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SECTION 01 91 00.15 22

TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

The Government has hired an independent Commissioning Firm.

This Section specifies the scope of work for the entire Commissioning Team which includes the scope of work for the Lead Commissioning Specialist, Commissioning Specialists, Designers of Record, Installing Contractors, and Equipment Suppliers. Refer to paragraph COMMISSIONING TEAM for descriptions of Commissioning Team members and assigned responsibilities.

1.2 COMMISSIONING LIMITATIONS

Commissioning Requirements specified in this Section are prohibited from fulfilling requirements specified in other Sections. Requirements specified in other Sections are prohibited from fulfilling requirements specified in this Section.

1.3 SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED

Commissioning must be performed for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under each systems category in the following paragraphs.

Specified equipment, system, and assembly counts are totals that include all commissioned buildings and all construction phases in this project.

Refer to items entitled "Sample Strategy" throughout this Section that must be applied to these counts.

1.3.1 Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Category

a. Primary Systems.

(1) Up to one Building Automation System.

1.3.2 Utility Systems Category

a. Up to one set of whole-building energy utility metering systems.

1.3.3 Electrical Type I Systems Category

a. Power - all generator paralleling and loading systems.

b. Power - all generator transfer switches.

c. Power - all grounding systems.

d. Power - all local uninterruptible power supplies.

e. Power - all main distribution panels.

f. Power - all main transformers.

g. Power - all panelboards.

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h. Power - all stationary generator sets.

i. Power - all step-down transformers.

j. Power - all switchgear.

k. Power - all transient voltage surge protective devices.

1.3.4 Integrated Systems Category

a. Whole building (Existing) / Emergency Power Integrated Systems located in building NH-139.

1.4 COMPLEX SYSTEMS

Complex systems are defined as the following systems categories as listed under paragraph SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED with appropriate qualifiers and are subject to more stringent requirements as specified in this Section.

a. All equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under item entitled "Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Category."

b. All equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under item entitled "Utility Systems Category."

Equipment featuring on-board factory packaged controls is defined as equipment that is a complex system as defined in paragraph COMPLEX SYSTEMS which features a controller issuing sophisticated logic-based commands to its internal components to accomplish the intent of Plans and Specifications. This equipment may function as either a stand-alone piece of commissioned equipment or may function as part of a commissioned system. This controller may be equipment mounted or may be remote mounted and may or may not interface with a building control system. Examples of equipment meeting and not meeting this definition are provided in the following paragraphs.

a. Equipment meeting this definition includes chillers, boilers provided with or without master controllers, packaged pumping systems, dedicated outside air systems, packaged rooftop units, computer room air conditioners, and air terminal units.

b. Equipment not meeting this definition includes unitary air-conditioners, packaged terminal air-conditioners, and heat pumps.

c. Equipment not meeting this definition, but requiring demonstration of minimum safe motor speed either prior to or during Functional Performance Testing includes variable frequency drives.

1.5 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC.

ICC IgCC (2021) International Green Construction Code

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

Commissioning Submittals are not required to be submitted by the Installing Contractor. Exchange of information between the Commissioning Team specified in this Section must still occur.

1.7 COMMISSIONING TEAM

The Commissioning Team is defined as the entity that must perform all Commissioning Activities specified in this Section for systems listed under paragraph SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED. The Commissioning Team is composed of the Lead Commissioning Specialist, Commissioning Specialists, Designers of Record, Installing Contractors, Equipment Suppliers, and the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.

1.7.1 Lead Commissioning Specialist

The Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) is defined as the entity that must perform all Commissioning Responsibilities assigned in this Section that includes, but is not limited to, coordinating all aspects of the Commissioning Process; managing all Commissioning Specialists; and submitting all Commissioning Plans, schedules, reports, and documentation directly to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative as modified in this Section.

1.7.2 Commissioning Specialists

Commissioning Specialists are defined as entities that must perform all Commissioning Responsibilities assigned in this Section that includes, but is not limited to, performing reviews, witnessing that all system components have been installed, that each control device operates, that each equipment piece operates, that complete systems operate, and that interactive systems operate in accordance with Plans and Specifications.

Commissioning Specialists must perform assigned responsibilities for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under systems categories assigned to them in this Section. Commissioning Specialists are prohibited from performing responsibilities for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under systems categories assigned to other Commissioning Specialists.

1.7.3 Designers of Record

Designers of Record are defined as entities that must act as design professionals responsible for design of their respective system that is subject to Commissioning. Designers of Record must perform all Commissioning Responsibilities assigned in this Section as directed by the General Contractor.

