Procurement #16801

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Currently Unavailable -- Questions and answers dated 2/15/18: 1. The underlined sections of the RFP in the sentence below state the consultant is to optimize systems to ensure they operate efficiently and effectively and comply with the Owners Project Requirements. This implies the systems should be functionally tested. Are we required to include functional testing in our pricing proposal? If so, for which specific mechanical, electrical, and/or structural systems? The Owner is committed to have third party review for its facility to systematically optimize the building Structural systems so that they operate efficiently and effectively in accordance with the Owners Project Requirements and applicable laws and regulations, and that the facilities staff has adequate system documentation and training. It is the intent of the Owner to ensure that the fundamental systems are operating and installed as required to deliver functional and efficient performance. 4) Verify and document compliance with Owner's criteria throughout the construction and determine whether systems are functioning in accordance with Contract Documents and applicable laws and regulations. 6) To provide documented confirmation that the facility fulfills the functional and performance requirements of the building Owner, occupants, operators and the design plans and specifications. h) Scope to include design checklists, functional testing requirements, final documentation checklists and Owner training verification. No, the RFP is to identify areas in which a city or county building inspector would look for and either accept or red tag. We will hire a commissioning agent to verify systems. 2. The underlined sections of the RFP in the sentence below reference the Owners Project Requirements and suggest the Third Party consultant may be responsible for developing some level of the Owners Project Requirements. However, later sections of the RFP indicate the Owners Project Requirements and Basis of Design are the responsibility of the Commissioning Authority. Can you clarify if the Third Party consultant is responsible for developing any of the OPR documents? 1)Document the Owner's criteria for the Structural systems function, performance. We developed a set of design standards that were incorporated into the drawings as they relate to areas of work and discipline that 3rd party is to review and verify during construction 3. The underlined sections of the RFP in the sentence below reference system documentation and training. Is the Third Party consultant responsible for providing systems manuals (typically developed by the Commissioning Authority) and providing training for systems? If so, for which specific mechanical, electrical, and/or structural systems? The Owner is committed to have third party review for its facility to systematically optimize the building Structural systems so that they operate efficiently and effectively in accordance with the Owners Project Requirements and applicable laws and regulations, and that the facilities staff has adequate system documentation and training. 7) Ensure contractor provides complete operation and a maintenance (O&M) manual for the building operators, to ensure the building continues to operate as intended. h) Scope to include design checklists, functional testing requirements, final documentation checklists and Owner training verification. They are not to provide system manuals. 4. The underlined sections of the RFP in the sentence below reference LEED commissioning specifications. Which party will be responsible for developing the LEED commissioning specifications? 3) Review LEED commissioning specifications as applicable. This is not a LEED job but we will look to energy savings where we can. 5. The underlined sections of the RFP in the sentence below indicate the Third Party review is to define the commissioning roles and lines of communication for each member of the project team. Can you confirm these commissioning responsibilities are to be provided by the Third Party review or will be provided by the Commissioning Authority? g) Define the commissioning roles and lines of communication for each member of the project team. No commission as part of this RFP 6. Has a Commissioning Authority already been selected for the project? If not, do you anticipate hiring a Commissioning Authority under a separate RFP solicitation, or will the third party reviewer be responsible for providing commissioning and/or LEED commissioning services? Also, if not, when do you anticipate bringing the Commissioning Authority on board since they are responsible for developing the OPR before some of the Third Party services can be completed? We will advertise under a separate RFP for commission agent.