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BUILDING COMMISSIONING

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PART 1 GENERAL

Building Commissioning is a systematic, quality-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project that focuses on verifying and documenting that all of the commissioned systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the project requirements. The purpose is to reduce the cost and performance risks associated with delivering facilities projects, and to increase value to owners, occupants, and users.

1.1 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.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE 90.1 - IP (2019) Energy Standard for Buildings

Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

ASHRAE 180 (2018) Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems

ASHRAE 202 (2024) Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems

ASSOCIATED AIR BALANCE COUNCIL (AABC)

ACG Commissioning Guideline (2005) Commissioning Guideline

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU (NEBB)

NEBB S1110 (2019) Whole Building Technical Commissioning of New Construction; 2nd Edition

SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(SMACNA)

ANSI/SMACNA 014 (2013) HVAC Systems Commissioning Manual, 2nd Edition

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 25-345-1 (2019) Commissioning -- Systems Manual

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Commissioning Process (Cx) - a quality-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project. Refer to ASHRAE 202 for a comprehensive description of the commissioning process.

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Government Acceptance Testing Representatives - Government Acceptance Testing Representatives perform the inherently Governmental function of technical oversight and quality assurance for critical systems, and is distinctly separate from the commissioning process. Government Acceptance Testing Representatives witness final testing of critical systems and report systems' acceptance to the COR. Submittals to be surveilled and approved by Government Acceptance Testing Representatives are identified in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00.05 20 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Testing required to be witnessed by Government Acceptance Testing Representatives are identified in system level sections.

Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) - document that details the stakeholders' requirements for the project and the expectations for how it will be used and operated. The OPR is provided for commissioning review purposes only and is not a contract requirement.

1.3 COMMUNICATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONING PROVIDER

The Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) must submit all plans, schedules, reports, and documentation directly to the Contracting Officer's Representative concurrent with submission to the Quality Control (QC) Manager.

The QC Manager must communicate directly with the CxC and Contracting Officer’s Representative regarding all elements of the commissioning process; however, the CxC has no direct contract authority. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative for all commissioning activities required by the Commissioning Provider. Inform the Contracting Officer's Representative when systems are ready for commissioning activities, and allow access to the construction site and system(s) to be tested.

1.4 COMMUNICATION WITH GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE TESTING REPRESENTATIVES

The QC Manager must communicate directly with the Government Acceptance Testing Representatives and Contracting Officer's Representative regarding Government acceptance testing activities. Inform the Contracting Officer's Representative when systems are ready for testing to be witnessed by Government Acceptance Testing Representatives, and allow access to the construction site and system(s) to be tested.

1.5 SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED

Coordinate commissioning and quality control activities for the following systems, equipment, and associated controls. System-specific requirements are located in the associated specification sections. Commission the following systems, equipment, and associated controls in accordance with this section and the inspection, testing, and quality control requirements of their respective sections:

Heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems

(mechanical and passive) and associated controls (HVAC)

Lighting systems: interior and exterior, automatic and manual daylighting controls, occupancy sensing devices, automatic shut-off controls, time switching, and other lighting control devices, and dimming systems

Utility Monitoring and Control Systems

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Metering and sub-metering

Energy and building management and demand-control systems

SCADA/UCS

Exterior and Interior Electrical Systems

Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Transformers

Switchgears, Switchboards

Medium Voltage wiring and connections

1.6 RELATED SECTIONS

Refer to the following technical sections for additional commissioning requirements for respective systems:

Section 23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS

Section 26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING

1.7 COMMISSIONING TEAM

The Commissioning team will include but is not limited to the following team members.

Ensure all Design and Construction Activities for systems to be commissioned are coordinated with the appropriate commissioning team members.

a. Commissioning Provider Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC)

b. QC Manager

c. Sub-Contractor Representatives for each trade responsible for construction/installation of systems to be commissioned

d. Construction Manager (CM) Contractor's Project Manager

e. Technical Commissioning Specialists for each system to be commissioned

f. TAB Representative

g. Equipment manufacturer representatives

h. Government Contracting Officer

i. Government Representatives

j. Installation Maintenance Representative

k. Facility End User

l. Designer of Record (DOR)

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n. Government Acceptance Testing Representatives

1.8 PROJECT SCHEDULE

Include the following tasks in the project schedule required by Section

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE 01 32 17.00 20 COST-LOADED NETWORK

ANALYSIS SCHEDULES (NAS) and in the construction phase commissioning plan.

