JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
Paragraph 6.4.4 and all subparagraphs in their entirety.
//6.4.4 BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING//:
//6.4.4.1 DEFINITIONS AND SCOPE:
Commissioning is an interdisciplinary process involving the Lessor, the Design Professionals, the
Contractors, and the Lessee. Building commissioning is defined as a systematic quality assurance
process for achieving, verifying, and documenting the interactive performance of the building systems in
meeting the design intent and the occupants' operational needs.
The Commissioning Process shall begin at the project's inception and continue through the first year of
occupancy by the Government. The commissioning process shall document VA's criteria for system
function, performance, and maintenance ability; and shall verify and document compliance with these
criteria throughout the construction, start up, and initial period of operation. Complete Operation and
Maintenance (O&M) Manuals; and Commissioning Systems Concepts and Maintenance Manuals; and on-
site training of building operators in the operation, operating strategies, sequence of control, schedule, and
emergency override of building systems shall be provided to ensure that the building will continue to
operate as intended.
The major building systems to be commissioned are:
HVAC
Plumbing
Electrical System
Emergency Power System(s)
Lighting
Fire Alarm System
Building Envelope: roofing, waterproofing, flashings, sealants, moisture barriers, vapor barriers
The Lessor shall be responsible for securing and paying for an independent certified Commissioning
Provider. The Commissioning Provider shall be certified by NEBB or AABC. The Lessor shall submit the
qualification of the Commissioning Provider to the Contracting Officer prior to the second Design
Development Review Submittal.
The Commissioning Provider shall be involved in this project from the start of Design Development through
the warranty phase. In general, the commissioning process shall be in accordance with ASHRAE Guide
1.0. The documentation, methodology, and the completed forms shall be in accordance with NEBB
Standards. The Commissioning Provider shall edit the Construction Documents to mandate the level of
cooperation and participation of various contractors, suppliers, and vendors in the commissioning process.
The Lessor shall ensure compliance by the contractors, suppliers, and vendors.
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//6.4.4.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSIONING PROVIDER:
During design development, the Commissioning Provider shall prepare a detailed Commissioning Plan.
The Commission Plan shall address technical information as well as responsibilities of the Lessor and
Lessee during the design phase, construction and post-construction or warranty phases. The
Commissioning Provider shall be responsible for carrying out the following tasks:
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