H. Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courthouse is a 175,000 square foot facility located in Cape Girardeau, MO. The courthouse contains three federal courtrooms, GSA, U.S. Marshals, and Homeland Security, as well as other government support offices. The courthouse had been experiencing higher than expected energy use, which increased after a recent building automation system (BAS) upgrade. Operational issues, and the higher than expected energy use, made this building a prime candidate for a customized retro-commissioning (RCx) project.

The HVAC system is mainly comprised of four variable air volume (VAV) handling units, a dedicated VAV outside air unit, and associated centralized chiller and boiler plants. Airstreams are routed to dual-duct and VAV boxes that provide both temperature and ventilation control.

The original Johnson Metasys BAS control system was upgraded in 2016 with Lynxspring JENEsys controls for the majority of the HVAC equipment and was integrated into the Tridium Niagara-based graphical user front end, but underlying issues remained.

KFI was contracted to perform the RCx and energy audit to improve energy efficiency and environmental conditions. Our team quickly identified a number of opportunities to improve operation while simultaneously saving energy. We developed a RCx plan, executed technical functional testing, and self-performed TAB. We analyzed the findings and developed recommendations to improve energy efficiency and overall building operations. The final report included recommendations for changes to the sequence of operation (SOO) and/or modifications to the BAS and HVAC systems that would improve operations and/or the building energy efficiency.

During functional testing, KFI implemented low cost/no cost improvements, including pump lead/lag sequencing reprogramming, set point adjustments, adjusted damper actuations and valve/fan signal rescaling to match true actuator positions. This provided immediate realization of improvements.

The project included utility hours, which allowed us to implement recommendations, which included energy conservation measures (ECMs), facility improvement measures (FIMs) and capital improvement recommendations (CIRs).Upon authorization from the GSA, our Niagara certified staff reprogrammed the existing JACE controllers to improve energy use and indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Controls FIM and CIR opportunities implemented by KFI include:

• Hard-wired safety circuits were reviewed, modified, and tested first to support planned software changes, and maintain occupant safety throughout the project.

• Rewrote Niagara wiresheet programming and graphic updates.

• Relocated and replaced critical sensors like building humidity, air handling unit (AHU) discharge humidity, space static pressure, and supply duct static pressure.

• Rewired and reconfigured humidification units.

• Checkout, adjust, and repair of hardware input/output devices.

A complete project schedule was created and executed on-time. All modifications were completed without a single disruption to building occupants, executed as live cutovers. By reusing the existing components, all the controls modifications were completed without changing a single controller. At closeout, KFI provided customized training to the on‑site staff to better educate them on system operations and how to leverage the capabilities of the BAS system.

10Contract # GS-21F-0094V

LOCATION :

Kansas City, MO

OWNER:

General Services Administration

SQUARE FOOTAGE

1,200,000

CONSTRUCTION COST:

$300,000

COMPLETION DATE:

July 2021

RICHARD BOLLING FEDERAL COURTHOUSE

Retro-Commissioning and Controls Services

Built in 1964, the Bolling Federal Building is a 20-story structure located in downtown Kansas City that provides functional office space for various federal agencies. It has a central cooling plant consisting of four 830-ton water-cooled chillers. Heat is provided by steam supplied by a local utility and utilized by eight large air handlers to distribute warm air throughout the building.

Various other equipment, including small air handlers, snowmelt, and terminal equipment, also use steam coils to provide heat to various building areas.

KFI was contracted to perform RCx and an EISA audit for the GSA. KFI created test forms based upon documents provided by the GSA, which included all HVAC equipment and the current understanding of the building controls and sequences. The goal was to identify any failed equipment or controls and provide recommendations to improve the operations of the building, which will add value to the Owner with regards to operational costs and maintenance costs.

KFI completed standard RCx services, including point-to-point and sequence testing of all building HVAC equipment. Issues uncovered during the testing process were managed and tracked using an on-line software, Building Start, which was easily viewed and commented on by the on-site GSA and O&M team. This tool was also used to note potential facility improvements or potential projects to benefit the site's energy consumption or operations.

During previous projects, this tool has proven very useful for on-site GSA staff to follow-up on the status of issues and communication regarding potential projects.