Ensure sufficient time is scheduled to complete each item. The order of items listed below is not intended to imply a specified sequence:

a. Submission and approval of the Commissioning Firm Qualifications

b. Submission and approval of the Design Phase Commissioning Plan

c. Submission and approval of the Design Review Report

d. Submission and approval of the Interim and Final Construction Phase

Commissioning Plans

e. Commissioning Kickoff Meeting

f. Regular Commissioning Coordination Meetings

g. Installation of permanent utilities (gas, water, electric, steam)

h. Manufacturer's Equipment Start-Up for each of the systems to be commissioned

i. Submission and approval of the Completed Commissioning Observation

Checklists

j. Submission and approval of Certificate of Readiness for each system to be commissioned

k. Commissioning Testing, including Functional Performance Testing, for each system to be commissioned

l. Integrated Systems Tests

m. Post-test deficiency correction for each system to be commissioned

n. Re-Testing

o. Training for each of the systems to be commissioned

p. Submission and approval of the Initial and Final Commissioning Reports

q. Final testing required to be witnessed by Government Acceptance Testing Representatives, as identified in system level sections.

1.9 PHASING

Not used

1.10 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for

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Contractor Quality Control approval. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00.05 20 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-05 Design Data

Design Phase Commissioning Plan; G, SD-06 Test Reports

Completed Construction Observation Checklists; G, Design Review Report; G, Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan; G, Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan; G, Initial Commissioning Report; G, Issues Log; G, SD-07 Certificates

Commissioning Firm; G, Certificate of Readiness; G, SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Maintenance and Service Life Plan; G, Systems Manual; G, SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Final Commissioning Report; G, Updated Final Commissioning Report; G, Final Commissioning Report (eNotebook); S

Updated Final Commissioning Report (eNotebook); S

1.11 COMMISSIONING FIRM

Employ the services of a Commissioning Firm and all Commissioning Specialists required to perform work for this project. The Commissioning Firm must be a first-tier subcontractor that is financially and corporately independent from prime contractor and all other subcontractors and the Designer of Record and that is not participating in any other work on this Contract, including design, furnishing equipment, construction, or testing, adjusting, and balancing.

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a. Submit the Commissioning Firm's and Commissioning Specialists' qualifications, including the name of the firm and each CxC and each certification, no later than 60 calendar days after contract award notice to proceed notice to proceed.

b. If, for any reason, a specialist loses a certification during this period, immediately notify the Contracting Officer and submit another Commissioning Specialist for approval. An approved successor must validate all work performed for this project by the CxC who lost a certification.

1.11.1 Commissioning Specialists (CxC)

Assign Lead Commissioning Specialist and other appropriate Commissioning Specialists for the systems to be commissioned.

1.11.1.1 Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC)

Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) coordinates all aspects of the commissioning process. Duties include leading and overseeing the commissioning work and acting as the primary point of contact for the commissioning work. CxC may serve as a systems Specialist if all requirements for both designations are met. CxC must have a minimum of five years of commissioning experience, including two projects of similar size and complexity to this project.

CxC must be certified in one of the following:

NEBB Building System Commissioning Professional (CxCP)

ACG Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)

ICB/TABB Certified Commissioning Supervisor

BCA Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)

AEE Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)

University of Wisconsin-Madison Qualified Commissioning Process Provider (QCxP)

ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP).