1.7.4 Installing Contractors

Installing Contractors are defined as the General Contractor's Superintendent or Project Manager; Quality Control Representative; and Mechanical, Controls, Plumbing, Electrical, Test and Balance, Fire Protection, and Building Envelope Sub-Contractors who provide, install, or construct systems in whole or in part for this contract. The General Contractor must provide a Lead Commissioning Representative to manage all Designers of Record, Sub-Contractor Commissioning Representatives, and

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Equipment Suppliers to accomplish all responsibilities assigned in this Section. Each Sub-Contractor must provide a Commissioning Representative to coordinate and perform all Commissioning Responsibilities for Commissioned equipment, systems, and assemblies provided as part of their respective contract as directed by the General Contractor. Submission of Commissioning related certifications or qualifications for the Lead Commissioning Representative and Installing Contractor Representatives is not required.

Installing Contractors must perform all Commissioning Responsibilities assigned in this Section that includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating performance of all commissioned equipment, systems, and assemblies provided as part of their respective contract and must provide all necessary materials, services, and labor required for successful demonstration as modified in this Section.

1.7.5 Equipment Suppliers

Equipment Suppliers (ES) are defined as factory authorized start-up technicians or factory representatives knowledgeable with start-up, demonstration, and testing of commissioned equipment featuring on-board factory packaged controls provided as part of their respective contract.

Each Equipment Supplier must coordinate and perform all Commissioning Responsibilities assigned in this Section as directed by the General Contractor. Submission of Commissioning related certifications or qualifications for Equipment Suppliers is not required. Refer to paragraph COMPLEX SYSTEMS for definition of equipment featuring on-board factory packaged controls's.

Equipment Suppliers must perform all Commissioning Responsibilities assigned in this Section that includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating performance of all commissioned equipment provided as part of their respective contract and must provide all necessary materials, services, and labor required for successful demonstration of all commissioned equipment provided as part of their respective contract as modified in this Section.

1.7.6 Installing Contractors and Equipment Suppliers Coordination

Installing Contractors and Equipment Suppliers must coordinate and share demonstration and testing responsibilities specified in this Section for commissioned equipment featuring on-board factory packaged controls.

Installing Contractors and Equipment Suppliers must simultaneously perform all aspects of demonstration and testing for these types of systems.

Refer to paragraph COMPLEX SYSTEMS for definition of equipment featuring on-board factory packaged controls.

1.7.7 Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) represents the Government for all elements of the Commissioning Process. The COTR will serve as the single point of contact with the Lead Commissioning Specialist, will receive all Commissioning Submittals, may attend meetings, and may, but is not required to, witness field inspections and testing specified in this Section.

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1.8 COMMUNICATIONS

1.8.1 Communications with the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

Communication with the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative must be through the Lead Commissioning Specialist who acts as the single direct point of contact for all aspects of the Commissioning Process.

1.8.2 Communications between the Commissioning Team

Communications between the Commissioning Team including, but not limited to, verbal communications, schedule information, and exchange of information specified in this Section, must occur directly between the Commissioning Team without requiring interaction of the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.

1.9 NUMBER OF BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION PHASING

1.9.1 Number Of Buildings

This project includes one commissioned building.

a. Commissioning Design Reviews specified in this section must be performed as a single review for each submission inclusive of all commissioned buildings in this project. Refer to item entitled "Commissioning Design Reviews" for additional requirements.

b. Construction Phase Site Observations specified in this Section are inclusive of all commissioned buildings in this project. Refer to item entitled "Construction Phase Site Observations" for additional requirements.

c. Construction Phase Functional Performance Testing and Integrated Systems Testing must be performed during a single continuous occurrence inclusive of all commissioned buildings for each systems category until completion of testing of all systems listed under respective systems category. Refer to item entitled "Construction Phase Functional Performance Testing and Integrated Systems Testing " for additional requirements.

d. Post-Construction Phase Site Observations specified are inclusive of all commissioned buildings in this project. Refer to item entitled "Post-Construction Phase Site Observations" for additional requirements.

1.9.2 Construction Phasing

This project's construction is not phased.

1.10 INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE COMMISSIONING COMPLIANCE

International Green Construction Code (IgCC) Commissioning compliance is required for this project.

1.10.1 General Requirements

All Commissioning Activities listed in ICC IgCC paragraphs 1001.1 through 1001.3.1.3.6, ICC IgCC Informative Appendix I, and ASHRAE 202 as modified

SECTION 01 91 00.15 22 Page 5 in this Section, Commissioning Activities listed in references contained in ICC IgCC 's paragraphs and ASHRAE 202 as modified in this Section, and Commissioning Activities specified in this Section must be performed. All Commissioning Activities that are referred to as "optional activities," "guidance," "should activities," "recommendations," "suggested practices," "informative information," or listed as similar designations are mandatory regardless of any qualifiers.

1.10.2 Commissioning Team Responsibilities

The Commissioning Team must, at a minimum, perform all Commissioning Activities specified in the preceding item entitled "General Requirements" and must perform all Commissioning Activities specified in this Section.

