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Date July 25th, 2014 Prepared by Patrick Corrigan, QCxP Commissioning Engineer McKinstry

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Jefferson County School District

Columbine High School Renovation Commissioning Plan

Jefferson County School District Columbine High School Renovation Commissioning Plan

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INTRODUCTION

THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMISSIONING (CX) PLAN

This Commissioning (Cx) Plan describes the commissioning process for the Columbine High School renovation

project located in Littleton, Colorado. This living document provides a high-level overview of the

commissioning process, scope summary, and it identifies the various roles and respective responsibilities of

those that will participate in the commissioning process. The end goal of the Commissioning Plan and the

execution thereof is to ensure the systems are designed, installed, started, tested, and documented to meet

both the owner’s requirements and the specifications of the project.

The Commissioning Plan contains the following sections:

� Introduction

� Purpose of the Commissioning Plan

� Project Description

� Systems to be Commissioned

� Commissioning Schedule

� Terminology

� Commissioning Overview

� Parties Involved

� Design Phase

� Construction Phase

� Acceptance Phase

� Close-Out/Transition Phase

� Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Phase

� Deliverables

� Responsibilities

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project includes a complete DDC replacement of the pneumatic controls system. The following valves will

be replaced: all terminal unit re-heat valves (190), heating and cooling valves on the existing RTUs (10), new

RTUs (7), and the cooling tower sump fill and drain valves (2). The existing valves are pneumatic controlled

and will be replaced with direct digital controlled (DDC) valves. The project also includes the replacement and

installation of (6) cooling only RTUs, (1) make-up air unit, (4) boilers, (2) heating hot water pumps.

SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED

The commissioning process for this project will include the following systems:

� Control Valve Replacement

o Installation Verificaiton

o Conduct Point to Point Verification

o Functional Performance Testing

� Rooftop Units

o Submittal Review

o Start-up Witnessing




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� Air Cooled Condensing Unit

o Submittal Review




� Make-up Air Unit

o Submittal Review




� Exhaust Fan

o Submittal Review



� Boiler

o Submittal Review

o Witness Start-up and Combustion Analysis



� Chiller




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TERMINOLOGY

Below is a list of common terminology and abbreviations used throughout this document.

� A/E – Architect/Engineer

� BOD – Basis of Design

� Cx - Commissioning

� CxA – Commissioning Agent

� FPT – Functional Performance Test(s)

� OPR – Owner’s Project Requirements

� TAB – Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

� Contractor(s) – Construction Manager/Prime Contractor(s)

� SOO – Sequence of Operations

� CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management System

� KRC – Knowledge Response Center

� M&V – Measurement & Verification

� O&M – Operations & Maintenance


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Commissioning Overview

DESCRIPTION

Commissioning is the systematic process of ensuring that all building systems included in the scope perform

interactively according to the design intent, BOD, and the Owner’s operational needs. Generally, the CxA is

involved in the process from design through post-construction. The CxA partners with the Owner, A/E firm(s),

Contractors, and Owner’s Facility Staff throughout the process to identify the operating requirements, verify

system functionality & documentation, and assist with the transition of the facility to steady-state operations.

Below is a high-level flowchart of the commissioning process, which is followed by a description of each phase.

DESIGN PHASE

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

ACCEPTANCE PHASE

CLOSE-OUT/TRANSITION PHASE

Review Design Set Provide Cx Specs Review CD Set

Submit Cx Plan

Review Construction Submittals and SOO

Cx Kickoff Meeting

Site Visits &

Meetings

Distribute Pre-

/Start-Up Tests

Submit Cx Tests for Review

Maintain Observation

Log

Review Pre-Start Tests

Coordinate Start-Up Tests

Review & Verify TAB

PTP Verification Conduct FPTs

Review O&M Manuals Verify TrainingResolve Observation

LogDeliver Cx Report


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DESIGN PHASE

The Design Phase spans from pre-design through the generation of construction documents. In the Design

Phase, the Cx steps are as follows:

Review Design Set – The A/E provides the CxA a design development set for review. The CxA reviews the

design set for inconsistencies, misses, and opportunities for improvement. The CxA documents their

comments and provides them to the A/E for incorporation into the design set.

Provide Cx Specs – The CxA provides Commissioning Specifications to the A/E to include in the Construction

Document (CD) set. The CxA caters the specifications as necessary to the project.

Review CD Set – The A/E provides a Construction Document (CD) set that is near 100% complete to the CxA

for review. The CxA reviews the set to verify previous comments have been addressed and to identify any

further misses or opportunities. The CxA documents their comments and provides them to the A/E for

incorporation into the construction set.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

The Construction Phase spans from construction inception through system installation. In the Construction

Phase, the CxA is involved through meetings and site visits. The CxA performs the following steps:

Submit Cx Plan – Based on the construction documents and Cx contract, the CxA develops the Cx Plan and

submits it to the Owner and A/E for review. The CxA incorporates the feedback and submits the revised draft.