1.11.1.2 Commissioning Specialists

Refer to the related technical commissioning specification section for additional qualifications for each Commissioning Specialist associated with each system. Include all Commissioning Specialist qualifications with the Commissioning Firm submittal:

a. Mechanical Commissioning Specialist: The technical work associated with mechanical systems to be commissioned must be performed by a Commissioning Specialist certified by NEBB, ACG, ICB/TABB, AEE, University of Wisconsin-Madison, ASHRAE, or BCA in the commissioning of HVAC systems with five years of experience in the commissioning of HVAC systems.

b. Electrical Commissioning Specialist: The technical work associated with electrical systems to be commissioned must be performed by an

SECTION 01 91 00.15 Page 7 engineering technician with five years of experience inspecting, testing, and calibrating electrical distribution and generation equipment, systems, and devices.[ The lead engineering technician specified in specification Section 26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING may serve as the Electrical Commissioning Specialist.][ The Mechanical Commissioning Specialist may be utilized to perform the technical work associated with electrical systems to be commissioned.]

1.12 COMMISSIONING STANDARD

Comply with ASHRAE 202 and the commissioning standards under which the Commissioning Firm and Specialists qualifications are approved, which may include ACG Commissioning Guideline, NEBB S1110, or ANSI/SMACNA 014.

Comply with the requirements of the commissioning standard under which the Commissioning Firm and Specialists qualifications are approved. When the firm and specialists are certified by BCA, AEE, ASHRAE, or the University

In addition, comply with ASHRAE 90.1 - IP commissioning requirements for all systems. Refer to related technical commissioning specification sections for additional standards requirements. Comply with applicable International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) testing standards for electrical systems. The following requirements apply to all project commissioning and test standards:

a. Implement all recommendations and suggested practices contained in the

Commissioning Standard and test standards.

b. Use the Commissioning Standard for all aspects of Commissioning, including calibration of instruments.

c. Where the instrument manufacturer calibration recommendations are more stringent than those listed in the Commissioning Standard, adhere to the manufacturer calibration recommendations.

d. All quality assurance provisions of the Commissioning Standard such as performance guarantees are part of this contract.

e. The Commissioning Specialists must develop commissioning procedures for any systems or system components not covered in the Commissioning Standard.

f. Use any new requirements, recommendations, and procedures published or adopted by the body responsible for the applicable Commissioning Standards at the time of project award.

g. If there is a conflict between the requirements of the contract documents and the commissioning standard used, the contract documents take precedent.

1.13 SUSTAINABILITY THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION (TPC)

Not used.

1.15 ISSUES LOG

The Commissioning Specialist develops and maintains an Issues Log for the systems to be commissioned. The issues log documents and tracks resolution of deficiencies identified during submittal reviews, inspection, and testing. At any point during construction, any commissioning team member finding deficiencies may communicate those deficiencies in writing to the Commissioning Specialist for inclusion into

SECTION 01 91 00.15 Page 8 the Issues Log. For each issue, the Issues Log includes, but is not limited to, a unique reference number, description of the issue with contract requirement referenced, location of or equipment name/tags exhibiting the issue, the initials of the individual's name whom reported the issue, the date of first observation, the proposed resolution of the issue and date proposed, the date of any subsequent observations with applicable additional information, and the date of implementation of the final resolution of the issue as confirmed by the Commissioning Specialist and Contracting Officer. Issues must not be deleted from the issues log.

CxC must submit the Issues Log monthly and within three working days from changes to the Issue Log. The CxC is responsible for distributing the Issues Log to the Commissioning Team. QC Manager must track construction deficiencies identified in the Issues Log using a quality management system in accordance with Section 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL. The QC Manager is responsible for notifying the CxC and Contracting Officer of outstanding deficiencies and tracking them to resolution in accordance with Section 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL, "Quality Control Plan".

1.16 CERTIFICATE OF READINESS

Prior to scheduling Commissioning Tests for each system, the Quality Control Manager must issue a Certificate of Readiness for each system, certifying that inspections have been completed, open issues have been resolved, and the system is ready for Commissioning Tests. Refer to each related technical commissioning specification section for additional requirements.

Submit the Certificate of Readiness for each system 30 calendar days 20 working days prior to Commissioning Tests of that system. Do not schedule Commissioning Tests for a system until the Certificate of Readiness is approved by the Government.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 DESIGN COMMISSIONING COORDINATION MEETING

Conduct a design commissioning coordination meeting led by the CxC prior to the 50 percent design submittal for systems to be commissioned.

