The University of Louisville is seeking an independent commissioning agent to provide full commissioning services for the renovation of three five‑story clubhouse apartment buildings. The CxA will verify installation, conduct functional performance testing, produce phased reports, and support post‑occupancy monitoring for HVAC, building automation, lighting, fire‑life‑safety, envelope, and related systems. The effort spans two construction phases (Phase 1: Buildings 1 & 3; Phase 2: Building 2) and includes a 12‑month post‑occupancy monitoring period.
• Scope covers split‑system heat pumps, air‑conditioning units, DOAS, exhaust fans, BAS (alternate), lighting controls, emergency lighting, life‑safety, fire/smoke alarms, heat‑tracing, domestic water heaters, and building envelope.
• Required deliverables: commissioning plan, checklists, issue log, preliminary/final reports, O&M manual, staff training, and optional enhanced‑commissioning (LEED‑related) documentation (now removed).
• Contractor must be independent of the Owner, architect, engineer, and construction manager; must attend bi‑weekly construction meetings and monthly commissioning meetings; must provide per‑building final reports.
• Evaluation will weight financial proposal (35 %), firm qualifications (30 %), team experience (25 %), and work plan (10 %).
• Mandatory pre‑proposal conference was initially required but was later changed to non‑mandatory per Addendum 1.
• Key dates: posting 21 Apr 2026, questions 4 May 2026, bid acknowledgment 14 May 2026, final bid 5 Jul 2026, award early June 2026, occupancy Aug 2028, commissioning services continue through Aug 2029.