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1. SCOPE
.1 The Physical Plant Department at the University of Manitoba has implemented a Quality Commissioning
Program that involves the review and verification of construction and renovation projects to ensure all
aspects meet the quality standards set by the University.
.2 The Quality Commissioning Program starts at the pre-design phase and continues through the post
construction phase. Re-commissioning of commissioned installations is performed every 5 years. For this
reason, the initial commissioning process and the created documentation is critical to ensure that
complete and accurate re-commissioning can take place in the following years. A Commissioning
Activities Timeline is included at the end of this section.
.3 Under this contract; building, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully commissioned for
compliance to the design documentation and specified performance.
.4 All equipment supplied to this project will be checked by the contractor prior to installation to ensure that
the delivered product is as specified. An Equipment Form shall be prepared, completed, and submitted
for each piece of equipment.
.5 All equipment shall be functionally tested by the Contractor. An Installation Form shall be prepared,
completed, and submitted for each piece of equipment.
.6 Sample forms are available at the Physical Plant website that provides representative information sheets
for mechanical and electrical items. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to modify these forms or create
new forms that are project specific.
.7 The Contractor is responsible for the participation of the sub-trades and their respective specialists and
suppliers in providing the services required for the commissioning.
.8 All systems shall be dynamically tested under various conditions including, low load, high load,
component failures, power failures, fire alarm, and other factors specific to individual systems. The
systems are run through all of the control system’s sequence of operation.
.9 The Design Team shall develop the Integrated Systems Review Forms defining test procedures for
each system and include this information in the Contract Documents.
2. SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED
.1 General Building Systems
.1 Drainage, Grading and Compaction
.2 Concrete Quality
.3 Concrete Floor Flatness
.4 Finish Carpentry and Millwork
.5 Building Envelope and Roofing
.6 Fire Stopping Systems
.7 Door Hardware
.8 Card Access System
.9 Window Fabrication / Weather Tightness
.10 Curtain Wall Systems
.11 Architectural Specialties
.12 Elevators
.2 Mechanical Systems
.1 Site Services / Underground Utilities
.2 Insulation Systems
.3 Chemical Treatment
.4 Plumbing
.5 Fire Protection
.6 HVAC
.7 Sound / Isolation Vibration
.8 Building Management Control System
.9 Testing and Balancing
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.3 Electrical System
.1 Power Distribution Systems
.2 Motor Control Centers
.3 High Voltage Switchgear
.4 Grounding
.5 Lighting Control Systems
.6 Emergency Lighting
.7 Card Access
.8 Emergency Generators
.9 Voice Data
.10 Fire Alarm Systems
.11 CCTV
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
.1
The Contractor shall:
.1
Provide all coordination required to schedule, coordinate, and complete all
commissioning activities. Due to interdependency of the various systems and items of
equipment, significant coordination will be required to facilitate commissioning.
.2
Prepare, implement, and manage a Commissioning Plan.
.3
Complete all Equipment and Installation commissioning Forms specific to the actual
equipment involved on this project. Samples of Equipment and Installation forms are
available on the Physical Plant website. See in 4.0 Description below.
.4
The Contractor is responsible for the participation of the sub-trades and their respective
specialists and suppliers in providing the services required for the commissioning.
.5
Complete forms and sign off when each form is satisfactorily completed.
.6
Provide instruction and training on all components to Physical Plant Staff.
.7
Compile and organize all information necessary to complete all sections of the
Commissioning Manual
.2
The Consultant Team shall:
.1
Review and verify completed Equipment and Installation Forms
.2
Chair a pre-commissioning meeting with the purpose of defining, scheduling,
implementing, and coordinating the commissioning plan.
.3
Prepare Integrated Systems Review Forms.
.4
Arrange and chair all commissioning meetings and issue minutes.
.5
Provide input where needed to assist in completing the Commissioning process.
.6
Sign off Forms when satisfactorily completed by the Contractor.
.7
Maintain Master Deficiency List
.3
The Commissioning Advocate shall:
.1
Maintain oversight of the Commissioning process.
.2
Provide guidance and technical input where required.
.3
Perform periodic construction reviews.
.4
Witness commissioning testing by the Mechanical Contractor.
.5
Review project prior to contract closeout and check that deficiencies have been
remedied.
.6
Confirm systems acceptance has been received from the Consultant prior to the start of
commissioning process.
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.8
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Accept or reject tests for cause; each rejected test shall be repeated by the contractor
until satisfactory to the Commissioning Advocate at no additional cost.
Submit information on any deficiencies to the Project Coordinator for inclusion into the
Master Deficiency List.
The Project Coordinator shall:
.1
Ensure that all forms have been signed off by the responsible parties.
.2
Receive all forms and distribute them for completion.
.3
Arrange for periodic reviews by Physical Plant Trades Managers.
.4
Receive deficiency lists and forward to the Primary Consultant for inclusion in the Master
Deficiency List.
.5
Sign off completed Forms and return to Contractor.
