W912QR24R0011_Specs-0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Solicitation W912QR24R0011 for Construction of an Army Reserve Center (ARC), Vehicle Maintenance Facility, and Organizational Storage Building in Asheville, North Carolina is hereby amended as follows:

See Continuation Page.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 3

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912QR24R0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Feb-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

U0002

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3.EFFECTIVE DATE

15 - Mar-2024

CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

W912QR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912QR24R0011_Specs-0002

W912QR24R0011

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMDT 0002 CONTINUATION PAGE

a. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been revised:

1) 01 46 00.00 06 Total Building Commissioning

2) 08 14 00 Wood Doors

3) 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

4) 09 67 23.13 Standard Resinous Flooring

5) 10 56 13.00 48 Metal Storage Shelving

6) 32 11 23 Aggregate Base Courses

b. The following DRAWINGS have been revised:

CS561 Revised flagpole minimum wall thickness and finish to match specifications.

CU101 Included Hendersonville Water and Sewer Fees note.

CU403 Included exterior pot wash showing connection to 4” sanitary sewer and referencing sheet 1A-800, sheet note 6.

ES002 Revised division of responsibilities.

1A-402 Added missing graphic to detail 4.

1A-460 Added corner guards.

1A-543 Revised details to show supporting structure.

1A-561 Revised detail to show closure angle and correct blocking.

1A-611 Revised CONC-1.

1A-612 Revised color for Brick, precast and Split face to ensure Integral colors.

1A-711 Revised note to include floor mounting.

1A-712 Revised note to include floor mounting.

1A-800 Revised corner guard notes to reference 1A-460 for types.

2A-111 Added corner guards.

2A-113 Added corner guards.

2A-310 Revised keynotes.

2A-311 Revised keynotes.

2A-312 Revised keynotes.

2A-313 Revised keynotes.

2A-581 Revised reference in detail 3.

2A-582 Revised details to show supporting structure.

2A-610 Revised Finish Schedule for room 110 and CONC-1 and CONC-3.

2A-611 Revised color for Brick, precast and Split face to ensure Integral colors.

c. The following ProjNet instructions have been revised:

Notes: Section 3.

d. Proposal due date revised to 23 April 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

e. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS

OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. As noted below, offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet. Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system.

The Solicitation Number is: W912QR24R0011

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: X5GY4V-WMYDZW

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjN et system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

NOTES:

1. Offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet, but in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation. Any questions regarding acceptable means of submitting offers shall be made directly to the Contract Specialist identified in the solicitation.

2. Government responses to technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds that are submitted to ProjNet in accordance with the procedures above are not binding on the Government unless an amendment is issued on Standard Form 30. In the case of any conflicts, the solicitation governs.

Any changes or revisions to the solicitation will be made by formal amendment. Government responses will be limited to: (a) Notice that an amendment will be issued; (b) Reference to an existing requirement contained in the solicitation; or ( c) Notice that a response is not necessary.

3. The ability to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds will be disabled fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation. No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system within two (2) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation.

ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Proposals: ALL SUBMISSIONS TO THIS PROPOSAL ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE PROCUREMENT INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT

(PIEE) SOLICITATION MODULE. No paper copies, CD-ROMs or facsimile submissions will be accepted.

Electronic Proposal Submission is required through the PIEE-SOLICIT ATION MODULE (https://piee.eb.mil/).

Instructions for uploading proposals are as follows:

1. Register in PIEE:

a. Navigate to https://piee.eb.mil/

b. Select Register [top right]

c. Select Vendor

d. Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts [next]

e. Create Security Questions [next]

f. Complete your User Profile Information [next]

g. Complete your Supervisor or Approving Official Information [next]

h. Complete Roles

i. Step 1. Select SOL-Solicitation

ii. Step 2. Select Proposal Manager

iii. Step 3. Click Add Roles

iv. Step 4. Fill in our Location Code (CAGE Code) [next]

i. Provide a justification for your registration [next]

j. Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration

2. Log into PIEE and select the Solicitation Icon.

3. Enter search criteria to find the solicitation. (Search Criteria can be the complete solicitation number, Solicitation Open Date, Response Due Date, Product or Service Code, NAICS, Set Aside code, Place of Performance Zip Code, Contracting Office DODAAC, or Status)

4. The search results display. Select the Solicitation Number link to open the solicitation.

5. The solicitation displays. The information is view only.

6. Scroll down to see the Contract Information and Attachments. The Attachments can be viewed by selecting the File link. Scroll back up to the top of the screen and click the Offer tab.