Discuss Participate in a design commissioning coordination meeting led by the CxC prior to the 50 percent design submittal for system to be commissioned. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the commissioning process, including project contract requirements, lines of communication, roles and responsibilities, schedules, and documentation requirements.

The Construction Manager, Contractor's Project Manager, Quality Control team, Designer of Record, and the Government Acceptance Testing Representatives and other Government team members must attend this meeting. Invite the User and a Public Works Division Representative to attend this meeting. The meeting may be conducted by teleconferencing.

3.2 DESIGN PHASE COMMISSIONING PLAN

Submit the Design Phase Commissioning Plan no later than 14 calendar days after the Design Commissioning Coordination Meeting. Outline the commissioning process, commissioning team members and responsibilities, SECTION 01 91 00.15 Page 9 lines of communication, and documentation requirements for the design phase of the project in the Design Phase Commissioning Plan. Identify the Commissioning Standards chosen for the project.

Provide a list of team members for systems to be commissioned with contact information, a list of tests as required by Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES01 33 00.05 20 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, and project schedule as required by Section 01 32 17.00 20 COST-LOADED NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULE for inclusion in the Design Phase Commissioning Plan no later than 14 calendar days after the Design Commissioning Coordination Meeting.

3.3 DESIGN REVIEW

The CxC and other Commissioning Specialists must review design documents.

The design review must occur prior to 60 percent design completion. The design review must include verifying that the design for the systems to be commissioned are prepared in accordance with the contract documents.

Provide a Design Review Report identifying discrepancies or deficiencies that would prevent the systems to be commissioned from operating or performing effectively in accordance with the design requirements or being adequately safely maintained. Report must include individual list of each deficiency and corresponding corrective action necessary for proper system performance. Identify any discrepancies between the design and the Owner's Project Requirements Document. The Owner's Project Requirements Document is provided for commissioning review purposes only and does not form a part of the contract documents for this project. Submit the Design Review Report no later than 14 calendar days after approval of the Commissioning Firm and Commissioning Specialists after completing the review of the design. The Contracting Officer, Construction Manager, the Contractor's Project Manager, the CxC, and the Designers of Record for the associated systems must meet, discuss, and resolve any outstanding items contained in the report no later than 14 calendar days after submission of the report.

The CxC must verify that their review comments have been adequately addressed in subsequent design submittals.

The CxC is responsible for reviewing the design and preparing a Design Review Report identifying discrepancies or deficiencies that would prevent the systems to be commissioned from operating or performing in accordance with the design requirements or being safely maintained.

The Contracting Officer, the CxC, and the Designers of Record for the associated systems must meet, discuss, and resolve any outstanding items contained in the report no later than 14 calendar days after submission of the report. The CxC will verify that their review comments have been adequately addressed in subsequent design submittals.

3.4 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL REVIEWS

Coordinate construction submittal document reviews for commissioned systems and assemblies with the CxC. The commissioning submittal review does not replace the designer of record (DOR) or Government submittal review, in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33

00.05 20 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

The CxC must identify construction submittals to be provided by the contractor for the commissioned systems. The CxC must evaluate construction submittals for compliance with the contract documents[ and Owner's Project Requirements Document] prior to submission to the

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Government concurrent with DOR review. Include a copy of CxC comments with the construction submittals. The CxC is responsible for identifying construction submittals to be provided by the contractor for the commissioned systems. The CxC is responsible for evaluating construction submittals for compliance with the contract documents. The DOR must consider the CxC's comments, and the DOR provides direction to the contractor as necessary. Provide a copy of final DOR submittal reviews with comment responses to the CxC. Include a copy of the submittal document review transmittal and response in the Commissioning Report.

3.5 COMMISSIONING KICKOFF MEETING

Conduct a Commissioning Kickoff Meeting, led by the CxC, after approval of the Commissioning Firm and Commissioning Specialists, and no later than 30 days following approval of the Commissioning Firm and Specialists.

Discuss The CxC is responsible for conducting a Commissioning Kickoff Meeting no later than 60 days following construction notice to proceed to discuss the commissioning process including contract requirements, lines of communication, roles and responsibilities, schedules, documentation requirements, inspection and test procedures, and logistics as specified in this section.