The CxA maintains and updates the Cx Plan as necessary throughout the Cx process.

Review Construction Submittals and Sequence of Operations (SOO) – The CxA reviews the submittals

and SOO which pertain to the Cx scope to confirm the systems/equipment meet the Owner’s requirements

and goals. The CxA documents their feedback and provides it to the A/E and/or Contractor as necessary.

Cx Kickoff Meeting – The CxA coordinates a Cx Kickoff Meeting with the Owner, A/E, and contractors to

communicate the Cx process, their responsibilities, and overall expectations.

Site Visits & Meetings – The CxA will conduct site visits and attend project meetings as necessary to stay

apprised of project status and to identify issues; such issues will be identified and communicated via the

Observation Log. The CxA’s presence will gradually increase as the project nears the Acceptance Phase.

Distribute Pre-/Start-Up Tests – The contractor distributes the Pre-Start and Start-up Tests to the CxA.

Contractors should not start equipment without coordinating with the CxA; contractor shall give 7 days’ notice

to CxA of equipment’s readiness.

Submit Cx Tests for Review – The CxA develops the Functional Performance Tests and provides them to the

A/E and Contractor for review. The CxA incorporates feedback as necessary.

Maintain Observation Log – The CxA will document identified issues from site visits and tests in the

Observation Log. The CxA will communicate such issues as needed to the Owner, A/E, and/or Contractor. The

CxA will maintain and update the log throughout the project and will submit a final log as part of the Cx

Report.


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ACCEPTANCE PHASE

The Acceptance Phase spans from system start-up through building/system turn-over. In the Acceptance

Phase, the CxA assumes the leadership role in coordinating system testing. The CxA performs the following

steps:

Review Pre-Start Tests – The contractors submit completed Pre-Start Tests and manufacturer supplied

tests to the CxA. The CxA reviews such documents to verify that the equipment/system is ready for start-up.

In some cases the Pre-Start may be performed with the Start-Up Tests.

Coordinate Start-Up Tests – The CxA will work with the Contractor to coordinate system/equipment start-

up. The CxA will witness selective start-up activities as performed by the contractors per the CxA supplied

Start-Up Tests. The CxA will document any issues on the Observation Log.

Review & Verify TAB – The CxA will spot verify the TAB as required by contract; the TAB Contractor will

conduct the spot test as directed by the CxA. The CxA will document any issues in the Observation Log.

PTP Verification – The CxA will conduct a Point-to-Point sampling of the building controls system to verify

that the field devices, system points, and graphic user interface (GUI) align.

Conduct Functional Performance Tests (FPT) – The CxA will coordinate with the Contractor and

contractors to conduct the FPTs. The contractors will execute and assist with the tests as directed by the CxA.

The CxA will document any issues in the Observation Log.


The Project Close-Out or Transition focuses on the turnover of the facility/system to the Owner and facility

operations staff. The CxA assists with this transition per the following steps:

Review O&M Manuals – The CxA will review the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals for completeness

and adherence to project to requirements. The CxA will document the review and provide comments to the

A/E and/or Contractor.

Verify Training – The CxA will verify the training of the facility operations staff on the various systems within

the Cx scope. The contractors will provide the CxA with copies of the training material and completed training

attendance logs.

Resolve Observation Log – The CxA will work with the Owner, A/E, Contractor, and contractors to resolve

the open issues on the Observation Log. The end goal is to close all issues on the log or obtain mutual

acceptance of outstanding issues.

Deliver Cx Report – The CxA will provide a draft Cx Report to the Owner and A/E to review. The CxA will

incorporate feedback as necessary. The CxA will obtain all required documentation and update Cx Report. The

CxA will deliver final Cx Report to the Owner.


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DELIVERABLES

DESIGN PHASE

The following deliverables should be expected during the Design Phase:

� Design Set Review Comments

� Commissioning Specifications

� Construction Document Set Review Comments

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

The following deliverables should be expected during the Construction Phase:

� Commissioning Plan

� Construction Submittal Review Comments

� Pre-Start & Start-Up Tests Review Comments

� Functional Performance Tests

� Observation Log

ACCEPTANCE PHASE

The following deliverables should be expected during the Acceptance Phase:

� Observation Log (update)

� TAB Review Comments


The following deliverables should be expected during the Close-Out/Transition Phase:

� Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manual Review Comments

� Commissioning Report (shall contain at least the following)

� Executive Summary

� Final Cx Plan

� Final Observation Log

� Document Review Comments

� Completed Test Forms

� TAB Report

� Training Documentation

� As-Builts with Sequence of Operations


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Responsibilities

PARTIES INVOLVED

The commissioning process requires the involvement of various project stakeholders. Below is a list of parties,

other than the CxA, who have responsibilities in the commissioning process. These responsibilities do not

negate contract requirements or specifications.

Owner

Jefferson County School District R-1

809 Quail Street Building #4, Lakewood, Colorado 80215

Tom Stapleton 303-982-2482 [email protected]

Design Team (A/E)

Sy-Bazz Architecture, LCC

1615 California Street, Suite 210, Denver, Colorado 80202

James Bazzanella 303-300-6898 [email protected]

BCER Engineering, Inc.

5420 Ward Road, Suite 200, Arvada, Colorado 80002

Paul Miskowicz, P.E. 303-588-6733 [email protected]

General Contractor (GC)

GH Phipps

5995 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 880111

Bea Mahoney 303-901-4373 [email protected]

Marc Mumby 303-356-8858 [email protected]

Contractor

Mechanical Contractor

Legacy Mechanical, Inc.

1455 South palatte River Drive, Denver, Colorado 80223

Troy Kauffman 303-802-4853 [email protected]

Barry Randall 303-961-8815 [email protected]

Controls Contractor

Johnson Controls, Inc.

10289 West Centennial Road, Littleton, Colorado 80127

Jack Pine 720-635-7261 [email protected]


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OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Below are the Owner’s responsibilities by phase:

Design Phase � Select Commissioning Agent

� Review and provide feedback to CxA on the Commissioning Plan

Construction Phase � Include Commissioning Agent in pertinent communications and meetings, including meeting minutes,

drawing updates, known issues, etc.

� Review and provide feedback to CxA of the test procedures

� Attend progress meetings to observe and provide direction on open issues

� Conduct periodic site visits; Report any issues to CxA for documentation and follow-up

� Witness Start-up Testing, if desired

� Periodically include Operations staff in site inspections

Acceptance Phase � Witness/participate in FPT at Owner’s discretion

� Work with CxA, A/E, and Contractor to resolve issues

Close-Out/Transition Phase � Ensure Operations staff is available for training

� Review Final Commissioning Report

Operations & Maintenance Phase � Operate and maintain the systems & equipment facility per original equipment manufacturer (OEM)

requirements or recommended maintenance practices

� Log system parameter changes and document any deficiencies

� Notify Cx Team of any significant facility/system changes required or of any unanticipated occupancy

requirements that become evident

� Inform the design/construct team of any salient alterations or changes to the systems and their setup

and indicate why it was necessitated

� Partner with CxA to resolve issues

� Provide building access to CxA to conduct site reviews, utility analysis, and resolve issues

� Provide remote access to controls system for the CxA to monitor; provide application and network log-

in/username, as required


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A/E’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Below are the A/E’s responsibilities by phase:

Design Phase � Review Commissioning Plan and provide feedback to CxA

� The A/E is responsible for providing the CxA with a copy of the Design Documents (about 95%

complete) for the commissioning review. The A/E should allow at least three weeks for a design

review.

� The A/E is responsible for providing the CxA with a copy of the Construction Documents (about 100%

complete) for the commissioning review.

� The A/E team will address/incorporate the CxA’s review comments

� The A/E team will review and incorporate commissioning specifications into the construction

documents

� Include Commissioning Agent in pertinent communications and meetings, including meeting minutes,

drawing updates, known issues, etc

Construction Phase

� Review submittals, shop drawings, and product data; forward copies to CxA

� Review commissioning test procedures and provide feedback

� Participate in the resolution of system deficiencies identified during commissioning, in accordance with

the contract documents

Acceptance Phase � Consult on and resolve any design-related issues that arise during acceptance testing

� Mechanical Design Engineer shall review and approve balancing reports

Close-Out/Transition Phase � Provide updated as-builts, one-line diagrams, and sequence of operations to CxA

Operation & Maintenance Phase � Consult with Owner as necessary to convey and maintain design intent and respond to any identified

deficiencies

� Participate in the resolution of non-compliance, non-conformance and design deficiencies identified

during warranty phase


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GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S AND CONTRACTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Below are the General Contractor’s (GC) and Contractors’ responsibilities by phase. These are in addition to

the Commissioning Specifications and contract documents. In general, the GC is responsible to ensure all their

contractors support and meet the requirements of the commissioning process.

Design Phase

� The GC is responsible for scheduling and cost estimating


drawing updates, known issues, etc.

Construction Phase � Provide copy of submittals to CxA in a timely manner

� Install equipment per manufacturer and construction specifications

� Review commissioning test procedures and provide feedback to CxA

� Complete Pre-Start Tests and inform CxA equipment is ready for start-up

� Execute Start-Up Tests under direction of CxA

� Participate in the resolution of system deficiencies identified during commissioning, in accordance with

the contract documents


drawing updates, known issues, field changes, etc

� Assemble and provide copy of O&M Manual, updated drawings, final submittals, record product data,

and other pertinent documents to the CxA for review

Acceptance Phase � Execute FPT under direction of CxA

� Resolve issues as identified

Close-Out/Transition Phase

� Conduct training for Operations staff as coordinated by CxA

� Provide copy of training material to CxA

Operation & Maintenance Phase

� Work with Owner and CxA to resolve issues as identified