7. Click the Offer tab to Add and review current offers on the Solicitation. Click the Add button to add an offer to the Solicitation.

8. Select the applicable Cage Code for which submitting the proposal for. The list is prefiltered based on the Cage in the Proposal Manager's profile.

9. It is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

a. W912QR24R0011-FIRMNAME-VOLUME I

b. W912QR24R0011-FIRMNAME-VOLUME II

Each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm's name and a brief file description.

Please see examples above.

File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size shall be 11 or larger. Pages shall be letter sized (larger page sizes (such as l lxl 7 foldouts, etc.)

will be counted as two pages. Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors. Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in the each section for each factor.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion delivery time & date recorded within PIEE-Solicitation. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files ( e.g. 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes-this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or ifin pdfformat, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe applications. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked). Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision "FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition (Nov 2021)," subparagraph (e), which is found in 00 21 00 Instructions of the RFP. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

10. Upload the attachments that comprise the proposal by selecting Choose Files link.

11. After entering all necessary information enter a Signature Date an Click the Signature button.

12. The Sign Document pop-up will be displayed requiring the user to enter a Digital Pin and One Time Password (OTP). Click the Sign and Submit button to continue.

13. After successfully adding the Proposal a success message of the submission will be displayed and the proposal displayed collapsed. Users may expand and view all their proposals on a Solicitation.

The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) help desk may be reached by calling telephone number

866-618-5988 for assistance.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 19-Mar-2024 02:00 PM to 23-Apr-2024 02:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)

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TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

04/20

PART 1 GENERAL

Commission the building systems listed herein. Employ the services of independent Commissioning Specialists. The Commissioning Specialists must be 1st tier subcontractors of the General or Prime Contractor; must be financially and corporately independent of all other subcontractors; and must not have any other role in constructing the systems to be commissioned. The Commissioning Specialists must coordinate all aspects of the commissioning process. Conform to the commissioning procedures outlined in this specification.

1.1 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

Service Water Heating Systems

Plumbing Systems

Water Pumping and Mixing 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, and slabs-on-grade,

1.2 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 180 (2018) Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems

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ASHRAE 202 (2018) Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems

ASSOCIATED AIR BALANCE COUNCIL (AABC)

ACG Commissioning Guideline (2005) Commissioning Guideline

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU (NEBB)

NEBB Commissioning Standard (2018) Whole Building Technical Commissioning of New Construction

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES (NIBS)

NIBS Guideline 3 (2012) Building Enclosure Commissioning Process BECx

SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(SMACNA)

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

US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

ER 25-345-1 Regulation No. 25-345-1Military Publications SYSTEMS MANUAL

1.3 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. Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook, in conformance to Section 01 33 29.00 06 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Commissioning Specialists G, DO

Submit the Commissioning Specialists' certification of qualifications no later than 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

Project Schedule ; G, DO

Project construction schedule which includes commissioning milestone activities. Submit within 14 calendar days following the Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

SD-05 Design Data

Design Review Report ; G, DO .

Submit completed reports no later than 14 calendar days after approval of the Commissioning Specialists.

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Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

SD-06 Test Reports

Construction Phase Commissioning Plan ; G, DO .

Submit no later than 30 calendar days after the Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

Building Envelope Inspection Checklists ; G, DO

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.

Pre-Functional Checklists ; G, DO

Submit no later than 7 calendar days after completion of all checklist items for each system. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

Issues Log

Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy on the same day each month.

Trend Log Report

Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy no later than 14 calendar days prior to Functional Performance Tests.

Post-Construction Trend Log Report

Submit one hard copy and one electronic copy of the Post-Construction Trend Log Reports, once for peak cooling season and once for peak heating season, no later than 14 calendar days following receipt of the trend log data by the Lead Commissioning Specialist.

Commissioning Report ; G, DO

Submit no later than 14 calendar days following commissioning team acceptance of all Performance Tests. Submit three hard copies and an electronic copy.