The Construction Manager, Contractor's Project Manager, Quality Control team, Designer of Record, and the Government Acceptance Testing Representatives and other Government team members must attend this meeting. Invite the User and a Public Works Division Representative to attend this meeting.

3.6 REGULAR COMMISSIONING COORDINATION MEETINGS

The Quality Control team, Designer of Record, and the Government Acceptance Testing Representatives and other Government team members must attend this meeting. Sub-Contractor Representatives for each trade responsible for construction/installation of systems to be commissioned must attend this meeting as requested by the CxC. Invite the User and[ a Directorate of Public Works Division Representative to attend this meeting.

CxC must conduct monthly commissioning coordination meetings when installation of commissioned systems begins. Provide status of commissioned systems, open issues log items, outstanding submittals, and upcoming commissioning activities. Conduct bi-weekly commissioning coordination meetings within 30 days of the scheduled date for commissioning testing.

3.7 CONSTRUCTION PHASE COMMISSIONING PLANS

The Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan identifies the commissioning and testing standards and outline the overall commissioning process, the commissioning schedule, the commissioning team members and responsibilities, lines of communication, documentation requirements for the construction phase of the project. Submit the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan, prepared by the CxC, 14 calendar days after the Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting. Include the following items in the commissioning schedule in addition to the items in paragraph PROJECT SCHEDULE: Seasonal Testing, Warranty Phase Site Visit, Post-construction Endurance Testing, and Updated Commissioning Report. Provide a list of team members for systems to be commissioned with contact information, a list of tests as required by Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

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PROCEDURES 01 33 00.05 20 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, and project schedule as required by Section

01 32 17.00 20 COST-LOADED NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULE for inclusion in the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan no later than 14 calendar days after the Commissioning Coordination Meeting.

The Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan includes the information provided in the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan as well as commissioning construction observation checklists and test procedures such as Pre-Functional Checklists, Integrated Systems Test Checklists, and Functional Performance Test Checklists and other Commissioning Test Checklists for each building, for each system required to be commissioned, and for each component for inclusion in the Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan. Refer to the related technical commissioning specification section for additional requirements for checklists. Submit the Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan, prepared by the CxC, no later than 90 calendar days prior to the start of Commissioning Inspections. Provide updates to the list of team members for systems to be commissioned with contact information, a list of tests as required by Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, and project schedule as required by Section 01 32 17.00 20 COST-LOADED NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULE for inclusion in the Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan within 14 calendar days of a written request from the CxC.

3.7.1 Construction Observation Checklists

Construction Observation Checklists must include items for physical inspection or testing that demonstrate that installation and start-up of equipment and systems is complete. Refer to paragraph COMMISSIONING INSPECTIONS. Construction observation checklists must be tailored to verify the specific installation requirements and details of the construction documents and manufacturer's instructions.

Use the Construction Observation Checklists prepared by the CxC for physical inspection or testing to demonstrate that installation and start-up of equipment and systems is complete. Refer to paragraph

COMMISSIONING INSPECTIONS.

3.7.2 Test Procedures and Checklists

Test procedures and checklists must include procedures that explain, step-by-step, the actions and expected results that will demonstrate that the systems perform in accordance with the contract. Refer to paragraph COMMISSIONING TESTS. Include the following sections and details appropriate to the systems being tested in the test procedures and checklists:

a. Notable system features including information about controls to facilitate understanding of system operation

b. Conclusions and recommendations. Conclusions must clearly indicate if system does or does not perform in accordance with contract requirements. Recommendation must clearly indicate that the system should or should not be approved by the Government.

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

d. Attendees

e. Identification of the equipment involved in the test

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f. Control system feature identification

g. As-found condition of the system operation

h. List of test items with step numbers along with the corresponding feature or operation, intended test procedure, expected system response, and pass/fail indication.

i. Space for comments for each test item.

Use the test procedures and checklists prepared by the CxC that list, step-by-step, the actions and expected results that will demonstrate that the systems perform in accordance with the contract. Refer to paragraph

COMMISSIONING TESTS.

3.8 COMMISSIONING SITE VISITS

The CxC must visit the construction site no less than once every 90 days during construction of the commissioned systems to verify that construction is achieving the requirements of the contract documents and the Owner's Project Requirements. The CxC must vist the construction site more frequently, as needed, to complete commissioning inspections.

Document deficiencies or issues in the Issues Log.

3.9 COMMISSIONING INSPECTIONS

Complete inspections using Construction Observation Checklists for each individual item of equipment or system for each system required to be commissioned in accordance with the commissioning plan. Indicate commissioning team member inspection and validation of each checklist item by initials. Validation of each checklist item by each team member indicates that item conforms to the contract documents and design in their area of responsibility. Commissioning Specialist validation of each checklist item indicates that each item has been installed correctly and in accordance with contract documents and the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR). Submit the initialed and Completed Construction Observation Checklists no later than 7 calendar days after completion of inspection of all checklists items for each system.

3.10 COMMISSIONING TESTS

Demonstrate that all systems, equipment, and components have been installed correctly and that the systems operate and perform, including interactive operation between systems, in accordance with contract documents and the Owner's Project Requirements Document. Perform tests as specified in related technical commissioning specifications. Provide all materials, services, and labor required to perform all commissioning tests.

Commissioning Specialist's duties include leading and documenting all tests for the systems to be commissioned with appropriate sub-contractors performing the Tests. The representatives listed in the paragraph COMMISSIONING TEAM must attend the tests with the exception of the Construction Manager Contractor's Project Manager.

3.10.1 Test Scheduling and Coordination

Schedule Commissioning Tests for each system only after the Certificate of Readiness has been approved by the Government for the system. Correct all

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Commissioning Tests and Integrated Systems Tests must be performed with the CxC present. Government reserves the right to witness all tests.

Coordinate test schedule with Government representatives.

3.10.2 Testing Procedures

Commissioning tests include tests such as functional performance and integrated systems tests. For electrical systems testing, include testing of sensor calibrations, control responses, safeties, interlocks, operating modes, capacity, lighting levels, and verification of all other electrical system contract performance requirements. Perform test procedures in accordance with the commissioning standards specified. In addition, comply with the testing procedures specified in the sections listed in paragraph RELATED SECTIONS.

3.10.3 Sample Strategy

Refer to the sections identified in paragraph RELATED SECTIONS for sample strategy. Perform commissioning tests for all systems and equipment to be commissioned using the sample strategy identified herein. Complete a Test Checklist for each item of equipment or system to be tested. For sample sizes less than 100 percent for similar equipment, the Contracting Officer's Representative reserves the right to select the specific equipment or system to be tested.

For electrical systems, test 100 percent of all equipment and systems except for the following. Test at the sample rate shown:

a. Lighting Controls

b. Power and control systems

3.10.3.1 100 Percent Sample Procedures

Systems or equipment for which 100 percent sample size are tested fail if one or more of the test procedures results in discovery of a deficiency and the deficiency cannot be resolved within 5 minutes during the test.

Re-test to the extent necessary to confirm that the deficiencies have been corrected without negatively impacting the performance of the rest of the system.

3.10.3.2 Less than 100 Percent Sample Procedures

Randomly test each sample group of identical equipment. Sample size must be at least three units. If 10 percent of the units in the first sample fail the commissioning tests, test a second sample group, the same size as the first sample group. The second sample must not include any units from the first sample group.

If 10 percent of the units in the second sample fail, test all remaining units. If at any point frequent failures occur, the CxC may stop the testing and require the contractor to perform and document a checkout of the remaining equipment prior to continuing commissioning testing.

3.10.4 Aborted Tests and Re-Testing

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Abort any test if any deficiency prevents successful completion of the test or if any required commissioning team member is not present for the test. Re-test after all deficiencies identified during the original test have been corrected. Contracting Officer may withhold payment equivalent to lost time, re-testing, and aborted tests. These costs may include salary, travel costs, and per diem for Government team members.