This Section takes precedence should there be a conflict between requirements listed in this Section and requirements listed in the ICC IgCC , listed in ASHRAE 202, or listed in any of their references.

1.11 SUSTAINABILITY THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION (TPC) COMMISSIONING

COMPLIANCE

Sustainability Third Party Certification (TPC) is not required for this project.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 DESIGN PHASE

3.1.1 Design Phase International Green Construction Code Commissioning Compliance

3.1.1.1 General Requirements

Activities must include, but not be limited to, Design Phase Commissioning Activities listed in ICC IgCC paragraphs 1001.1 through 1001.3.1.3.6, ICC IgCC Informative Appendix I, and ASHRAE 202 as modified in this Section, Design Phase Commissioning Activities listed in references contained in ICC IgCC 's paragraphs and ASHRAE 202 as modified in this Section, and Design Phase Commissioning Activities specified in this Section.

3.1.1.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist and Commissioning Specialists Responsibilities

The Lead Commissioning Specialist and Commissioning Specialists must, at a minimum, perform all activities specified under item entitled "Design Phase International Green Construction Code Commissioning Compliance."

3.1.2 Design Phase Commissioning Coordination Meeting

3.1.2.1 General Requirements

A Design Phase Commissioning Coordination meeting must be conducted no later than 30 calendar days prior to the first Plans and Specifications submission or no later than 30 calendar days after approval of Commissioning Firm certifications and all Commissioning Specialist

SECTION 01 91 00.15 22 Page 6 certifications, whichever occurs last. Meeting topics must include, but not be limited to, the Commissioning Process, contract requirements, lines of communication, roles and responsibilities, schedules, documentation requirements, and logistics as specified in this Section. Meeting must be conducted by conference call.

3.1.2.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist Responsibilities

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must, at a minimum, conduct meeting and prepare meeting minutes complete with Attendance Roster.

3.1.2.3 Designers of Record, Installing Contractors, and Others Responsibilities

Designers of Record and Installing Contractors must attend this meeting.

The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, a User Representative, and a Public Works Department Representative may also attend this meeting.

3.1.3 Design Phase Commissioning Plan

3.1.3.1 General Requirements

The Design Phase Commissioning Plan must be prepared specific to this construction and contents must include, but not be limited to, contents specified in the following paragraphs.

a. Plan purpose.

b. Overview of Commissioning Activities.

c. Commissioning scope.

d. Commissioning Process outline.

e. Detailed description of Commissioning Activities.

f. List of all commissioned equipment, systems, and assemblies.

g. Description of performance criteria.

h. Building information.

i. Contact information for the Lead Commissioning Specialist, Commissioning Specialists, Designers of Record, and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.

j. Criteria listing including Unified Facilities Criteria and Building Codes and Standards.

k. Description of Commissioning Team members.

l. Roles and responsibilities.

m. Lines of communication.

n. Documentation requirements.

o. Description of Commissioning Plan distribution during the Design Phase and Construction Phase.

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p. Description of Issues and Resolution Logs distribution during the Design Phase and Construction Phase.

q. Description of Commissioning testing document distribution during the Design Phase and Construction Phase.

r. Description of Commissioning report distribution during the Design Phase and Construction Phase.

s. Owner's Project Requirements.

t. Description of the Basis of Design.

u. Description of Plans and Specifications reviews performed by Commissioning Specialists.

v. Description of Plans and Specifications reviews performed by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.

w. Examples and descriptions of Site Observation Reports and Issues And Resolution Log.

x. Listing and description of Design Phase and Construction Phase Commissioning meetings.

y. Identification of Commissioning Activities for incorporation into the Project Construction Schedule.

z. Listing of submittals required by Commissioning Specialists.

aa. Examples and description of the development of Pre-Functional Checklists and Functional Performance Test Checklists.

ab. Description of Pre-Functional Checks and Functional Performance Testing complete with sample strategies.

ac. Examples and description of the development of Integrated Systems Test Checklists.

ad. Description of Integrated Systems Testing complete with sample strategies.

ae. Description of Ductwork Air Leak Test (DALT) field acceptance testing specified in Section 23 05 93.00 22 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.

af. Description of Performance Verification Test (PVT) field acceptance testing specified in Section 23 09 00.00 22 INSTRUMENTATION AND

CONTROL FOR HVAC.

ag. Description of Test and Balance (TAB) field acceptance testing specified in Section 23 05 93.00 22 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.

ah. Identification of intervals at which a summary of Functional Performance Testing results and Integrated Systems Testing results will be provided to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for concurrence or acceptance.

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ai. Listing of Operation and Maintenance Manual requirements.

aj. Description of Systems Manuals.

ak. Description of training requirements.

al. Description of Final Commissioning Report.