Post-Construction Commissioning Report ; G, DO

Submit no later than 14 calendar days following completion of all post-construction trend log reviews and building site visit.

Submit three hard copies and an electronic copy.

SD-07 Certificates

Certificate of Readiness ; G, DO

Submit no later than 14 calendar days prior to Functional Performance Tests. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

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SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Systems Training ; G, DO

Submit two copies of the Systems Training recording no later than 14 calendar days following completing of the Systems Training.

Training Plan ; G, RO

Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy no later than 30 calendar days prior to the associated training.

Training Attendance Rosters ; G, RO

Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy no later than 7 calendar days following the completion of the training for each system to be commissioned.

Systems Manual ; G, DO

Submit Systems Manual no later than 30 calendar days following completion of Functional Performance Tests. Submit three hard copies and an electronic copy.

Post-Construction Systems Manual ; G, DO

Submit Systems Manual no later than 14 calendar days following completion of all post-construction trend log reviews and building site visits. Submit three hard copies and an electronic copy.

Maintenance and Service Life Plans ; G, DO

Submit the Maintenance Plan and Service Life Plan no later than 30 calendar days following the completion of Functional Performance tests. Submit three hard copies and an electronic copy.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Final Commissioning Report ; S, DO

Copy of the Post-Construction Commissioning Report for the Sustainability eNotebook. Submit an electronic copy concurrent with the Post-Construction Commissioning Report.

Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan ; S

Copy of the Construction Phase Commissioning Plan for the Sustainability eNotebook. Submit an electronic copy concurrent with the Construction Phase Commissioning Plan.

1.4 COMMISSIONING SPECIALISTS

1.4.1 Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC)

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must lead and oversee all commissioning work specified herein and be the primary point of contact for the Government regarding commissioning work. The Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) must have a minimum of five years of commissioning

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P2#: 481815 Asheville USARC Asheville, North Carolina experience, including two projects of similar size and complexity. The Lead Commissioning Specialist must also be one of the following:

a. AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) Certified Commissioning Authority

b. Building Commissioning Association (BCA) Certified Commissioning Professional

c. International Certification Board/Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau (ICB/TABB) Certified Commissioning Supervisor

d. National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) Qualified Systems Commissioning Administrator

e. University of Wisconsin-Madison Qualified Commissioning Provider

f. Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Certified Building Commissioning Specialist

1.4.2 Electrical Commissioning Specialist (CxE)

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The technical work associated with the power distribution and generation systems must be performed by a Electrical Commissioning Specialist that is an engineering technician certified with five years of experience inspecting, testing, and calibrating electrical distribution and generation equipment, systems, and devices.

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1.4.3 Building Envelope Commissioning Specialist (CxB)

The technical work associated with the Building Envelope systems must be performed by a Building Envelope Commissioning Specialist (CxB) meeting one of the following qualifications:

a. Five years of experience coordinating and instructing personnel involved in installation, joining, and sealing of air barrier materials and components and certification as an Air Barrier Installer from the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) or other 3rd party air barrier association.

b. A registered architect with at least five years of building envelope design or construction experience.

Commissioning Specialists with alternative qualifications may be approved at the sole discretion of the Government. The CxB may act as the Air Barrier Inspector required by UFGS section 07 27 10.00 10 BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM provided that all of the qualification requirements of that specification section are met. The CxB may act as the thermographer required by UFGS section 07 05 23 PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR BARRIER SYSTEM FOR AIR TIGHTNESS provided that all qualification requirements of that specification section are met. The firm providing the CxB may act as the Pressure Test Agency required by UFGS section 07 05 23 provided that all qualification requirements of that specification section are met.

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1.4.4 Commissioning Specialists Certification

The Commissioning Specialists' qualifications must include the names of the specialists and firms; certifications, licenses, or registrations;

years of experience and a listing of representative projects of similar size and complexity. Describe any lapses in certification or disciplinary action taken by the certifying body against the proposed specialists or firms in detail. Any specialist/technician or firm that has been the subject of disciplinary action by the certifying body within the five years preceding the contract award is not eligible to perform any duties related to commissioning.

