RFQ - Commissioning Agent Bechtel Engineering Center Addition and Renovation

As of January 18, 2023, an award has been announced for this solicitation. Closed solicitation has been included below for reference. .................... The Bechtel Engineering Center Addition and Renovation (Bechtel) project will be located at the northeast side of campus, south of Davis Hall and north of Evans Hall. The size of the addition will be approximately 35,570 gross square feet, and the area to be renovated will be approximately 15,000 gross square feet. The new building will include offices, meeting spaces, lounges, assembly spaces, classrooms, event space, a cafe, and roof terraces. The CX is not responsible for design concept, design criteria, compliance with codes, design or construction scheduling, cost estimating, or construction management. The CX is expected to assist with the problem-solving and resolving non-conformance of deficiencies, but ultimately the responsibilities for design and construction reside with the A/E and Contractor respectively. The primary role of the CX is to develop and coordinate the execution of a testing plan and observe and document performance, that is, determine whether systems are functioning in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Contractor will provide all tools or the use of tools to start checkout, and functionally test equipment and systems, except for specified testing with portable dataloggers and airflow/pressure test equipment. The proposal shall include all design and construction phase commissioning services outlined in this RFQ. The successful firm will create specifications, review and comment on the product design document submittal and provide services through the Construction Documents, Construction, and Warranty phases, and enhanced commissioning services meeting LEED requirements. Questions about this RFQ or the project should be submitted using Building Connected by using the Message Tab no later than 5:00p.m. PST on May 4, 2022. Interested parties are expressly prohibited from contacting any other party associated with this project, including but not limited to UC Berkeley employees, representatives, consultants, and donors, during this RFQ process, including interviews and contracting. Such contact will serve as reason for firm disqualification. The Bechtel project is expected to achieve LEED Gold certification through submission to the US Green Building Council. Documents issued for review in relation to this proposal: o Project Design Schedule o Bechtel Detailed Project Program (DPP) The following building systems, including all equipment, components and controls are to be commissioned: o Plumbing o HVAC System o Building Management System o Fire Protection Systems o Electrical Systems o Lighting and Lighting Control Systems o Facade Commissioning The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

Architectural, Addition.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete Finishing, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies, Flooring, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Soda Fountain Equipment, Coffee and Espresso Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Broadcast, Theater, and Stage Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Athletic Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Exterior Court Athletic Equipment, Athletic Field Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Library Furniture, Book Shelves, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Insulation, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Central Heating Equipment, Central Cooling Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Roadway Lighting, Area Lighting, Flood Lighting, Exterior Athletic Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Call Management, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.