3.1.3.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist Responsibilities

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must, at a minimum, prepare and submit the Design Phase Commissioning Plan no later than 45 calendar days after approval of Commissioning Specialists certifications.

3.1.4 Design Phase Issues And Resolution Log

3.1.4.1 General Requirements

The Design Phase Issues and Resolution Log must be prepared and maintained to track all Commissioning Issues identified by any member of the Commissioning Team. The Design Phase Issues and Resolution Log must be prepared in an electronic format that can be used throughout the Design Phase such that it can be provided to the Government upon request. Design Phase Issues and Resolution Log contents must include, but not be limited to, contents specified in the following paragraphs.

a. Project title and location.

b. Lead Commissioning Specialist's contact information.

c. Issue number.

d. Date issue was discovered.

e. Name of Commissioning Team member identifying the issue.

f. Commissioning Team member responsible for resolving the issue.

g. Current status.

h. Issue description.

i. Pictures of item if available and appropriate.

j. Effects of issue on project or building operation.

k. Possible cause of issue.

l. Proposed resolution.

m. Final resolution and final resolution date.

n. Approvals of issue resolution, including approver's name.

3.1.4.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist Responsibilities

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must prepare and maintain the Design Phase Issues And Resolution Log and must submit one electronic copy no

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3.1.5 Commissioning Design Reviews

3.1.5.1 General Requirements

Commissioning Design Reviews must be performed using Government provided software in accordance with the ICC IgCC and reference for pursuing Sustainability TPC and must include, but not be limited to, review of each submission of the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), and Plans and Specifications specified in the following paragraphs, except for the last submission. Each review must include back-checks of deficiencies identified in preceding reviews. The last submission must include a review of the OPR, BOD, and back-check of deficiencies identified in preceding reviews, but not a complete Commissioning Design Review.

First submission: CDW "35-Percent" Documents. Second submission: Pre-Final Documents. Third submission: Final Documents. Commissioning Design

Reviews must assess completeness and clarity of the OPR, verify requirements stated in the OPR are addressed in the BOD, and verify Commissioning Aspects of the Plans and Specifications including preparation in accordance with the OPR and BOD. The OPR and BOD are for reference only and do not constitute part of this contract. Commissioning Design Reviews must identify deficiencies of commissioned equipment, systems, and assemblies that include, but not be limited to, deficiencies related to the following paragraphs as applicable to this project.

a. Adverse impacts on proper operation and maintenance.

b. Adequate accessibility for proper testing.

c. Proper specification of performance and testing criteria.

d. Proper specification of relevant control sensor and control device locations.

e. Completely, clearly, and correctly developed control sequences.

3.1.5.2 Commissioning Design Review Reports

A Commissioning Design Review Report must be prepared for each Commissioning Design Review. Each deficiency must be listed individually and must be separated into categories corresponding to systems categories listed under paragraph SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED. Commissioning Design Review Report contents must include, but not be limited to, contents specified in the following paragraphs.

a. Project title, project number, and date of review.

b. Executive summary.

c. List of Plans and Specifications reviewed.

d. Deficiency location.

e. Clear description of deficiencies complete with proposed corrective actions.

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f. Relevant observations from similar applications.

g. Clarifying questions related to constructability and maintainability if necessary.

Updated Commissioning Design Review Reports must be prepared to include resolution of outstanding issues reached during Commissioning Design Review meetings.

3.1.5.3 Commissioning Design Review Meetings

A Commissioning Design Review meeting must be conducted no later than 14 calendar days after preparation of each Commissioning Design Review Report to discuss proposed corrective actions and to resolve outstanding issues.

The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative may attend these meetings. Meeting must be conducted by conference call.

3.1.5.4 Lead Commissioning Specialist Responsibilities

Lead Commissioning Specialist activities must include, but not be limited to, activities specified in the following paragraphs.

a. Prepare and provide Commissioning Design Review Reports to Designers of Record.

b. Conduct Commissioning Design Review meetings.

c. Update Commissioning Design Review Reports.

d. Prepare and submit Updated Commissioning Design Review Reports no later than 14 calendar days after each Commissioning Design Review meeting.

3.1.5.5 Commissioning Specialists Responsibilities

Commissioning Specialists activities must include, but not be limited to, performing Commissioning Design Reviews and attending Commissioning Design Review meetings for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under systems categories assigned to them in this Section. Commissioning Specialists are prohibited from performing these responsibilities for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under systems categories assigned to other Commissioning Specialists.

3.1.5.6 Designers of Record Responsibilities

Designers of Record activities must include, but not be limited to, providing written responses to Commissioning Design Review Reports, attending Commissioning Design Review meetings, implementing revisions to Plans and Specifications resulting from resolution of Commissioning Design Reports, and related activities assigned in other Sections.

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3.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE

3.2.1 Construction Phase International Green Construction Code Commissioning Compliance

3.2.1.1 General Requirements

Activities must include, but not be limited to, Construction Phase Commissioning Activities listed in ICC IgCC paragraphs 1001.1 through 1001.3.1.3.6, ICC IgCC Informative Appendix I, and ASHRAE 202 as modified in this Section, Construction Phase Commissioning Activities listed in references contained in ICC IgCC 's paragraphs and ASHRAE 202 as modified in this Section, and Construction Phase Commissioning Activities specified in this Section.

3.2.1.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist and Commissioning Specialists Responsibilities

The Lead Commissioning Specialist and Commissioning Specialists must, at a minimum, perform all activities specified under item entitled "Construction Phase International Green Construction Code Commissioning Compliance."

3.2.2 Construction Phase Sequencing

3.2.2.1 Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems

Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems activities specified in the following paragraphs must be performed as applicable prior to performing Functional Performance Testing of systems listed under item entitled "Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Category" in paragraph SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED.

a. All equipment, systems, and assemblies have been completed, cleaned, flushed, disinfected, calibrated, tested, and operate in accordance with Plans and Specifications.

b. All Ductwork Air Leakage Testing (DALT) field work, Test and Balance (TAB) field work, Pre-Final TAB Reports, and related prerequisites have been completed, submitted, and approved in accordance with Section 23 05 93.00 22 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.

c. All Pre-Functional Checks have been completed, submitted, and approved.

d. Certified TAB Report specified in Section 23 05 93.00 22 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS has been prepared, submitted, and approved.

e. Certified Certificate of Readiness has been completed, submitted, and approved.

All completed Final Functional Performance Test Checklists for commissioned equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under item entitled "Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Category" in paragraph SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED must be submitted and approved prior to the Government performing any Performance Verification Testing specified in Section 23 09 00.00 22 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC.

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3.2.3 Construction Phase Scheduling

3.2.3.1 General Requirements

Commissioning Activities and other related activities for inclusion into the Project Construction Schedule must include, but not be limited to, activities specified in the following paragraphs.

a. Perform Construction Phase Commissioning Coordination meeting.

b. Submit and approve Construction Phase Interim Commissioning Plan.

c. Submit and approve Construction Phase Final Commissioning Plan.

d. Submit and approve completed Pre-Functional Checklists.

e. Submit and approve proposed Functional Performance Test Checklists.

f. Submit and approve final Functional Performance Test Checklists.

g. Submit and approve proposed Integrated Systems Test Checklists.

h. Submit and approve final Integrated Systems Test Checklists.

i. Perform Construction Phase Site Observations.

j. Submit and approve Certified TAB Report specified in Section 23 05

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k. Submit and approve Certified Certificate of Readiness.

l. Witness Construction Phase Functional Performance Testing.

m. Correct deficiencies discovered during Construction Phase Functional Performance Testing.

n. Re-witness Construction Phase Functional Performance Testing.

o. Witness Construction Phase Integrated Systems Testing.

p. Correct deficiencies discovered during Construction Phase Integrated Systems Testing.

q. Re-witness Construction Phase Integrated Systems Testing.

r. Government Witness of Performance Verification Testing.

s. Correct deficiencies discovered during Performance Verification Testing.

t. Government Re-witness of Performance Verification Testing.

u. Provide all Systems Manuals contents.

v. Submit and approve completed Systems Manuals.

w. Perform training.

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x. Submit and approve Final Commissioning Report.

y. Perform Post-Construction Phase Site Observations.

z. Witness Post-Construction Phase Functional Performance Testing if all requirements and activities for respective system could not be fully or successfully completed during the Construction Phase.

aa. Correct deficiencies discovered during Post-Construction Phase Functional Performance Testing.

ab. Re-witness Post-Construction Phase Functional Performance Testing.

ac. Witness Post-Construction Phase Integrated Systems Testing if all requirements and activities for respective systems could not be fully or successfully completed during the Construction Phase.

ad. Correct deficiencies discovered during Post-Construction Phase Integrated Systems Testing.

ae. Re-witness Post-Construction Phase Integrated Systems Testing.

3.2.3.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist Responsibilities

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must request a current Project Construction Schedule from Installing Contractors no later than at the Construction Phase Commissioning Coordination Meeting and must prepare and provide to Installing Contractors a list of Commissioning Activities for inclusion into the Project Construction Schedule. The Lead Commissioning Specialist must associate each Commissioning Activity to a single construction activity such that if the date of the construction activity changes, the associated Commissioning Activity changes accordingly. List of Commissioning Activities for inclusion into the Project Construction Schedule is not required to be submitted to the Government.

3.2.3.3 Installing Contractors Responsibilities

Installing Contractors must provide a current Project Construction Schedule to the Lead Commissioning Specialist upon receiving request.