The Commissioning Specialists' certifications must be maintained for the entire duration of the duties specified herein. If, for any reason, a Commissioning Specialist loses a certification during this period, immediately notify the Contracting Officer's Representative and submit another Commissioning Specialist. All work specified in this specification section to be performed by the Commissioning Specialist is invalid if the Commissioning Specialist loses their certification prior to contract completion and must be performed by an approved successor.

1.4.5 Communication With The Government

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must submit all plans, schedules, reports, and documentation directly to the Contracting Officer's Representative concurrent with submission to the CQC System Manager. The Commissioning Specialists and Contracting Officer's Representative must have direct communication with each other regarding all elements of the commissioning process; however, the Government has no direct contract authority with the Commissioning Specialists.

1.5 COMMISSIONING STANDARD

Comply with the requirements of the commissioning standard under which the Commissioning Specialists qualifications are approved. When the firm and specialists are certified by BCA, AEE, 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 014-2013 , or ASHRAE 202. Comply with applicable NETA testing standards for electrical systems. Comply with NIBS Guideline 3 for commissioning of building envelope 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.

1.6 SUSTAINABILITY THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION (TPC)

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must execute and document the commissioning activities required of the Commissioning Authority for the purposes of complying with LEED requirements for the project in accordance with Section 01 33 29.00 06 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Provide all commissioning documentation required to meet the TPC requirements.

The Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan and the Final Commissioning Report are copies of the Construction Phase Commissioning Plan and the Post-Construction Commissioning Report for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook.

Due to LEED requirements related to Commissioning Authority contractual relationships for design-bid-build projects, a designated Commissioning Authority will be provided by the Government to participate in and monitor the commissioning process for the Owner. This in no way limits the responsibility of the Lead Commissioning Specialist, as described within this paragraph and within this specification section. The Commissioning Specialists and designated Commissioning Authority must have direct communication with each other regarding all elements of the commissioning process; however, the designated Commissioning Authority has no direct contract authority with the Commissioning Specialists and no authority to modify the contract or obligate the Government.

1.7 ISSUES LOG

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must develop and maintain an Issues Log for tracking and resolution of all deficiencies discovered through submittal review, inspection, and testing. Include the date of final resolution of issues as confirmed by the Commissioning Specialists.

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 Lead Commissioning Specialist for including into the Issues Log.

Track construction deficiencies identified in the Issues Log using RMS as specified in Specification Section 01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE(RMS CM).

1.8 CERTIFICATE OF READINESS

Prior to scheduling Functional Performance Tests for each system, issue a Certificate of Readiness certifying that the building 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; Trend Log Review Report; and the Building Air Barrier Air Leakage Test Reports and Diagnostic Test Reports. The Contractor; the Lead Commissioning Specialist; the Contractor's Quality Control Representative; and the Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and TAB subcontractor representatives must sign and date the Certificate of Readiness. Do not schedule and

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P2#: 481815 Asheville USARC Asheville, North Carolina perform Functional Performance Tests prior to Government approval of the Certificate of Readiness.

1.9 PROJECT SCHEDULE

Include the following tasks in the Project Schedule provided in accordance with section 01 32 01.00 06 PROJECT SCHEDULE. Ensure sufficient time is scheduled to accommodate the requirements of this specification section.

The order of items listed are not intended to imply a specified sequence:

a. Pre-Construction Conference (UFGS Section 07 27 10.00 10 )

b. Electrical system energization.

c. Electrical system acceptance tests and inspections (UFGS Section 26 20 00 )

d. Mock-Up Tests (UFGS Section 07 27 10.00 10

e. Building Enclosure Construction

f. Building Envelope Inspection Checklist Submittal

g. Air Barrier Leakage Test

h. Drainage and Vent, Building Sewers, Water Supply Systems and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tests

i. Potable Water System Flushing

j. Operational Tests of the plumbing systems (UFGS 22 00 00 )

k. Disinfection of the plumbing systems (UFGS 22 00 00 )

l. Duct Air Leakage Tests

m. Manufacturer Equipment Start-Up for each system to be commissioned.

n. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB)

o. TAB Verification

p. Performance Verification Tests

q. HVAC Trend Log Report

r. Pre-Functional Checklist Submittal

s. Functional Performance Testing

t. Post-Test Deficiency Correction

u. Re-Testing

v. Training for each system to be commissioned

w. Systems Manual, Maintenance Plan, and Service Life Plan Submission

x. Submission and approval of the Commissioning Report

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y. Seasonal Tests

z. Post-Construction Trend Log Reports

aa. Post-Construction Building Site Visit

1.10 FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST PREREQUISITES

Complete the following prior to starting Functional Performance Tests of the mechanical systems:

a. 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 in accordance with Section 07 05 23

PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR BARRIER SYSTEM FOR AIR TIGHTNESS.

b. All equipment and systems have been completed, cleaned, flushed, disinfected, calibrated, tested, and operate in accordance with the contract documents and construction plans and specifications.

c. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing has been completed and the Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Report has been submitted and approved in accordance with Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR

HVAC.

d. Performance Verification Tests of the controls systems have been completed and the Performance Verification Tests Report has been submitted and approved in accordance with Specification Section

23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC.

e. The Pre-Functional Checklists have been submitted and approved.

f. The Certificate of Readiness for the mechanical systems has been submitted and approved.

Complete the following prior to starting Functional Performance Tests of the electrical systems:

a. The building envelope is enclosed according to contract documents with final construction completed.

b. 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.

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.

f. Furniture is in place.

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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 14 calendar days after approval of the Commissioning Specialists 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 Reserve Readiness Division Representative to attend this meeting.

3.1.2 Commissioning Progress Meetings

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must lead Commissioning Progress Meetings to discuss the progress of commissioning process activities, upcoming commissioning activities, and any issues and deficiencies. The Contractor's Superintendent or Project Manager, the Contractor's Quality Control Representative, and the Government must attend this meeting. A representative from each of the sub-contractors involved in the systems to be commissioned must attend this meeting. Invite the User and a Reserve Readiness Division Representative to attend these meetings.

The Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural designers of record must participate in the Commissioning Progress Meetings, at the request of the Lead Commissioning Specialist, to address any design issues or issues regarding technical adequacy.

Commissioning Progress Meetings must occur monthly following the Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting. When installation of interior mechanical or electrical systems begins, the Commissioning Progress Meetings must occur every 2 weeks.

3.1.3 Construction Phase Commissioning Plan

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must prepare the Construction Phase Commissioning Plan identifying the commissioning and testing standards to be used and outlining the overall commissioning process, the commissioning schedule, the commissioning team members and responsibilities, lines of communication, and the documentation requirements for the construction phase of the project. Include the template building envelope inspection checklists, pre-functional checklists, ongoing commissioning plan, and Functional Performance Test checklists.

Download example checklists at the following location:

http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/forms-graphics-tables The checklists submitted with the Construction Phase Commissioning Plan are required to have the same level of detail as the example checklists, but are not required to match the format of the examples.

The construction phase commissioning plan must include the monitoring and

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P2#: 481815 Asheville USARC Asheville, North Carolina control points, sample frequency, and duration of trends for the trend log reviews.

3.1.3.1 Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists

The Building Envelope 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.

Incorporate requirements, including additional activities, of NIBS Guideline 3 into the template building envelope checklists and the Construction Phase Commissioning Plan.

3.1.3.2 Pre-Functional Checklists

The Commissioning Specialists must develop the Pre-Functional Checklists.

Pre-Functional Checklists include items for physical inspection or testing that demonstrate that installation and start-up of all equipment and systems is complete. Refer to paragraph "Pre-Functional Checks" for more information.

3.1.3.3 Functional Performance Test Checklists

The Commissioning Specialists must develop the Functional Performance Test Checklists including 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 Tests" for more information.

Include the following sections and details appropriate to the systems being tested:

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 sensors and flow meters 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

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k. Space for comments for each test item.

3.1.3.4 Ongoing Commissioning Plan

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must prepare an Ongoing Commissioning Plan complying with the requirements for LEED Enhanced Commissioning, to include:

a. Definition of the ongoing commissioning process

b. Roles and responsibilities

c. Recommended schedule for recommissioning systems

d. Continuous documentation and updating of the building operating plan and current facility requirements through the building life-cycle

e. Blank Functional Performance Test checklists for all commissioned systems and a blank Issues Log

f. Direction for testing new and retrofitted equipment.

3.1.4 Design Review

The Commissioning Specialists must review the construction contract plans and specifications, the Owner's Project Requirements, and the Basis of Design. The Owner's Project Requirement Document is attached as Appendix A. The Basis of Design is attached as Appendix B. The Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design documents are not contract documents and are provided for commissioning review purposes only. The Commissioning Specialists must identify any discovered discrepancies between the Basis of Design and the Owner's Project Requirements, any deficiencies of the design to comply with the Owner's Project Requirements or Basis of Design, and any deficiencies that would prevent the building systems and features from operating or performing effectively or from being adequately maintainable.

The Commissioning Specialists must provide a Design Review Report individually listing each deficiency and the corresponding proposed corrective action necessary for proper system operation or performance.

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must lead a meeting with the Contracting Officer's Representative and Contractor's Quality Control Representative to discuss any items contained in the report no later than 14 calendar days after submission of the report. Invite the designers of record for the commissioned systems to attend.

3.1.5 Construction Submittals

Provide all submittals associated with the systems to be commissioned, including shop drawings; equipment submittals; test plans, procedures, and reports; and resubmittals to the Commissioning Specialists. The Commissioning Specialists 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.

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3.1.6 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 in accordance with contract documents and the Owner's Project Requirements. Requirements in related 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 and submit the Pre-Functional Checks , Building Envelope Inspection, HVAC system trend logs, and Functional Performance Tests.

3.1.6.1 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.

Designate team members to participate in the building envelope inspections, Pre-Functional checks, and the Functional Performance Testing specified herein.

3.1.6.1.1 Building Envelope Inspections Team

The following team members must participate in building envelope inspections:

Designation Function

CxB Building Envelope Commissioning Specialist

QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative

CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel

BEC Contractor's Building Envelope Commissioning Representative

3.1.6.1.2 Mechanical Systems Team

The following team members must participate in Pre-Functional Checks and Functional Performance Testing of mechanical systems:

Designation Function

CxC Lead Commissioning Specialist

QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative

CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel

MC Contractor's Mechanical Commissioning Representative

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Designation Function

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

3.1.6.1.3 Electrical Systems Team

The following team members must participate in Pre-Functional Checks and Functional Performance Testing of electrical systems:

Designation Function

CxE Electrical Commissioning Specialist

QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative

CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel

EC Contractor's Electrical Commissioning Representative

3.1.6.1.4 Other Pre-Functional and Functional Performance Participants

The following may participate as team members during Pre-Functional Checks and Functional Performance Testing:

Designation Function

RD Reserve Readiness Division Representative

User Using Agent's Representative

3.1.6.2 Building Envelope Inspection and Pressure Tests

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

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P2#: 481815 Asheville USARC Asheville, North Carolina progresses. Submit the completed and initialed Building Envelope Inspection Checklists no later than 7 calendar days after completion of inspection of all checklist items.

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. Perform additional activities as required by NIBS Guideline 3 and the approved Construction Phase Commissioning Plan.

The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must witness the building envelope pressure tests and diagnostic tests specified in Specification Section 07 05 23 PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR BARRIER SYSTEM FOR AIR TIGHTNESS. The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must review the resulting reports and provide recommendations for correction of any deficiencies or further testing.

3.1.6.3 Pre-Functional Checks

Pre-Functional Checklists from the approved 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), panels, 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 has been installed correctly and conforms to the construction contract requirements in their area of responsibility. 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 upon completion. Include manufacturer start-up checklists associated with the equipment with the submission of the Pre-Functional Checklists.

3.1.6.4 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Verification

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must witness the TAB Verification performed in accordance with LRL section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING OF HVAC. Identify any deficiencies in the Issues Log.

3.1.6.5 Building Control System Performance Verification Tests

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must review the PVT Procedures or Test Plan and the PVT Report required by Specification Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC and 25 10 10 UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (UMCS) FRONT END AND INTEGRATION. Include a certification by the Lead Commissioning Specialist with each of these submittals that the submittals do not indicate any deficiencies in the HVAC systems or HVAC control systems .

3.1.6.6 HVAC System Trend Logs

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Control and monitoring points, sample frequency, and duration of trends must be…