4. DESCRIPTION
.1 Commissioning activities to be performed by the contractor include but are not limited to the following:
.2 Verification that all equipment has been supplied to the project in accordance with the specification. Every
piece of equipment requires the satisfactory completion of an Equipment Form.
.3 Verification that all equipment has been installed as required by the contract documents and functions
correctly. Each piece of equipment requires the satisfactory completion of an Installation Form(s).
.4 Verification that each system has been functionally tested and that the system components act and react
interdependently and as per design. The Contractor(s) perform the testing as required to allow the Design
Team and Owner to verify systems operation. The Contractor is responsible to record the information and
results of this work. Completed Integrated Systems Review Forms shall be included in the Project
Manual.
.5 The Integrated Systems Review shall outline a series of functional tests designed to verify that installed
components act and react interdependently to maintain specified systems operation, operate
automatically and function as required under alarm or failure conditions.
.6 Integrated Systems Reviews shall be performed in the presence of the Contractor, related
subcontractors, and the University of Manitoba Building Commissioning Advocate.
.7 Samples of Equipment, Installation, and Integrated Systems Review forms are available on the
Physical Plant website. Forms can be modified to properly depict installed equipment.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/campus/physical_plant/ae/masterspecs.html
.8 All deficiencies are to be satisfactorily completed prior to substantial completion.
.9 Demonstration of satisfactory performance and provide training for the owner on all building, mechanical,
electrical, and control systems to the University of Manitoba shall be required.
5. INSTRUCTIONS TO UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
.1 At the completion of the work, the Contractor shall instruct and demonstrate to those University
employees who will have charge of the equipment, the operation, maintenance care, and adjustment of
all parts of the system to satisfaction of the Design Team.
.2 Instruction shall be completed before the University has taken over operation of the project.
.3 Arrange and pay for services of all Manufacturers' representatives required for instruction on specialized
portions of the installation.
.4 The Contractor shall arrange for systems and equipment demonstrations and training for the University of
Manitoba.
.5 Project Manuals shall be furnished to University personnel a minimum of 14 days prior to any instructions
and demonstrations.
.6 Provide 14 days written notice of operator training to the University of Manitoba and the Design Team.
Provide training Agenda at the time of notice.
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.1
The training is to include the following format and activities:
.1
Description of systems (with factory personnel being involved at appropriate
times) with review of Performance and Maintenance materials.
.2
Walk-through of project.
.3
Instruction of start-up procedures (including seasonal procedures, system checklists, and emergency procedures).
.4
Performance procedure description (including occupancy considerations,
seasonal change-over, manual and automatic Performance, and emergency
modes).
.5
Instructions on systems shut-down (including system checklists for normal and
emergency modes).
.6
Instruction on all aspects of system maintenance (including routine servicing,
lubrication, overhaul and factory servicing).
.7
Information concerning the scope of warranties and their use.
.8
A description of spare parts in stock, and their service.
.9
A description of normal tools, supplies and equipment, and any special tools
required for servicing the systems and equipment.
.10
Demonstrate the specific starting, stopping, controlling and general maintenance
requirements for each major piece of equipment and system.
.11
Demonstrate all systems and provide a Contractor guided tour of the facility to point
out all locations of equipment, dampers, control devices and the like.
.12
Answer all questions raised by the University of Manitoba at demonstrations.
Provide a written response to any question within 3 days.
6. DOCUMENTATION
.1
As-Built Drawings (Mark-ups as Prepared by Contractor)
.1
Produce one set of white bond prints of the total drawing package and the Project
Manual.
.2
As the job progresses, mark these prints clearly in coloured pencil to accurately indicate
installed work, as well as alterations to ductwork, piping, equipment and associated work
changes and deviations from work shown on Contract Drawings, including all Addenda,
Site Instructions, Clarifications and Change Orders.
.3
Show locations of access doors and panels.
.4
Show inverts of all services at key points within the building. Show inverts of all
underground services at each vertical and horizontal change of direction and at all bends
and tees. Take special care to indicate underground systems, equipment routing and
location.
.5
Dimension services in relation to structure and buildings.
.6
Record information concurrently with construction progress. Do not conceal work until
required information is recorded.
.7
As-Built drawings to be maintained on a weekly basis to ensure they are up-to-date and
accurate.
.8
Have the white bond prints available for inspection at the site at all times, and present for
scrutiny at each job meeting.
.9
Each as-built drawing sheet shall bear the following statements:
.10
The original drawings were stamped and sealed by (insert Consultants name)
.11
(Contractors Name) certify that these drawings are an accurate record of the
construction.
.12
One paper copy and one scanned colour PDF of the As-Built drawings must be
completed, reviewed, and turned over to the University of Manitoba and their consultant
14 days prior to scheduled operator training.
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Digital (CAD/ Word/ Excel) “Record” drawings, based on Contractors’ “As-Built” drawings
and updated Tender Documents must be provided to the University within 2 months of
Substantial Performance by the Consultant.