The on-site team mentioned issues with pressure control throughout the building during certain times of the year. This issue was investigated using KFI's in-house TAB professionals, and controls programmers to identify and potentially reprogram the controls to correct this issue. Recommendations were made to the GSA staff for consideration to implement. One energy saving conservation opportunity recommended by KFI was adding Optimal Start sequences to their existing automation system. The GSA opted to have KFI program Optimal Start in their system and monitor it over the seasons to ensure the facility staff is comfortable with the update. KFI is currently working with the GSA and on-site staff to monitor the optimal start programming.

11Contract # GS-21F-0094V

LOCATION :

St. Louis, MO

OWNER:

General Services Administration

SQUARE FOOTAGE

1,089,000

CONSTRUCTION COST:

$300,000

COMPLETION DATE:

January 2020

ROBERT A. YOUNG FEDERAL BUILDING

Retro-Commissioning and Controls Services

The Robert A. Young (RAY) Federal Building is a 20-story high-rise in downtown St. Louis that provides functional office space for a variety of federal agencies. It was built in 1931 for the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis before being acquired by the federal government in 1961. It has a central cooling plant consisting of three large water-cooled chillers and one smaller water-cooled chiller. Heat is provided by electrical heating coils and baseboard radiation throughout the building.

KFI was contracted to perform RCx and controls engineering services to improve energy efficiency and environmental conditions within the building. The building automation system (BAS) had recently been upgraded to a new Siemens Niagara4 front-end, but had suffered numerous operational difficulties since the upgrade. GSA also expressed a desire to shift major equipment programming from the existing Schneider controllers to the new Siemens Niagara4 JACE controllers, to allow for better visibility and access by external contractors as well as GSA’s in-house automation team.

KFI completed standard RCx services including point-to-point and sequence testing of equipment and systems, and also generated a list of issues to be addressed by the on-site team and GSA. In addition, KFI leveraged its in-house controls engineering and Niagara4 expertise to address a number of important fixes and improvements:

• Programming for the three major penthouse AHUs, chiller plant and cooling towers, and eight smaller AHUs were moved to the JACE controllers.

• The new programming addressed a large number of the operational issues KFI had identified during RCx, including several with significant energy impacts.

• New programming was tested and new written control sequences were generated to replace missing or inaccurate sequences.

• BAS history trending was vastly improved. Trends were made accessible on-demand from individual unit graphics, and the number of trends was increased significantly to allow better operation and troubleshooting of equipment.

• The Niagara4 system was upgraded to the latest version

GSA Region 6, which includes the RAY building, led the nation in energy and water use reduction in the fiscal year ending September 2019. The improvements KFI implemented in this project contributed significantly to those energy savings.

12Contract # GS-21F-0094V

North Platte, NE

OWNER:

General Services Administration

SQUARE FOOTAGE:

79,700

CONSTRUCTION COST:

Confidential

COMPLETION DATE:

September 2020

NORTH PLATTE FEDERAL BUILDING

Commissioning and TAB Services

The North Platte Federal Building was renovated in the fall of 2020 to add a Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic on the building’s third floor. The work included a new air handler and VAV units with hot water reheats. The new system utilized heating water in all seasons to provide reheat for zone control and chilled water during the cooling season.

Before the renovation, the facility operated on a heating or cooling switchover system that would not operate simultaneously.

KFI was contracted at the conclusion of construction to provide TAB adjustments, as well as commissioning of the new air handling unit, distribution, and the existing building chilled water plant. The goal was to review the existing building automation system, both remotely and while on-site, to obtain information on current building operations with regards to the chilled water system/plant, then perform the testing and balancing, and perform on-the-spot adjustments while on-site.

KFI identified operational deficiencies and made corrections or provided recommendations to improve upon current operations when appropriate. Significant findings and corrective actions included:

• The central plant sequences of operation did not allow simultaneous heating and cooling. KFI worked with the controls contractor and facility manager to determine a solution that allowed heating for reheating, prevented crossover of heating water to the cooling system, and avoided any space cooling and heating at the same time.

