Amendment 0004 - VOL 2 OF 5 SPECIFICATIONS (FOR PKG 1A INFRS FOR PK 5).pdf
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This federal solicitation seeks construction services for an organizational level maintenance hangar, corrosion control hangar, vehicle parking sunshades, and related site improvements at Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait. The maintenance hangar will include eight aircraft bays and associated shop spaces, while the corrosion control hangar will contain two additional aircraft bays, one for corrosion control and one for a wash bay, as well as corrosion control shop spaces. All inquiries must be submitted through ProjNet. The solicitation was issued by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Middle East for the Super Hornet Procurement B project in Kuwait.
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Super Hornet, Package 1A, Base Infrastructure (Fac for Pkg5) 480088PKG1A
SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1.2 SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED
1.3 REFERENCES
1.4 REQUIREMENT PRECEDENCE
1.5 COMMUNICATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT
1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
1.6.1 Sequencing
1.6.2 Project Schedule
1.7 SUBMITTALS
1.8 COMMISSIONING FIRM
1.8.1 Lead Commissioning Specialist
1.8.2 Technical Commissioning Specialists
1.8.3 Commissioning Standard
1.9 ISSUES LOG
1.10 CERTIFICATE OF READINESS
PART 2 PRODUCTS
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE
3.1.1 Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting
3.1.2 Construction Phase Commissioning Plan
3.1.2.1 Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan
3.1.2.1.1 Checklists
3.1.2.1.2 Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists
3.1.2.2 Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan
3.1.2.2.1 Pre-Functional Checklists
3.1.2.2.2 Functional Performance Test Checklists
3.1.2.2.3 Integrated Systems Test Checklists
3.1.3 Construction Submittals
3.1.4 Inspection and Testing
3.1.4.1 Commissioning Team
3.1.4.1.1 Building Envelope Inspections Team
3.1.4.1.2 Mechanical System Pre-Functional Checks Team
3.1.4.1.3 Electrical System Pre-Functional Checks Team
3.1.4.1.4 Mechanical Systems Test Team
3.1.4.1.5 Electrical Systems Test Team
3.1.4.1.6 Other Pre-Functional and Functional Performance
Participants
3.1.4.2 Building Envelope Inspection
3.1.4.3 Pre-Functional Checks
3.1.4.4 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Report and Field
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Acceptance Testing
3.1.4.5 HVAC Controls Test Reports
3.1.4.6 Tests
3.1.4.6.1 Functional Performance and Integrated Systems Tests
3.1.4.6.1.1 Checklist
3.1.4.6.1.2 Acceptance
3.1.4.6.2 HVAC Test Methods
3.1.4.6.2.1 Prior to Testing
3.1.4.6.2.2 Simulating Conditions
3.1.4.6.2.3 Setup
3.1.4.6.3 Sample Strategy
3.1.4.6.4 Seasonal Tests
3.1.4.6.4.1 Initial Functional Performance Tests
3.1.4.6.4.2 Full-Load Conditions
3.1.4.6.4.3 System Acceptance
3.1.4.6.5 Aborted Tests and Re-Testing
3.1.4.6.5.1 100 Percent Sample
3.1.4.6.5.2 Less than 100 Percent Sample
3.1.5 Training Plan
3.1.6 Systems Manual
3.2 COMMISSIONING REPORT
3.3 POST-CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
3.3.1 Post-Construction Site Visit
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TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING
REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
Commission the building systems listed herein. Employ the services of an independent Commissioning Firm. The Commissioning Firm must be a 1st tier subcontractor of the General or Prime Contractor and must be financially and corporately independent of all other subcontractors. The Commissioning Firm must employ a Lead Commissioning Specialist that coordinates all aspects of the commissioning process. Conform to the commissioning procedures outlined in this specification.
1.2 SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED
Commission the following systems:
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems (HVAC) Building Automation System Utility Monitoring and Control System Lighting Systems Power Distribution Systems Power Generation Systems Service Water Heating Systems Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems Fire Pumps Sprinkler Systems Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Water Pumping and Mixing Systems Water Harvesting/Reclaim Systems Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems Energy and Water Utility Metering Systems and Sub-Meters Building Envelope: include moisture, thermal integrity, and air tightness for the entire building envelope including systems such as walls, fenestration, roofing, roof openings, floors, below grade perimeter walls, slabs-on-grade, floor assemblies.
1.3 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 202 (2013; Addenda B 2018) Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems
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ASSOCIATED AIR BALANCE COUNCIL (AABC)
ACG Commissioning Guideline (2005) Commissioning Guideline
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU (NEBB)
NEBB Commissioning Standard (2009) Procedural Standards for Whole Building Systems Commissioning of New Construction; 3rd Edition
SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(SMACNA)
ANSI/SMACNA 014 (2013) HVAC Systems Commissioning Manual, 2nd Edition
STATE OF KUWAIT, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, MILITARY ENGINEERING
PROJECTS (DOCUMENT)
DOCUMENT III-1 (2007) Military Engineering Projects, General Specifications
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
ER 25-345-1 (2019) Systems Manual
1.4 REQUIREMENT PRECEDENCE
These specifications have been prepared using information from the following Host Nation criteria: DOCUMENT III-1 .
In the case of conflicts between these Volume 1 Specifications and the Volume 2 Host Nation requirements DOCUMENT III-1 , the Volume 1 Specifications shall take precedence over Volume 2 Host Nation requirements
DOCUMENT III-1 .
See attachments for DOCUMENT III-1 , Military Engineering Projects, General Specifications, April 2007 for reference and supplemental information.
1.5 COMMUNICATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT
The Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) must submit all plans, schedules, reports, and documentation directly to the Contracting Officer Representative concurrent with submission to the CQC System Manager. The Lead Commissioning Specialist must have direct communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative regarding all elements of the commissioning process; however, the Government has no direct contract authority with the Lead Commissioning Specialist.
1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
1.6.1 Sequencing
Complete the following prior to starting Functional Performance Tests of mechanical systems:
a. All equipment and systems have been completed, cleaned, flushed, disinfected, calibrated, tested, and operate in accordance with contract documents and construction plans and specifications.
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b. Performance Verification Tests of the controls systems have been completed and the Performance Verification Test Report has been submitted and approved in accordance with Specification Section 23 09 00
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC.
c. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing has been completed and the Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Report, has been submitted and approved in accordance with Specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND
BALANCING FOR HVAC.
d. The building envelope is enclosed according to contract documents with final construction completed, the Air Barrier Pressure Tests have been completed and the Air Leakage Test Reports and Diagnostic Test Reports have been submitted and approved.
e. The Pre-Functional Checklists have been submitted and approved.
f. The Certificate of Readiness for mechanical systems has been submitted and approved.
Complete the following prior to starting Functional Performance Tests of the electrical systems:
a. All electrical, power generation, and lighting equipment and systems have been completed, calibrated, tested, and operate in accordance with contract documents and construction plans and specifications.
b. The building envelope is enclosed according to contract documents with final construction completed.
c. Ceiling tiles, floor coverings, and window coverings are in place.
d. The Certificate of Readiness for electrical systems has been submitted and approved.
e. Lamps have completed a minimum 100 hour burn-in period.
1.6.2 Project Schedule
Include the following tasks in the project schedule. Ensure sufficient time is scheduled to accommodate the requirements of this specification section. The order of items listed below is not intended to imply a specified sequence:
a. Submission and approval of the Commissioning Firm and Commissioning Specialist
b. Submission and approval of the Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Firm and TAB Specialist specified in Specification Section 23 05 93
TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.
c. Submission and approval of the Testing and Adjusting specified in Specification Sections: 21 13 13.00 11 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE
PROTECTION, 21 30 00 FIRE PUMPS, 28 31 64.00 11 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE
ALARM, ADDRESSABLE.
d. Submission of the Design Review Report specified herein.
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e. Submission of the Design Review Report specified in Specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.
f. Submission and approval of the Construction Phase Commissioning Plan
g. Installation of permanent utilities (gas, water, electric)
h. Building Envelope Construction
i. Submission and approval of the Building Envelope Inspection Checklists
j. Drainage and Vent, Building Sewers, Water Supply Systems and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tests specified in Specification Section 22 00 00
PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE
k. Factory Acceptance Testing for each of the systems to be commissioned as required by technical specifications
l. Manufacturer's Equipment Start-Up for each of the systems to be commissioned.
m. Potable Water System Flushing specified in Specification Section
22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE
n. Operational Tests of the plumbing system specified in Specification Section 22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE.
o. Potable Water System Disinfection specified in Specification Section
22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE
p. Submission and approval of the TAB Schematic Drawings, Report Forms, and Procedures specified in Specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.
q. Submission and approval of Duct Air Leakage Test Procedures specified in Specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR
HVAC
r. Duct Air Leakage Test Execution specified in TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND
BALANCING FOR HVAC
s. Submission and approval of the Final Duct Air Leakage Test Report specified in Specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND
BALANCING FOR HVAC
t. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Field Work required by Specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR
HVAC
u. Submission and approval of the TAB Report specified in Specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC
v. TAB Field Acceptance Testing required by Specification Section 23 05 93
TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC
w. Submission and approval of the Start-Up Testing Report specified in Specification Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC.
x. Submission and approval of the Performance Verification Test Procedures
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FOR HVAC.
y. Performance Verification Tests required by Specification Section
23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC
z. Performance Verification Test Report specified in Specification Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC
aa. Pre-Functional Checklist Submittal
bb. Functional Performance Testing for each system to be commissioned
cc. Post-Test Deficiency Correction for each system to be commissioned
dd. Training for each of the systems to be commissioned
ee. Systems Manual, submission and approval
ff. Submission and approval of the Commissioning Report
gg. Seasonal Testing
hh. Post-Construction Site Visit
1.7 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;
submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
Commissioning Firm; G M/R
Lead Commissioning Specialist; G M/R
Technical Commissioning Specialists; G M/R
Commissioning Firm's Contract; G M/R
SD-06 Test Reports
Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan; G M
Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan; G M
Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists; G M
Building Envelope Inspection Checklists; G M
Pre-Functional Checklists; G M
Issues Log
Commissioning Report; G M
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SD-07 Certificates
Certificate of Readiness
SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data
Training Plan; G R
Training Attendance Rosters; G R
Systems Manual; G R
Systems Manual G R
SD-11 Closeout Submittals
Final Commissioning Report
Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan
1.8 COMMISSIONING FIRM
Provide a Commissioning Firm that is certified in commissioning by one of the following: the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG); the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB); the International Certification Board/Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau (ICB/TABB), the Building Commissioning Association (BCA); the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). The Commissioning Firm may employ a commissioning professional certified by the University of Wisconsin-Madison or the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) as required in paragraph LEAD COMMISSIONING SPECIALIST as an alternative to certification of the Commissioning Firm. The Commissioning Firm must be certified in all systems to be commissioned to the extent such certifications are available from the certifying body. Describe any lapses in certification or disciplinary action taken by the certifying body against the proposed Commissioning Firm or Lead Commissioning Specialist in detail. Any firm or commissioning professional that has been the subject of disciplinary action by the certifying body within the five years preceding contract award is not eligible to perform any duties related to commissioning.
a. Submit the Commissioning Firm's certification of qualifications including the name of the firm and certifications no later than 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.
b. The Commissioning Firm's and Commissioning Specialists' certifications must be maintained for the entire duration of the duties specified herein. If, for any reason, the firm or a specialist loses a certification during this period, immediately notify the Contracting Officer's Representative and submit another Commissioning Firm or Commissioning Specialist for approval. All work specified in this specification section performed by the Commissioning Firm or associated Commissioning Specialists is invalid if the Commissioning Firm or Commissioning Specialist loses its certification prior to contract completion and must be performed by an approved successor.
c. The Commissioning Firm must oversee and assist the General or Prime Contractor with the work specified herein. Submit the Commissioning
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Firm's Contract including the Scope of Work associated with the paragraph POST-CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT no later than 30 calendar days after approval of the Commissioning Firm. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.
d. The Commissioning Firm may act as the Pressure Test Agency required provided that all qualification requirements of that specification section are met.
1.8.1 Lead Commissioning Specialist
The Commissioning Firm must provide a Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) that has a minimum of five years of commissioning experience, including two projects of similar size and complexity, and that is one of the following:
a NEBB qualified Systems Commissioning Administrator (SCA); 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); Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP).
a. Submit the Lead Commissioning Specialist's certification of qualifications including the name of the specialist and firm;
certifications; years of experience; and a listing of representative projects of similar size and complexity no later than 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.
b. The Lead Commissioning Specialists certifications must be maintained for the entire duration of the duties specified herein. If, for any reason, the specialist loses a certification during this period, immediately notify the Contracting Officer's Representative and submit another Lead Commissioning Specialist for approval. All work specified in this specification section to be performed by the Lead Commissioning Specialist is invalid if the Lead Commissioning Specialist loses its certification prior to contract completion and must be performed by an approved successor.
c. The Lead Commissioning Specialist must lead and oversee the commissioning work specified herein and be the primary point of contact for the Government regarding the commissioning work. One of the Technical Commissioning Specialists may be the Lead Commissioning Specialist provided that all of the qualification requirements are met.
