WORK INCLUDED A. This section of work comprises furnishing of all materials, equipment, tools, scaffolding, rigging, hoisting, labor, and transportation necessary for the complete installation of the mechanical systems as shown on the plans and as specified herein. B. Bidders shall determine the contents of a complete set of drawings and specifications and be aware that they may be bidding from a partial set of drawings, applicable only to the various separate contracts, subcontracts, or trades as may be issued for bidding purposes only. The contract documents and the complete scope of work for the project are illustrated on the combined Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Electrical, and each Bidder shall thoroughly acquaint himself with all the details of the complete set of drawings and specifications before submitting his bid. All drawings and specifications form a part of the contract documents for each separate contract and shall be considered as bound therewith in the event partial sets of plans and specifications are issued for bidding only. The submission of bids shall be deemed evidence of the review and examination of all drawings, specifications, and addenda issued for this project as no allowances will be made because of unfamiliarity with any portion of the complete set of documents. SCOPE A. In accordance with Project Drawings and Specifications and as specified herein, the balancing agency shall provide all supervision, personnel, instruments, calibration equipment, and all other materials and services necessary to perform all testing and balancing of the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. All test data including all pertinent calculations shall be reported on appropriate forms. 3.2 GENERAL A. The testing and balancing of the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be performed by an independent balancing agency approved by the Engineer. The balancing agency shall have a minimum of five years specialized experience in air and hydronic system balancing, possess calibrated instruments, certified "Test and Balance Engineers", and skilled technicians to perform all required tests. The balancing agency shall be a certified member of the Associated Air Balance Council and/or the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB). B. The tests shall demonstrate the specified capacities and operation of all equipment and materials comprising the systems. The balancing agency shall then make available to the Owner`s representative such instruments and technicians as are required for spot checks of the system. C. The balancing agency shall not instruct or direct the Mechanical Contractor in any of the work. Any proposed changes or revisions in the work shall be submitted to the Architect and General Contractor in writing.
