Specifications include, but are not limited to: The existing KMC Controls Building Automation System (BAS) which controls the Brenham State Supported Living Center is currently operating on a Windows 7 operating system (OS) that is no longer supported by Microsoft. The current KMC Controls software will require the latest software revision to effectively operate on a windows 10 platform. The BAS control system and sequences of operation will be designed to accommodate the existing mechanical HVAC building systems, equipment, and utilities. The existing primary network between building controllers, plant server and central operator workstation shall be based upon BACnet/IP. The Chiller Plant currently operates on a stand-alone system that will require integrating into the primary BAS system. Owner is pursuing an open platform system as defined by the American Society on Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) that can reside overtop of existing controls system and provide a nonvendor dependent path forward with the ASHRAE standard. ASHRAE standard 135 has been established as the industry defining body and standard governing Building Automation Systems. The standard promotes an open standard language (protocol) across its devices.
