Commissioning Services for the Health Science Education and Simulation Center
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 98-26-010 |
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| Solicitation Number: | 98-26-010 |
| Project Title: | Commissioning Services for the Health Science Education and Simulation Center |
| Description: | The objective is to ensure that the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems of each facility commissioned have been verified and documented to be complete and to fulfill the functional performance and maintainability requirements of the designer, building owner, occupants and building operators prior to building occupancy. Commissioning Services will include verification that the Owner’s requirements are met throughout the design, construction, start-up and initial operation/warranty phases along with appropriate documentation of same. |
| Opening Date: | 4/14/2026 2:00 PM |
| Posted Date: | 3/12/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | GASTON COLLEGE |
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Solicitation Number
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98-26-010
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Department
GASTON COLLEGE
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Status Reason
Open
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Opening Date
2026-04-14T14:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-03-12T14:47:57.0000000Z
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Primary Commodity Code
Design Services
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Owner
Mike Whiteman
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Description
The objective is to ensure that the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems of each facility commissioned have been verified and documented to be complete and to fulfill the functional performance and maintainability requirements of the designer, building owner, occupants and building operators prior to building occupancy. Commissioning Services will include verification that the Owner’s requirements are met throughout the design, construction, start-up and initial operation/warranty phases along with appropriate documentation of same.
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26-010
DEPARTMENT / AGENCY
Gaston College
PROJECT NAME
Health Science Education and Simulation Center
DESIGN SERVICES
Commissioning
SCOPE
Letters of Interest, qualifications statements, and SF-254 will be received for
Commissioning Services (MEP & Building Envelope) for the new 80,000 sf Health Science
Education and Simulation Center at the Dallas Campus of Gaston College in Dallas, NC.
The new facility will consist of a stand-alone facility adjacent to the existing David Belk
Canon Building. The project will be constructed by Shelco and delivered via CM at Risk.
Work included but not limited to the following services, and all work shall be performed in
accordance with the project specifications and plans. Note: The Building Envelope
services shall be provided as a subconsultant to the MEP Commissioning services.
SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING SCOPE OF SERVICES (Cxa)
The Commissioning scope of services extends from design through warranty phase. The
objective is to ensure that the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems of each facility
commissioned have been verified and documented to be complete and to fulfill the
functional performance and maintainability requirements of the designer, building owner,
occupants and building operators prior to building occupancy. Commissioning Services
will include verification that the Owner’s requirements are met throughout the design,
construction, start-up and initial operation/warranty phases along with appropriate
documentation of same.
During the design phase, it will be the Commissioning agent’s responsibility review designs
to ensure the MEP systems meet the Owner’s requirements and to develop detailed
commissioning specifications for the MEP systems for inclusion in the bid documents.
During the construction phase, the Commissioning agent will develop and coordinate the
execution plan for functional testing including observation and documentation of each
system’s performance to ensure systems are functioning in accordance with the contract
documents and Owner’s requirements.
In addition, the Commissioning agent will review O & M manuals for completeness as well
as coordinating and reviewing training on system operation provided to the building
operators to ensure each facility operates as intended. Commissioning Agency should
have at least one team member that is Niagara 4 Certified.
Note: Requirements listed are projected services of the Cxa. Final determination of full
scope of services will be determined with Gaston College and the full Design Team
following the selection process.
Design Phase
(1) At 100% DD Cxa will receive a full set of drawings and associated specifications. The
Cxa will review the drawings and specs for intent and submit a report consisting of
design intent related questions and clarifications within two weeks. Review LCCA
and provide comments, if any.
(2) At the 50% CD submittal phase the Cxa will develop and submit commissioning
plans/specifications for review and incorporation into bid documents. Cxa will also
attend a meeting with the Engineers of Record and Design Manager to review the
50% comments.
(3) At the 95% CD submittal phase the Cxa will repeat the process noted in Design
Phase item 1 above. Cxa will also provide a commissioning plan and schedule to be
inserted into the 95% CD documents.
Pre-Bid Phase
(1) The Cxa will attend the pre-bid conference; introduce themselves and discuss their
role in the construction process.
(2) Submit a copy of the commissioning plan and explain the contractor’s
responsibilities in the commissioning process and the systems to be
commissioned. Review the Cxa schedule and expected time durations of the HVAC
functional performance testing in which the controls vendors will need to be on site
as well as TAB and mechanical contractors.
Construction Phase
(1) Coordinate any modifications in the development of the construction schedule
relating to commissioning with the CMAR.
(2) Review major equipment submittals and compile all pertinent approved submittals
from the A/E.
(3) Include regular site visits to monitor installation progress and field verification per
following.
• All equipment will be verified in the field to comply with the contract documents
and approved submittals. The Cxa shall verify that all approved equipment is in
the proper locations.
• All field connections to the equipment will be verified for proper connection.
• Verify all accessories are installed.
Functional Performance Testing
(1) The Cxa shall supply to the HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors the
appropriate forms to be used for each piece of equipment.
a) Factory Start-up Checklists
b) Functional Performance Test Forms
(2) Upon Owner approval, contractor field verification forms may be accepted
assuming the forms provide the information being requested by the Cxa.
(3) Verify accuracy of the functional performance forms from the MEP contractors
within two weeks of receipt.
(4) Cxa will create a deficiency report.
HVAC
(1) The Cxa shall observe functional performance testing with the contractors, verify
accuracy of the testing, and note any deficiencies for the contractor to correct.
(2) The Cxa shall observe and verify 100% of all air and water devices balanced by the
TAB contractor.
(3) The Cxa shall verify point-by-point functional performance of all major HVAC
systems (through the BAS/EMS graphics).
(4) The Cxa shall observe and verify a sequence of operations for all major HVAC
systems (through the BAS/EMS graphics).
(5) The Cxa shall obtain authorization from Gaston College to have access to review the
BAS/EMS graphics (remotely from their office).
(6) The Cxa shall review the BAS/EMS systems remotely and determine if any significant
changes have been made to the systems.
(7) Cxa shall be on site as needed after the field verification phase has started and to
attend the OAC meetings. The Cxa will be expected to facilitate commissioning
efforts during these meetings as well provide an up to date deficiency log listing all
issues and their status. Cxa will review the schedule and verify whether Cxa items
and appropriate durations are included.
(8) The Cxa shall verify airflow for 10% of grilles and diffusers are within tolerance of the
drawings and compare with the test and balance report. If more than 15% of the
tested grilles are outside the tolerance the test and balance company shall
rebalance and another 10% of grilles and diffusers shall be verified (cost to be
charged to contractor).
Plumbing
(1) The Cxa will review/verify the domestic hot water system operates properly at all
locations.
(2) The Cxa will review/verify that all water closets and lavatories operate and function
properly.
Electrical
(1) Review/verify that the cleaning of light fixtures, lenses, lamps, equipment interiors,
and electrical rooms has been completed.
(2) Motor running tests – review/verify completion.
(3) Review/verify that the posting of the power riser diagram at switchboards has been
completed.
(4) Nameplates – review/verify completion.
(5) Fire alarm system commissioning – do a complete functional performance test
including interfaces with the HVAC system.
(6) Verify exterior lights are functioning per design.
(7) Verify the generator operates on a power loss including associated equipment.
(8) Review/verify Lighting controls system including security integration and EMS are
functioning per design.
(9) Review/verify TeleData system commissioning/completion.
Close-out Review Phase
(1) Final Documentation
(2) The Cxa shall review the Trade Contractor’s and CMAR’s closeout documents. This
includes product data, owner’s manual information and warranty documents for
compliance with the contract documents.
BUILDING ENVELOPE COMMISSIONING SCOPE OF SERVICES (BECx)
The scope of requested services extends from design through the construction phase with
the objective to ensure the roofing, insulation, vapor barrier, air barrier, through wall
flashing, waterproofing, damproofing, window flashing, and wall cladding systems of each
facility.
Note: Requirements listed are projected services of the BECxa. Final determination of full
scope of services will be determined with Gaston College and the full Design Team
following the selection process.
Design Document Review
The BECxa will perform two (2) total independent third-party reviews of building enclosure
systems and components in project specifications and drawings, one each at
approximately the 90% Design Development progress level and at the 50% Construction
Document level. BECxa to evaluate compatibility of materials & assemblies, continuity of
control layers and appropriateness of building enclosure system designs and verify
compliance with the OPR and BOD. The reviews will focus on building enclosure
components that resist water intrusion including roofing, waterproofing, sealant and
flashings. Review scope does not include a structural evaluation of roofing and cladding
systems and is not intended to discover or report all potential water penetration issues.
Review scope includes evaluation of roofing and cladding systems and is intended to
discover or any potential water penetration issues. Written comments will be listed in
chart, letter form of report or annotations on drawings. Building leakage goal is
<0.10cfm/SF at listed pressure, utilizing fan wall test in-situ as described below.
Submittal and Shop Drawing Review
The BECxa shall review product submittal documents including shop drawings for roofing,
curtain wall, wall cladding, waterproofing, fenestration systems and other building
enclosure related documents as may be required by the contract documents for
compliance with the plan and specifications.
On-Site Meetings
The BECxa shall attend on-site meetings with the project team, including building
enclosure system pre-installation conferences, mock-up meetings, construction progress
meetings, and commissioning team meetings. Mock-Up Testing may be included.
Periodic Inspections
The BECxa shall perform periodic construction observation of building enclosure system
installations and review compliance with the contract documents and OPR and BOD.
BECxa shall issue reports documenting observations and discussions on-site. Eighteen
(18) site visits are anticipated including one visit at substantial completions and one visit at
final completion.
Performance Verification Water Testing – In-Situ
The BECxa shall provide performance verification testing on building enclosure system
installations. Performance verification testing shall include testing installed fenestration
systems for air and water leakage. Air and water leakage tests will be conducted on
approximate 10’ x 10’ areas of fenestration in general accordance with ASTM E783 and
ASTM E1105 and utilizing calibrated spray rack equipment and interior air pressure
chambers. Four (4) pressurized chamber tests are anticipated. Additionally, water leakage
tests will be conducted on approximate 10’ x 20’ areas of fenestration utilizing a monarch
nozzle in general accordance with AAMA 501.2. Two (2) nozzle tests are anticipated.
Air and water leakage tests are to be conducted before interior finishes are installed to
provide direct examination for detection of leaks during the tests and to enable glazing
removal and reinstallation to correction construction deficiencies (if any) in the event of a
failure of the test. Each retest will be billed as an additional test. BECxa shall document,
evaluation and report the testing results and provide suggestions for acceptance or
rejection of fenestration system and/or components.
CONTACT
Mack Millen
TELEPHONE
(704) 922-2438
EMAIL
Millen.mack@gaston.edu
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