1.8.2 Technical Commissioning Specialists
Technical Commissioning Specialists, employed by the Commissioning Firm and that have the following qualifications, must perform the technical work specified herein associated with each system to be commissioned:
a. Mechanical Technical Commissioning Specialist: The technical work associated with mechanical systems including Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems; Building Automation System;
Utility Monitoring and Control System; Service Water Heating Systems;
Plumbing Systems; Water Pumping and Mixing Systems; Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems; Energy and Water Utility Metering Systems must be performed by a Commissioning Specialist certified by NEBB, ACG, ICB/TABB, or BCA in the commissioning of HVAC systems with five years of experience in the commissioning of HVAC systems.
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b. Electrical Technical Commissioning Specialist: The technical work associated with electrical systems including Lighting Systems; Power Distribution Systems; Power Generation Systems; Renewable Energy Systems; Electrical Utility Metering Systems must be performed by an engineering technician certified by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) with five years of experience inspecting, testing, and calibrating electrical distribution and generation equipment, systems, and devices.
c. Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist: The technical work associated with the Building Envelope system must be performed by a registered architect with five years of building envelope design or construction experience or a professional with training and certification as an Air Barrier Installer from the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) or other 3rd party air barrier association. The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must have experience coordinating and instructing personnel involved in installation, joining, and sealing of air barrier materials and components. The Commissioning Firm team member with the required experience related to the building envelope may act as the Air Barrier Inspector required provided that all qualification requirements of that specification section are met. The Commissioning Firm team member with the required experience related to the building envelope may act as the thermographer required provided that all of the qualification requirements of that specification section are met.
d. Submit the Technical Commissioning Specialist's certification of qualifications including the name of the specialist and firm;
certifications; years of experience; and a listing of representative projects of similar size and complexity no later than 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.
1.8.3 Commissioning Standard
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 of Wisconsin-Madison, comply with the requirements of one of the acceptable standards unless otherwise stated herein. The acceptable standards are ACG Commissioning Guideline , NEBB Commissioning Standard , ANSI/SMACNA 014 , or ASHRAE 202. Comply with applicable NETA testing standards for electrical systems.
a. Implement all recommendations and suggested practices contained in the Commissioning Standard and electrical 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.
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f. Use any new requirements, recommendations, and procedures published or adopted prior to contract solicitation by the body responsible for the Commissioning Standard.
1.9 ISSUES LOG
The Lead Commissioning Specialist must develop and maintain an Issues Log for tracking and resolution of all deficiencies discovered through submittal reviews, inspection, and testing. Include the date of final resolution of issues as confirmed by the Commissioning Specialist. Submit the Issues Log on a monthly basis at a minimum. At any point during construction, any commissioning team member finding deficiencies may communicate those deficiencies in writing to the Commissioning Specialist for inclusion into the Issues Log.
Track construction deficiencies identified in the Issues Log using QCS as specified in Specification Section 01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE(RMS CM).
1.10 CERTIFICATE OF READINESS
Prior to scheduling Functional Performance Tests for each system, issue a Certificate of Readiness for the system certifying that the system is ready for Functional Performance Testing. The Certificate of Readiness must include, for each system to be commissioned, all equipment and system start-up reports; Performance Verification Test Reports; completed Building Envelope Inspection Checklists; completed Pre-Functional Checklists;
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Report; HVAC Controls Start-Up Reports; and the Air Leakage Test Reports and Diagnostic Test Reports to the extent applicable to the system. The Contractor; the Lead Commissioning Specialist; the Contractor's Quality Control Representative;
the Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and TAB subcontractor representatives must sign and date the Certificate of Readiness. Submit the Certificate of Readiness for each system no later than 14 calendar days prior to Functional Performance Tests of that system. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy. Do not schedule Functional Performance Tests for a system until the Certificate of Readiness for that system receives approval by the Government.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE
3.1.1 Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting
The Lead Commissioning Specialist must lead a Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting no later than 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 specification section.
The Contractor's Superintendent or Project Manager, the Contractor's Quality Control Representative, and the Government must attend this meeting. Invite the User and a Base Civil Engineer Office Representative , to attend this meeting.