Installing Contractors must incorporate the list of Commissioning Activities into the Project Construction Schedule and must link each Commissioning Activity to the associated construction activity identified by the Lead Commissioning Specialist such that if the date of the construction activity changes, the associated Commissioning Activity changes accordingly.

Installing Contractors must provide updated Project Construction Schedules to the Lead Commissioning Specialist at least on a monthly basis.

3.2.4 Construction Phase Commissioning Coordination Meeting

3.2.4.1 General Requirements

A Construction Phase Commissioning Coordination meeting must be conducted no later than 90 calendar days after the beginning of construction to discuss topics that include, but not be limited to, the Commissioning Process, contract requirements, lines of communication, roles and responsibilities, Commissioning Activities for inclusion into the Project Construction Schedule, documentation requirements, Inspections and

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Testing, and logistics specified in this Section. Meeting must be conducted by conference call.

3.2.4.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist Responsibilities

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must, at a minimum, conduct meeting and prepare meeting minutes complete with Attendance Roster.

3.2.4.3 Installing Contractors, Designers of Record, and Other Commissioning Team Member Responsibilities

Installing Contractors and Designers of Record must attend this meeting.

The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, a User Representative, and a Public Works Department Representative may attend this meeting.

3.2.5 Construction Phase Commissioning Progress Meetings

3.2.5.1 General Requirements

Construction Phase Commissioning Progress meetings must be conducted to discuss topics that include, but not be limited to, unresolved Commissioning Issues, status of items specified to be provided to the Lead Commissioning Specialist, and upcoming Commissioning Activities. Number of Construction Phase Commissioning Progress meetings must be conducted for each systems category as specified in the following paragraphs. Meetings must be conducted by conference call.

a. Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Category: No meetings.

b. Utility Systems Category: No meetings.

c. Electrical Type I Systems Category: Two meetings.

d. Integrated Systems Category: No meetings.

Construction Phase Commissioning Progress meetings are prohibited from being combined with conducting Construction Phase Commissioning Coordination meeting, conducting Site Observations, or witnessing Functional Performance Testing or Integrated Systems Testing .

3.2.5.2 Commissioning Specialists Responsibilities

Each Commissioning Specialist must, at a minimum, conduct meetings and prepare meeting minutes complete with Attendance Roster for systems categories assigned to them in this Section. Commissioning Specialists are prohibited from performing these responsibilities for systems categories assigned to other Commissioning Specialists.

3.2.5.3 Installing Contractors and Others Responsibilities

Installing Contractors must attend these meetings. The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, a User Representative, and a Public Works Department Representative may attend these meetings.

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3.2.6 Construction Phase Interim Commissioning Plan

3.2.6.1 General Requirements

The Construction Phase Interim Commissioning Plan must be prepared and must be an update to the Design Phase Commissioning Plan and contents must include, but not be limited to, contents specified in the following paragraphs.

a. All contents specified for the Design Phase Commissioning Plan.

b. Basis of Design.

c. Contact information for the entire Commissioning Team.

3.2.6.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist Responsibilities

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must, at a minimum, prepare and submit the Construction Phase Interim Commissioning Plan no later than 30 calendar days after the Construction Phase Commissioning Coordination meeting and no later than 14 calendar days prior to performing construction of the building envelope.

3.2.7 Construction Phase Final Commissioning Plan

3.2.7.1 General Requirements

The Construction Phase Final Commissioning Plan must be prepared and must be an update to the Construction Phase Interim Commissioning Plan and contents must include, but not be limited to, contents specified in the following paragraphs.

a. All contents specified for the Construction Phase Interim Commissioning Plan.

b. All Pre-Functional Checklists.

c. All approved final Functional Performance Test Checklists.

d. All approved final Integrated Systems Test Checklists.

3.2.7.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist Responsibilities

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must, at a minimum, perform activities specified in the following paragraphs.

a. Prepare and submit the Construction Phase Final Commissioning Plan no later than 30 calendar days prior to performing any Functional Performance Testing.

3.2.8 Construction Phase Issues And Resolution Log

3.2.8.1 General Requirements

The Construction Phase Issues and Resolution Log must be prepared and maintained to track all Commissioning Issues identified by any member of the Commissioning Team. The Construction Phase Issues and Resolution Log must be prepared in an electronic format that can be used throughout the Construction Phase such that it can be provided to the Government upon

SECTION 01 91 00.15 22 Page 16 request. Construction Phase Issues and Resolution Log contents must include, but not be limited to, contents specified in the following paragraphs.

a. Project title and location.

b. Lead Commissioning Specialist's contact information.

c. Issue number.

d. Date issue was discovered.

e. Name of Commissioning Team member identifying the issue.

f. Commissioning Team member responsible for resolving the issue.

g. Current status.

h. Issue description.

i. Pictures of item if available and appropriate.

j. Effects of issue on project or building operation.

k. Possible cause of issue.

l. Proposed resolution.

m. Final resolution and final resolution date.

n. Approvals of issue resolution, including approver's name.

