RFP - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) of HVAC systems (continuing services)

The University of Central Florida has a need for several firms to provide professional services required for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) of HVAC systems, for all new construction, major and minor renovation projects and system pre-TAB with construction budgets of less than $4,000,000. The HVAC systems include airflow systems (constant and variable volume), supply/return/relief/exhaust fan systems, energy recovery systems, hydronic systems (constant and variable), chiller testing, cooling tower testing, boiler testing, capacity testing, kitchen systems, laboratory systems (constant and variable), and interfacing with the commissioning process. The TAB professional will have acted as a principal TAB for at least five projects over 25,000 square feet. The University of Central Florida wishes to enter into an open-ended contract with multiple companies for a period of one year, with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods. The University has the right to amend the terms of the contract at each annual renewal. Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $2,000,000 and will be provided as a part of Basic Services. TAB Firms will develop and coordinate the execution of a TAB Plan, which includes pre-TAB observations, field reports, participation in building system commissioning as part of the Commissioning Plan, implementation of air and water balancing, and documentating all systems' performance to ensure that the systems are functioning in accordance with the contract documents. Projects being implemented may border or be within occupied areas, and projects will in many cases need to be phased to allow partial occupancy during construction. ALL projects will, need to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff. Projects may be located on University of Central Florida or UCF-affiliated properties. NOTE: The Selection Committee may reject all proposals and stop the selection process at any time. The University also reserves the right to cancel the project at any time. The method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications.