Building Commissioning Support and Coordination Services. If a separate Commissioning Provider is retained, the Design Professional shall consult with, coordinate with, and support the Commissioning Provider throughout the Design and Construction Contract Administration phases of the Project. The Design Professional shall recognize that the ultimate purpose of Commissioning—the full, complete, and functional operation of the item or system being commissioned—is dependent upon the Commissioning Provider’s ability to review the design and installation of the systems.
Building Commissioning Support and Coordination Services. If a separate Commissioning Agent is retained, the Design Professional shall consult with, coordinate with, and support the Commissioning Agent throughout the Design, Pre-Construction, and Construction Contract Administration Phases of the Project. The Design Professional shall cooperate with the Owner, Commissioning Agent, and CM/GC to create the Building Commissioning Plan. The Building Commissioning Plan shall include a summary of understanding of the design intent for each of the relevant building systems and shall establish critical performance criteria that indicate whether a system is properly functioning. The Building Commissioning Plan shall include a commissioning schedule listing the duration of each commissioning activity which shall be used as a basis for accomplishing the commissioning portion of the Overall Project Schedule. Additionally, the Design Professional will incorporate acceptable Commissioning Agent recommendations into the project design. Satisfactory completion of commissioning shall not relieve, alter, or diminish Design Professional’s obligations under this Contract.