3.2.8.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist Responsibilities

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must prepare and maintain the Construction Phase Issues And Resolution Log and must submit one electronic copy no later than seven calendar days after the addition of an issue or a change in status of an issue.

3.2.9 Pre-Functional Checklists

3.2.9.1 General Requirements

Pre-Functional Checklists must be prepared for all commissioned equipment, systems, and assemblies that are subject to functional performance testing. Pre-Functional Checklist contents must include, but not be limited to, contents for physical inspections that demonstrate construction, installation and start-up of equipment, systems, and assemblies is complete. Refer to item entitled "Pre-Functional Checklists" in item entitled "Inspections and Testing" for more information.

Download example Pre-Functional Checklists for Section 01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING at the following location: http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/forms-graphics-tables . Checklists must contain the same level of detail shown in examples, but are not required to match the format of examples.

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3.2.9.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist Responsibilities

Lead Commissioning Specialist must provide blank Pre-Functional Checklists to Installing Contractors. Blank Pre-Functional Checklists are not required to be submitted to the Government.

3.2.9.3 Commissioning Specialists Responsibilities

Commissioning Specialists must prepare Pre-Functional Checklists for all equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under systems categories assigned to them in this Section that are subject to functional performance testing. Commissioning Specialists are prohibited from performing these responsibilities for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under systems categories assigned to other Commissioning Specialists.

3.2.10 Functional Performance Test (FPT) Checklists

Functional Performance Test (FPT) Checklists must be prepared for all commissioned equipment, systems, and assemblies demonstrating performance is in accordance with Plans and Specifications as specified in the following paragraphs. A single final FPT Checklist must be prepared for each equipment piece, system, and assembly except that a single final FPT Checklist may be prepared for use with those that have identical features as modified in the following paragraphs. FPT Checklist contents must include, but not be limited to, step-by-step actions and expected results , as modified in the following paragraphs. Refer to item entitled "Construction Phase Functional Performance Testing and Integrated Systems Testing " for more information.

3.2.10.1 Complex Systems Requirements

FPT Checklists must be prepared for all complex systems as defined in paragraph COMPLEX SYSTEMS. A single FPT Checklist must be prepared for each system except that a single FPT Checklist may be prepared for use with multiple systems that have identical control sequences such as unitary air-conditioners, packaged terminal air-conditioners, and heat pumps.

Contents must include, but not be limited to, contents specified in the following paragraphs and shown in example FPT Checklists for Section 01 91

00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING available for download at the following location: http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/forms-graphics-tables . FPT Checklists must contain the same level of detail specified below and as shown in examples, but are not required to match the format of examples.

a. Notable system features including information about such attributes as system sizing and controls to facilitate understanding of system operation.

b. Conclusions and recommendations based on control system feature, point-to-point, actuator, and system operation observations.

Conclusions must clearly indicate if system does or does not perform in accordance with requirements of Plans and Specifications.

Recommendation must clearly indicate that the system should or should not be accepted by the Government.

c. Test conditions including date, beginning and ending time, and

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d. Identification of the equipment involved in the test.

e. Attendees present throughout the entire system test.

f. Control system feature identification including control point description, embedded/visible type, adjustable/monitoring type, actual value, and setpoint value/alarm range.

g. Point-to-point observations including demonstrating system flow meters and sensors have been calibrated and are correctly displayed on the Operator workstation.

h. Actuator operation observations demonstrating actuator responses to commands from the control system.

i. Variable frequency drive observations demonstrating minimum safe motor speed.

j. System operation observations for system-based testing demonstrating each control sequence, operation mode, and alarm condition resulting from control setpoint manipulation. System operation observations must include, but not be limited to, observations specified in the following paragraphs.

(1) Introduction identifying testing methodology.

(2) As-found conditions prior to system manipulation.

(3) Clear list of test items (step numbers).

(4) Design control sequences or interlocks segmented by unique functions.

(5) Intended test procedures following each segmented sequence or interlock identifying the system manipulation required to initiate system response.

(6) Expected system responses.

(7) Space for comments for each test item.

(8) Pass or fail indication for each test.

Performance Verification Tests prepared by the Controls Contractor as specified in Section 23 09 00.00 22 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC are prohibited from fulfilling requirements of this Section.

3.2.10.2 Electrical Type I Systems Requirements

FPT Checklists must not be prepared for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under item entitled "Electrical Type I Systems Category" in paragraph SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED.