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3.1.2 Construction Phase Commissioning Plan
3.1.2.1 Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan
The Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) must prepare the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan. Submit the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan no later than 30 calendar days after the Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting and no later than 14 days prior to the start of construction of the building envelope. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.
Identify 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 , and Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists in the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan.
3.1.2.1.1 Checklists
Download example Building Envelope Inspection Checklists, Pre-Functional Checklists Integrated Systems Test Checklists, and Functional Performance Test Checklists for specification section 01 91 00.15 10 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING at the following location:
http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/forms-graphics-tables The checklists submitted in the Interim and Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plans must contain the same level of detail shown in the examples. The submitted checklists are not required to match the format of the examples.
3.1.2.1.2 Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists
The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must develop the Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists. Include all items that verify the building materials and construction maintain the required thermal and moisture integrity and air tightness of the building envelope system in the Building Envelope Inspection Checklists.
3.1.2.2 Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan
The Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) must prepare the Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan. Submit the Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan no later than 30 calendar days prior to the start of Pre-Functional Checks. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.
Include the information provided in the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan. In addition, the Technical Commissioning Specialist must develop the Pre-Functional Checklists , Integrated Systems Test Checklists, and Functional Performance 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.
3.1.2.2.1 Pre-Functional Checklists
The Pre-Functional 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 Pre-Functional Checks for more information.
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3.1.2.2.2 Functional Performance Test Checklists
Functional Performance Test Checklists must include procedures that explain, step-by-step, the actions and expected results that will demonstrate that the system performs in accordance with the contract.
Refer to paragraph Functional Performance and Integrated Systems Tests for more information. Include the following sections and details appropriate to the systems being tested in the Functional Performance Test 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 accepted 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
f. Control system feature identification
g. Point-to-point observations including demonstrating system flow meters and sensors have been calibrated and are correctly displayed on the Operator work station
h. Actuator operation observations demonstrating actuator responses to commands from the control system
i. As-found condition of the system operation
j. List of test items with step numbers along with the corresponding feature or control operation, intended test procedure, expected system response, and pass/fail indication.
k. Space for comments for each test item.
3.1.2.2.3 Integrated Systems Test Checklists
Integrated Systems Test Checklists must include test procedures that explain, step-by-step, the actions and expected results that will demonstrate that the interactive operations between systems performs in accordance with the contract. Refer to paragraph Functional Performance and Integrated Systems Tests for more information. Include the following sections in the Integrated Systems Test Checklists:
a. Notable features of the interconnected systems organized by discipline including information to facilitate understanding of system operation
b. Conclusions and recommendations. Conclusions must clearly indicate if the systems do or do not perform in accordance with contract requirements. Recommendation must clearly indicate that the systems should or should not be accepted by the Government
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c. Test conditions including date and beginning and ending time
d. Attendees
e. Identification of the equipment and systems involved in the test
f. List of test items with step numbers along with the corresponding feature or control operation, intended test procedure, expected system response, and pass/fail indication.
g. Space for comments for each test item.
3.1.3 Construction Submittals
Provide all submittals associated with the systems to be commissioned, including shop drawings; equipment submittals; test plans, procedures, and reports; and resubmittal's to the Commissioning Specialists. The Technical Commissioning Specialist must review the submittals to the extent necessary verify that the equipment and system installation will comply with the contract requirements and the requirements of the Basis of Design and the Owner's Project Requirements Document.
3.1.4 Inspection and Testing
Demonstrate that all system components have been installed, that each control device and item of equipment operates, and that the systems operate and perform, including interactive operation between systems, in accordance with contract documents and the Owner's Project Requirements. Requirements in related specification sections are independent from the requirements of this section and do not satisfy any of the requirements specified in this specification section. Provide all materials, services, and labor required to perform the Pre-Functional Checks , Building Envelope Inspection , Integrated Systems Tests, and Functional Performance Tests.
3.1.4.1 Commissioning Team
Provide a commissioning representative for each sub-contractor associated with the systems to be commissioned. Each commissioning representative is responsible for coordination of their respective sub-contractor's execution of the commissioning activities and participation in the inspection and testing required by this specification section. The designers listed below are the designers of record for their respective systems. Substitutes must be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative.
3.1.4.1.1 Building Envelope Inspections Team
The following team members must participate in building envelope inspections:
Designation Function
CxB Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist
QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative
CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel
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Designation Function
BEC Contractor's Building Envelope Commissioning Representative
3.1.4.1.2 Mechanical System Pre-Functional Checks Team
The following team members must participate in Pre-Functional checks of mechanical systems:
Designation Function
CxM Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist
QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative
CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel
MC Contractor's Mechanical Commissioning Representative
EC Contractor's Electrical Commissioning Representative
CC Contractor's Controls Commissioning Representative
TABC Contractor's TAB Commissioning Representative
PC Contractor's Plumbing Commissioning Representative
IC Contractor's Irrigation Commissioning Representative
3.1.4.1.3 Electrical System Pre-Functional Checks Team
The following team members must participate in Pre-Functional checks of electrical systems:
Designation Function
CxE Electrical System Technical Commissioning Specialist
QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative
CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel
EC Contractor's Electrical Commissioning Representative
3.1.4.1.4 Mechanical Systems Test Team
The following team members must participate in Functional Performance of mechanical systems:
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CxM Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist
QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative
CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel
MC Contractor's Mechanical Commissioning Representative
EC Contractor's Electrical Commissioning Representative
CC Contractor's Controls Commissioning Representative
TABC Contractor's TAB Commissioning Representative
PC Contractor's Plumbing Commissioning Representative
IC Contractor's Irrigation Commissioning Representative
3.1.4.1.5 Electrical Systems Test Team
The following team members must participate in Functional Performance Testing of electrical systems:
Designation Function
CxE Electrical System Technical Commissioning Specialist
QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative
CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel
EC Contractor's Electrical Commissioning Representative
3.1.4.1.6 Other Pre-Functional and Functional Performance Participants
The following may participate as team members during Pre-Functional Checks and Functional Performance Testing:
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BCE Base Civil Engineer Office Representative
User Using Agent's Representative
3.1.4.2 Building Envelope Inspection
Document building envelope inspection by the commissioning team using the approved Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists. Indicate commissioning team member inspection and acceptance of each Building Envelope Inspection Checklist item by initials at the time they are inspected and found to be in conformance with contract requirements.
Inspect checklist items before they become hidden as construction progresses.
a. Submit the completed and initialed Building Envelope Inspection Checklists no later than 7 calendar days after completion of inspection of all checklists items. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.
b. The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must make at least two site visits to the site to observe construction of the building envelope in-progress. On each visit, the Building Envelope Commissioning Specialist must review the Contractor's in-progress checklists to ensure that the commissioning team is inspecting the building envelope as required.
c. The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must witness the building envelope pressure tests and diagnostic tests. The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must review the resulting reports and provide recommendations for correction of any deficiencies or further testing.
3.1.4.3 Pre-Functional Checks
Pre-Functional Checklists from the approved Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan must be completed by the commissioning team. Complete one Pre-Functional Checklist for each individual item of equipment or system for each system required to be commissioned including, but not limited to, ductwork, piping, equipment, fixtures (lighting and plumbing), and controls. Indicate commissioning team member inspection and acceptance of each Pre-Functional Checklist item by initials. Acceptance of each Pre-Functional Checklist item by each team member indicates that item conforms to the construction contract requirements in their area of responsibility. Technical Commissioning Specialist acceptance of each Pre-Functional Checklist item indicates that each item has been installed correctly and in accordance with contract documents and the Owner's Project Requirements. Submit the completed and initialed Pre-Functional Checklists no later than 7 calendar days after completion of inspection of all checklists items for each system. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy. Include manufacturer start-up checklists associated with equipment with the submission of the Pre-Functional Checklists.
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3.1.4.4 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Report and Field Acceptance Testing
The Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist must review the pre-final TAB Report required by Specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC. Identify any deficiencies to the Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contractor's Quality Control Personnel. Resolve all deficiencies prior to TAB Field Acceptance Testing.
The Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist must witness the TAB Field Acceptance Testing specified by Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC. Include a certification by the Mechanical Technical Specialist that no outstanding deficiencies exist in the systems relative to Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing with the final TAB Report submittal.
3.1.4.5 HVAC Controls Test Reports
The Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist must review the Start-Up Testing Report and the PVT Procedures and Reports required by Specification Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC Front End and Integration. Include a certification by the Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist that the submittals contain no deficiencies or that the submittals do not indicate any deficiencies in the HVAC systems or HVAC control systems with each of these submittals.
3.1.4.6 Tests
3.1.4.6.1 Functional Performance and Integrated Systems Tests
Schedule Functional Performance Tests for each system only after the Certificate of Readiness has been approved by the Government for the system. Correct all deficiencies identified through any prior review, inspection, or test activity before the start of Functional Performance Tests. Perform Integrated Systems Tests only after the Functional Performance Tests for each associated system are completed with all deficiencies resolved and after the related Functional Performance Test Checklists have been signed by each commissioning team member.
a. Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests must be performed with the Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative present.
b. Abort Functional Performance Tests or Integrated Systems Tests when any system deficiency prevents the successful completion of the test.
c. Technical Commissioning Specialists must lead and document all Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests for the systems to be commissioned with the Contractor and appropriate sub-contractors performing the Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests . The representatives listed in the paragraph Commissioning Team must attend the tests. Abort Functional Performance Tests or Integrated Systems Tests when any required commissioning team member is not present for the test.
3.1.4.6.1.1 Checklist
Use the Functional Performance Test and Integrated Systems Test Checklists from the approved Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan to guide the
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Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests . Functional Performance Tests must be performed for each item of equipment and each system required to be commissioned and verify all sensor calibrations, control responses, safeties, interlocks, operating modes, sequences of operation, capacities, lighting levels, and all other performance requirements comply with construction contract regardless of the specific items listed within the Functional Performance Test and Integrated Systems Test Checklists provided. Testing must progress from equipment or components to subsystems to systems to interlocks and connections between systems. Integrated Systems Tests must be performed for the interactive operation between systems such as HVAC systems, fire protection systems, back-up electrical supply, energy generation systems, and other systems, and verify correct interactive operation, acceptable speed of response, and other contract requirements for both normal and failure modes. Examples of Integrated Systems Tests include the correct operation of HVAC systems during emergency system activation, correct operation of uninterruptible power supplies or energy generators and connected systems, or lighting system operation during power outage or emergency system activation. The order of components and systems to be tested must be determined by the Technical Commissioning Specialists.
3.1.4.6.1.2 Acceptance
Indicate acceptance of each item of equipment and systems tested by signature of each commissioning team member for each Functional Performance Test or Integrated Systems Test Checklist . The Contractor's Quality Control Representative and the Technical Commissioning Specialists must indicate acceptance after the equipment and systems are free of deficiencies.
3.1.4.6.2 HVAC Test Methods
Perform Functional Performance Tests in accordance with the following:
3.1.4.6.2.1 Prior to Testing
Prior to testing operating modes, sequences of operation, interlocks, and safeties, complete control point-to-point observations, test sensor calibrations, and test actuator commands.
3.1.4.6.2.2 Simulating Conditions
Over-writing control input values through the controls system is not acceptable, unless approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative.
Identify proposed exceptions in a protocol submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative for approval. Before simulating conditions, overwriting values (if approved), or changing set-points, calibrate all sensors, transducers and devices. Below are several examples of exceptions that would be considered acceptable:
a. When varying static pressures inside ductwork can not be simulated within the duct, and where a sensor signals the controls system to initiate sequences at various duct static pressures, it is acceptable to simulate the various pressures with a Pneumatic Squeeze-Bulb Type Signaling Device with gauge temporarily attached to the sensing tube leading to the transmitter. It is not acceptable to reset the various set-points, nor to simulate an electric analog signal (unless approved as noted above).
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b. Dirty filter pressure drops can be simulated using sheets of cardboard at filter face.
c. Freeze-stat safeties can be simulated by packing portion of sensor with ice.
d. High outside air temperatures can be simulated with a hair blower.
e. High entering cooling coil temperatures can be used to simulate entering cooling coil conditions.
f. Do not use signal generators to simulate sensor signals unless approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative, as noted above, for special cases.
g. Control set points can be altered. For example, to see the air conditioning compressor lockout work at an outside air temperature below 13 degrees C, when the outside air temperature is above 13 degrees C, temporarily change the lockout set point to be minus 18 degrees C above the current outside air temperature. Caution: Set points are not to be raised or lowered to a point such that damage to the components, systems, or the building structure and/or contents will occur.
h. Test duct mounted smoke detectors in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Perform the tests with air system at minimum airflow condition in ductwork.
i. Test current sensing relays used for fan and pump status signals to control system to indicate unit failure and run status by resetting the set point on the relay to simulate a lost belt or unit failure while the unit is running. Confirm that the failure alarm was generated and received at the control system. After the test is conducted, return the set point to its original set-point or a set-point as indicated by the Contracting Officer's Representative.
3.1.4.6.2.3 Setup
Perform each test under conditions that simulate actual conditions as close as is practically possible. Provide all necessary materials and system modifications to produce the necessary flows, pressures, temperatures, and other conditions necessary to execute the test according to the specified conditions. At completion of the test, return the affected building equipment and systems to their pre-test condition.
3.1.4.6.3 Sample Strategy
Perform Functional Performance Tests using the following sample strategy.
Prepare and complete a Functional Performance Test Checklist for each item of equipment or system to be tested. For sample sizes less than 100 percent for all similar equipment, the Government will select the specific equipment or system to be tested during testing. Equipment Identifiers are as indicated on the design drawings:
Equipment Identifier Sample Size (Percent)
AHU 100
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Equipment Identifier Sample Size (Percent)
VAV 100
CUH 100
CWP 100
DWH 100
Lighting Controls 100
Renewable Energy Systems/Equipment 100
Perform Integrated Systems Tests for all systems and equipment having interactive operation.
3.1.4.6.4 Seasonal Tests
3.1.4.6.4.1 Initial Functional Performance Tests
Perform Initial Functional Performance Tests as soon as all contract work is completed, regardless of the season. Develop and implement means of artificial loading to demonstrate, to a reasonable level of confidence, the ability of the HVAC systems to handle peak seasonal loads.
3.1.4.6.4.2 Full-Load Conditions
In addition to the Initial Functional Performance Tests, perform Functional Performance Tests of HVAC systems under full-load conditions during peak heating and cooling seasons during outdoor air condition design extremes.
Test cooling equipment and systems with the building fully occupied when performing the Functional Performance Tests during peak cooling season.
Schedule Seasonal Functional Performance Tests in coordination with the Government.
3.1.4.6.4.3 System Acceptance
Systems may be partially accepted by the Government prior to seasonal testing if they comply with all construction contract that can be tested during initial Functional Performance Tests. All Functional Performance Test procedures must be completed prior to full systems acceptance.
3.1.4.6.5 Aborted Tests and Re-Testing
Abort Functional Performance Tests , Integrated Systems Tests, or Seasonal Tests if any deficiency prevents successful completion of the test or if any required commissioning team member is not present for the test.
Reimburse the Government for all costs associated with effort lost due to re-testing due to test failures and aborted tests. These costs must include salary, travel costs, and per diem for Government commissioning team members. Re-test only after all deficiencies identified during the original tests have been corrected.
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3.1.4.6.5.1 100 Percent Sample
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.
3.1.4.6.5.2 Less than 100 Percent Sample
For systems tests with a sample size less than 100 percent, if one or more of the test procedures for an item of equipment or a system results in discovery of a deficiency, regardless of whether the deficiency is corrected during the sample tests, the item of equipment or system fails the test.
a. If the system failure rate is 5 percent or less, meaning that 5 percent or less of the equipment or systems had at least one deficiency, re-test only on the items which experienced the initial failures.
b. If the system failure rate is higher than 5 percent, meaning that more than 5 percent of equipment or systems tested had at least one deficiency, re-test the items which experienced the initial failures to the extent necessary to confirm that the deficiencies have been corrected. In addition, test another random sample of the same size as the initial sample for the first time. If the second random sample set has any failures, re-test those failed items and all remaining equipment and systems to complete 100 percent testing of that system type.
3.1.5 Training Plan
Develop a training plan which identifies all training required by specification sections associated with commissioned systems. Include a matrix listing each training requirement, content of the training, the trainer name, trainer contact information, and schedule and location of training. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy of the Training Plan to the Commissioning Specialists and the Government no later than 30 calendar days prior to the associated training.
Document training attendance using training attendance rosters and provide completed attendance rosters to the Commissioning Specialists and the Government no later than 7 calendar days following the completion of training for each system to be commissioned. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.
3.1.6 Systems Manual
Prepare and submit a Systems Manual including a signed certification or letter from the Technical Commissioning Specialists and the Lead Commissioning Specialist stating that the Systems Manual is complete, clear, and accurate. The Systems Manual, for all commissioned systems, must conform to Appendix A SYSTEMS MANUAL ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT to ER 25-345-1 , available at the USACE Publications website at the following location:
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