3.11 TRAINING PLAN

CxC must review the training plan for training associated with the equipment and systems to be commissioned, checking that each plan has the trainer name, trainer contract information, training schedule and location. Submit review at least 30 days prior to the first training event. Incorporate CxC review comments prior to submitting training plan in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA and 01 78 24.00 20 FACILITY DATA WORKBOOK (FDW). Update and resubmit the training plan based on any corrective action taken.

3.12 SYSTEMS MANUAL

The Systems Manual includes the Basis of Design, system single line diagrams, as-built sequences of operation and controls drawings, as-built control setpoints, recommended schedule for sensor and actuator calibration, recommended schedule of maintenance when not in the O&M manuals, recommended re-testing schedule with proposed testing forms, and full equipment warranty information for all commissioned systems.

Incorporate CxC review comments prior to submitting Systems Manual in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA and 01 78 24.00 20 FACILITY DATA WORKBOOK (FDW). Submit Systems Manual no later than 30 calendar days following completion of Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests. Update and resubmit the system manual information based on any corrective action taken during the warranty period.

Prepare and submit a Systems Manual, including a signed certification or letter from the Commissioning Specialists and the CxC stating that the Systems Manual is complete, clear, and accurate. Obtain the Basis of Design for incorporation into the Systems Manual from the Contracting Officer. Submit Systems Manual no later than 30 calendar days following completion of Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests.

Update and resubmit the Systems Manual based on any corrective action taken during the warranty period.

Ensure Systems Manual is coordinated with the requirements of Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA and Quality Control requirements.

3.13 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE LIFE PLAN

3.14 COMMISSIONING REPORT

Submit an Initial Commissioning Report Final Commissioning Report no later than 14 calendar days following commissioning team validation of all Commissioning Tests, including Functional Performance Tests, and Integrated Systems Tests, with the exception of Seasonal Tests. Submit a Final Commissioning Report upon completion of training and trend log reviews. Include the following information in the Final Commissioning Report:

a. An executive summary describing the overall commissioning process, SECTION 01 91 00.15 Page 15 the results of the commissioning process, outstanding deficiencies and recommended resolutions, and seasonal testing that must be scheduled for a later date. Indicate, in the executive summary, whether the systems meet the requirements of the contract documents and the Owner's Project Requirements Document.

b. A list of deficiencies discovered during the commissioning process and the corrective actions taken in the report.

c. Completed [Building Enclosure Inspection Checklists, ]Pre-Functional Checklists and other Commissioning Observation Checklists, Commissioning Test Checklists such as Functional Performance Test Checklists and Integrated Systems Test Checklists,[, the Air Leakage Test Reports and Diagnostic Test Reports,] the Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan, the Issues Log, Training Attendance Rosters, the Design Review Reports, Submittal Review Report, and any other documents as specified by related technical commissioning specification sections.

The Commissioning Specialist is responsible for preparing a Commissioning Report following commissioning team validation of all Commissioning Tests, including Functional Performance Tests, and Integrated Systems Tests, with the exception of Seasonal Tests. Provide information including, but not limited to, outstanding deficiencies and recommended resolutions, seasonal testing that must be scheduled for a later date, Completed Pre-Functional Checklists and other Commissioning Observation Checklists, Training Attendance Rosters, PVT Report, and the approved TAB Report within 14 days of request.

3.15 WARRANTY PHASE SITE VISIT

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must visit the building site concurrent with the 9 month warranty inspection to inspect building system equipment and review building operation with the building operating/maintenance staff, and identify any deficiency of the building systems to operate in accordance with the contract documents and the Owner's Project Requirements Document. The Commissioning Specialist must notify the Contracting Officer of any identified deficiencies and the proposed corrective action. Submit Updated Final Commissioning Report and Systems Manuals, documenting the results of the warranty phase inspection.

Include other warranty or post-construction phase activities as specified in related technical commissioning specification sections, such as Seasonal testing results and Post-Construction Endurance Test and Trend Log Report.

Notify the Lead Commissioning Specialist at least 28 calendar days prior to visiting building site for the 9 month warranty inspection. Provide updates to any documentation included in the Commissioning Report based on the results of the warranty phase inspection. Provide all warranty phase documentation, such as Seasonal testing results to the Commissioning Specialist.

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