The project scope for an independent Commissioning Agent (CxA) is comprehensive and multifaceted, aimed at ensuring any given construction project meets the owner's operational and performance requirements. Below is a breakdown of the typical scope for a project: 1. Early Project Phase: a. Establish Owner's Project Requirements (OPR): Collaborate with the owner (and Owner’s Consultants if required) to define and document project goals, functional needs, performance expectations, and any specific requirements for commissioned systems. b. Develop a Commissioning Plan: Create a roadmap outlining the commissioning process, activities, schedules, and responsibilities of the commissioning team and other stakeholders. Attend commissioning kick-off meetings with the Owner and applicable stakeholders. Owner will review and approve the plan once finalized. c. Review Basis of Design (BoD): Review the design documents to ensure alignment with the OPR and to identify potential issues or inefficiencies that could impact building performance. The CxA conducts a thorough review of the project's design documents to identify potential issues, discrepancies, or inefficiencies that could impact the building's performance. Commissioning review is necessary to verify that systems are coordinated and works across different disciplines. d. Develop Commissioning Specifications: The CxA will work with the Owner’s consultants to include detailed commissioning requirements and procedures in the construction documents to ensure contractors understand and adhere to them. e. Coordinate with Design Team: Participate in design meetings to facilitate communication and address potential issues early in the design process. f. Participation and coordination with Owner’s Operational Readiness Activation and Transition (ORAT) Plan for each project.
