LEED and Project Close-Out Procedures Sample Clauses

LEED and Project Close-Out Procedures. (1) Evaluate and recommend use of LEED principles and guidelines, provide (to an order of magnitude that Owner approves as reasonably appropriate) cost-benefit analysis of various LEED credits, and establish and maintain procedures to ensure the Project achieves no less than a “Silver” certification by the USGBC and GBCI under LEED 2009 New Construction and Major Renovations, or such other level of certification as Owner may establish in accordance with Section II.1(A). (2) Oversee and coordinate the development and modification of all LEED Certification documentation, and ensure all such documentation necessary for LEED Certification is submitted to and approved by the USGBC. (3) Conduct Substantial Completion inspections and prepare a “punch-list” of items needed for Final Completion for each Project. Advise and recommend to the Owner as to when Substantial Completion of a Project, or completion of significant Project components has been achieved in relation to the schedule milestones established therefore, and obtain all warranties, as-built drawings, and other deliverables necessary to the final completion and close-out of all Projects. (4) Monitor completion of “punch list items,” conduct a Final Completion inspection, and submit a report to Owner confirming Final Completion of the Project. (5) Require special inspections or tests of the Work of Service Providers for the Projects, and receive, review and comment on all certificates of inspections, tests and approvals required by Applicable Laws or the applicable contracts for such Project, but only for conformance with the requirements of, and compatibility with the design objectives and criteria approved by Owner for the Project as a functioning whole, as indicated in the PIP and applicable contract documents. (6) Oversee commissioning and taking possession of completed Projects, or completed portions thereof. Coordinate all commissioning activities, including submission of all commissioning reports, plans and other verification documents and establish and coordinate post-construction commissioning prior to expiration of warranties and guarantees. (7) Coordinate transfer of property operation to Owner, including coordination of all warranties and guarantees, equipment and product/project manuals. (8) Establish and manage a warranty protocol throughout the warranty period to identify, enforce and resolve all warranty claims in consultation with the Owner. (9) Coordinate and ensure access to all electr...