Project Manuals
.1 Project Manuals are divided into four sections:
.1 Project Information
.2 Building Systems
.3 Commissioning
.4 Supplementary Information
.2 Project Manuals shall be formatted as follows:
.1
Project Information – Tab 1
.1
Cover Page
(i)
Facility / Project Name
(ii)
Facility / Project Address
(iii)
Prepared By
(iv)
Date
.2
Table of Contents (Prepared by Contractor)
(i)
Indexed table of contents listing the following sections,
subsections, and appendices. Also, incorporate
additional information unique to this project as relevant
and applicable.
.3
Contractor Contact Information Table (Prepared by Contractor)
(i)
Title /Function
(ii)
Name of responsible party
(iii)
Phone number(s)
(iv)
E-mail address
.4
Design Team Contact Information Table (Prepared by contractor)
(i)
Title /Function
(ii)
Name of responsible party
(iii)
Phone number(s)
(iv)
E-mail address
.5
Certification Documents
(i)
Design Team Certification
(ii)
Authority Having Jurisdiction Certifications
(iii)
Vendor Certifications
.6
Component Information (Shop Drawings)
.7
Completed Master Deficiency List
.8
Changes to Design
(i)
Spreadsheet listing each change order, description, cost,
reason for change, effect on systems.
.9
Warranty
(i)
Warranty start and end dates
(ii)
Warranty repairs
(iii)
Warranty inspection
.2
Building Systems – Tab 2
.1
Systems Maintenance Requirements
.1
Individual Systems Description
.2
Sequence of Operations
.3
Area Served
.4
Service Valve or Disconnect Location
.5
Control Point Location
.6
Components of system
.7
Warranty start date and duration
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.2
.8
Record of Training for System
.9
Spare parts inventory
.10
Preventative maintenance items and schedule
.11
Start-up procedures
.12
Emergency procedures
Training Activities – Listing of the following for each system (Prepared by
Contractor)
.1
Date of training and attendance sheets
.2
Agenda for training session
.3
Classroom materials
.4
Manufacturer’s instructions
.5
Emergency procedures
.6
Start-up and shut-down procedures
.7
Normal operating procedures
.3
Commissioning – Tab 3
.3
Commissioned Systems (Prepared by Contractor)
.1
System Name (Example - North Wing Ventilation – Include
information on all equipment and devices that comprise this
system)
.2
Systems description and sequence of operations
.3
Equipment Forms
.4
Installation Forms
.5
Manufacturers Start up Checklists
.6
Integrated Systems Review Forms
.4
Supplementary Information –Tab 4
.4
Appendix A (Prepared by Contractor)
.1
Service Points
(i)
11 x 17 reduced floor plan c/w room numbers
(ii)
Reduced 11 x 17 site plan indicating underground
utilities, service isolation valves and disconnect locations
(iii)
Reduced 11 x 17 floor plan(s) indicating service isolation
valves and disconnect locations
.5
Appendix B (Prepared by Contractor)
.1
Single Line Schematics
(i)
HVAC
(ii)
Plumbing
(iii)
Fire Protection
(iv)
Electrical Distribution
(v)
Controls Logic
.6
Appendix C
(i)
HVAC TAB Reports
(ii)
Safety Device Testing Reports
(iii)
Valve Tag Directory
(iv)
Panel Directories
(v)
Pressure Piping Quality Assurance Manual
(vi)
Water Disinfection Report
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Commissioning Activities Timeline
Commissioning Activity
Responsible
Party
Timeline
Functional Requirements and
Conceptual Design Documents
submitted
Design Submission & Reviews
Design Team
Design Development
Phase
Design Team
and Owner
Design Team
66% Design
100% Design
Tender Closing
Submit Project Manual
Owner
Design Team
& Owner
All
Project
Coordinator
Contractor /
BCA
Contractor
Submit As-Built Drawings for Review
Contractor
Submit Training Schedule and Training
Agenda
Instructions to University of Manitoba
Contractor
Contractor’s Inspection & Report
Submission
Contractor
Consultant’s / Design Team Inspection
Design Team
Final Inspection
Design team
Deficiencies Corrected
Contractor
Warranty Period Begins
All
Submit Seasonal / Deferred
Commissioning Schedule
Warranty Inspection Walkthrough
Contractor
Warranty Items Repaired / Completed
Contractor
Warranty Completion Date
All
Design submissions including Integrated
Systems Review
Final Review
Bid Review
Award of Contract
Maintain Master Deficiency list
Integrated Systems Review
Contractor
All
100% Design
Award of Contract
Throughout
Construction
Prior to Substantial
Completion
Training minus 14
Days
Training minus 14
Days
Training minus 14
days
Prior to Substantial
Completion
Substantial
Completion minus 14
days
Prior to Substantial
Completion
Prior to Substantial
Completion
Prior to Substantial
Completion
Substantial
Completion
Substantial
Completion
Substantial
Completion
+ 21 Months
Substantial
Completion
+ 23 Months
Substantial
Completion
+ 24 Months
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