• Differential pressure sensor calibration issues were found on both the boilers and chillers. KFI replaced and adjusted the sensors to correspond with the minimum chiller flow requirement.

• The AHU face/bypass dampers were not operating correctly, resulting in poor control of the discharge air temperature in heating mode.

• The chilled water differential pressure sensor was found to be located at the highest point of the chilled water piping. KFI worked with the BAS contractor to relocate the sensor and adjust the response time of the PID loop control in an effort to even out the control of the pumps. KFI also worked with the O&M contractor to get the system expansion tank and system fill set appropriately and air bled from the system.

• The chilled water pumps and the hot water pumps control ranges both needed to be reconsidered and adjusted.

13Contract # GS-21F-0094V

St. Paul, MN

OWNER:

General Services Administration

SQUARE FOOTAGE:

450,000

COMPLETION DATE:

August 2012

WARREN E. BURGER FEDERAL COURTHOUSE

Retro-Commissioning and Energy Study Services

KFI was contracted by the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide RCx services for this federal courthouse building, originally built in 1966 and renovated in 2004. The 450,000 square foot LEED Silver certified building is owned and operated by the GSA and is home to 17 courtrooms as well as various government office spaces. The primary goal of the project was to perform a comprehensive energy and water evaluation in order to lower building energy consumption. While this LEED Silver building was already running at a highly efficient level, KFI was able to find energy savings that equated to an estimated 10% reduction in total energy and domestic hot water costs.

A detailed commissioning plan was conceived using ASHRAE commissioning guidelines to include the following systems; HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and building envelope.

The project consisted of site investigations and performance testing to identify potential improvements necessary for optimal building operation including correcting building operational deficiencies. In addition addressing tenant comfort issues and building health issues was important to the client. Final deliverables included a list of Environmental Control Measures (ECMs) with documentation supporting the viability of replacing building mechanical equipment. The final report included estimated payback and life cycle cost information. The building remained in operational use during the entire process.

KFI's full scope of work for this study included:

• Staff interviews

• HVAC equipment inspections

• Building Automation System (BAS) point-to-point testing

• VAV terminal unit airflow sampling

• Heating season sequence testing

• Review of the exiting lighting fixture types, and control systems

• Review of existing plumbing fixtures

• Review of the building envelope

• Cooling season point and sequence testing

• After-hours building walkthrough

• Lighting illumination measurements

• Energy conservation measure calculation estimates

14Contract # GS-21F-0094V

Multiple Across ND and MT

OWNER:

General Services Administration

SQUARE FOOTAGE:

Total - 114,297

COMPLETION DATE:

September 2013

MULTIPLE BORDER STATIONS

Recommissioning and Retro-Commissioning Services

KFI was contracted by the GSA Region 8 to provide a combination of re-commissioning and RCx services for a number of their border stations. There were eight sites with a total of 20 buildings located across North Dakota and Montana on the U.S. and Canadian border, included in the project. The GSA wanted to investigate the building systems affecting energy use and indoor air environments throughout the buildings. Our expertise in identifying energy savings and performing commissioning services made KFI a great choice to lead this study.

KFI performed two site visits per location; one during the heating season and one during the cooling season. Interviews with staff were conducted at each station to probe the overall functionality of each building, and identify any common issues. KFI then performed point-to-point functional testing to verify the functionality of the systems. Throughout testing, any discovered deficiencies were documented. Issues that were a quick, easy fixes were corrected by KFI's technicians while on site providing immediate payback.

KFI utilized data loggers throughout the buildings and mechanical equipment to gather additional information on longer-term functionality, as opposed to a snapshot of what is happening while KFI was on site. A full BAS investigation was performed to verify the accuracy and quality of the system. All energy conservation opportunities discovered through testing were documented and included in the final report with the cost of implementation, potential rebate amounts, estimated energy savings, and simple payback period. The final report also documented all of KFI’s findings and actions performed on-site, as well as KFI's recommendations to improve building efficiency and safety.

St. Paul, MN ∙ Hudson, WI ∙ Cedar Rapids, IA ∙ Fargo, ND ∙ Phoenix, AZ Lexington, KY ∙ Louisville, KY ∙ Cincinnati, OH

Find a way.

See our approach in action.