3.2.10.3 Proposed FPT Checklist Meeting and Draft FPT Checklist Meeting

For all complex systems as defined in paragraph COMPLEX SYSTEMS, a Proposed FPT Checklist Meeting and a Draft FPT Checklist Meeting must be

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3.2.10.4 Lead Commissioning Specialist and Commissioning Specialists Responsibilities

For all equipment, systems, and assemblies other than complex systems as defined in paragraph COMPLEX SYSTEMS, the Lead and Commissioning Specialist must perform respective responsibilities specified in the following paragraphs.

a. The Lead Commissioning Specialist must submit Final Functional Performance Test Checklists for each systems category listed under paragraph SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED for which FPT checklists are required to be prepared. FPT checklists must be submitted as a single submittal for each systems category no later than 30 calendar days prior to testing of any system in the respective systems category.

b. Commissioning Specialists must prepare Final Functional Performance Test Checklists for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under systems categories assigned to them in this Section for which FPT checklists are required to be prepared. Commissioning Specialists are prohibited from performing these responsibilities for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under systems categories assigned to other Commissioning Specialists.

For all complex systems as defined in paragraph COMPLEX SYSTEMS, the Lead Commissioning Specialist and Commissioning Specialists must prepare and submit Final Functional Performance Test Checklists in the sequence specified in the following paragraphs. Commissioning Specialists must perform respective responsibilities for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under systems categories assigned to them in this Section.

Commissioning Specialists are prohibited from performing respective responsibilities for equipment, systems, and assemblies listed under systems categories assigned to other Commissioning Specialists.

a. Commissioning Specialists must prepare Proposed Functional Performance Test Checklists.

b. The Lead Commissioning Specialist must submit Proposed Functional Performance Test Checklists for all complex systems as a single submittal no later than 60 calendar days prior to testing of any complex system.

c. Commissioning Specialists must conduct the Proposed Functional Performance Test Checklist Meeting attended by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.

d. Commissioning Specialists must prepare Draft Functional Performance Test Checklists to incorporate input from the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.

e. The Lead Commissioning Specialist must provide Draft Functional Performance Test Checklists to Installing Contractors and Equipment Suppliers no later than seven calendar days prior to the Draft Functional Performance Test Checklist Meeting.

f. Commissioning Specialists must conduct the Draft Functional

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Performance Test Checklist Meeting attended by Installing Contractors and Equipment Suppliers. The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative may attend this meeting.

g. Commissioning Specialists must prepare Final Functional Performance Test Checklists to incorporate input from Installing Contractors.

h. The Lead Commissioning Specialist must submit Final Functional Performance Test Checklists for all complex systems as a single submittal no later than seven calendar days after meeting to discuss Draft Functional Performance Test Checklists and no later than 30 calendar days prior to testing of any complex system.

3.2.10.5 Installing Contractors and Equipment Suppliers Responsibilities

Installing Contractors and Equipment Suppliers must attend Draft Functional Performance Test Checklist Meeting.

3.2.11 Integrated Systems Test (IST) Checklists

3.2.11.1 General Requirements

Integrated Systems Test (IST) Checklists must be prepared for all systems listed under item entitled "Integrated Systems Category" in paragraph SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED demonstrating performance is in accordance with Plans and Specifications. A single IST Checklist must be prepared for each system. Refer to item entitled "Construction Phase Functional Performance Testing and Integrated Systems Testing" and item entitled "Sample Strategy" for more information.

IST Checklists must not repeat step-by-step actions and expected results included in Functional Performance Test (FPT) Checklists prepared for associated equipment, systems, and assemblies and must not repeat actions and expected results included in any Government Quality Assurance testing.

Contents must include, but not be limited to, contents specified in the following paragraphs and shown in the example IST Checklist for Section 01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING available for download at the following location: http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/forms-graphics-tables . IST Checklists must contain the same level of detail specified below and as shown in examples, but are not required to match the format of examples.

a. Notable features of the interconnected systems organized by discipline including information to facilitate understanding of system operation.

b. Conclusions and recommendations based on observations of interconnected system operation. Conclusions must clearly indicate if the systems do or do not perform in accordance with requirements of Plans and Specifications. Recommendation must clearly indicate that the systems should or should not be accepted by the Government.

c. Test conditions including date and beginning and ending time.

d. Identification of the equipment, systems, and assemblies involved in the test.

e. Attendees present throughout the entire system test.

f. Identification of dates for the completion and approval of relevant

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Functional Performance Test Checklists, and identify the Contractor's Quality Control Personnel that accepted and signed the related Functional Performance Test Checklists.

g. Interconnected system operation observations for system-based testing demonstrating each control sequence, operation mode, and alarm condition resulting from control setpoint manipulation. System operation observations must include, but not be limited to, observations specified in the following paragraphs.

(1) Introduction identifying testing methodology.

(2) As-found conditions prior to system manipulation.

(3) Clear list of test items (step numbers).

(4) Design control sequences or interlocks segmented…