Renovation of an educational facility in Los Angeles, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The Acosta Operations Center would enable the production of simultaneous live events at multiple venues from a single location to meet the broadcast requirements for the BTN's B1G+ digital platform. Local content is largely produced by students. The proposed operations center would be located at the Acosta Training Center, an existing twostory building with a basement, located at 410 Charles E. Young Drive West, adjacent to Pauley Pavilion in the heart of campus. Totaling 77,945 gross square feet (gsf) (49,830 assignable square feet [asf]), the building serves a variety of needs for UCLA's Intercollegiate Athletics program. Remodeled in 2006, the facility features UCLA's Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Room, a speed-strength and conditioning room, varsity locker rooms, the Olympic Sport Equipment Room, and team meeting spaces. The proposed scope of work includes the interior demolition of six vacant offices (121A, 121B, 121C, 121D, 121E, and 121F), totaling 2,321 asf; construction of new interior partitions; installation of new doors, flooring, ceilings, and wall finishes; modifications to the mechanical, electrical, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm systems to support the new program; accessibility upgrades to two adjacent Restrooms (114A and 114B); and installation and integration of broadcast system equipment. The project scope also includes the installation of a dedicated mechanical system to address server heat loads and a double-interlock pre-action fire sprinkler system to protect sensitive equipment from inadvertent discharge. The successful Bidder will be required to have the following California current and active contractor's license at the time of submission of the Bid: B License (General Building) The successful Bidder and its subcontractors will be required to follow the nondiscrimination requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents and to pay prevailing wage at the location of the work. The Work shall include all services, labor, material, tools, equipment, excavation, shoring, testing, inspection, commissioning and all necessary General Conditions Work, that is required by or may be reasonably inferred from the Contract Documents to provide Pre-Construction Services and Construction Work for: The Acosta Operations Center project is required by UCLA's recent entry into the Big Ten Conference, and the scope meets the Big Ten Network's streaming requirements. The Big Ten Network is the broadcast arm of the Big Ten Conference. The dedicated broadcast fiber optic network will enable the campus to produce and broadcast more than 100 live athletic competitions annually, including multiple simultaneous events. Totaling approximately 2,738 gross square feet (2,306 assignable square feet), the Acosta Operations Center, located in the heart of the campus, would include a technical operations center, two audio and video control rooms, an editing suite and office, a multipurpose studio, storage, and a fire protection equipment room. Big Ten Network UCLA joined the Big Ten Conference in August 2024. The Big Ten Network (BTN) requires member institutions to produce events not covered by the linear network, which constitute the majority of the content. The anticipated number of live events to be covered by the BTN's linear format is 30-60 annually, and the number of live events to be produced by UCLA will exceed 100 per year. The UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics programs' existing broadcast infrastructure has limited functionality and does not meet the BTN's broadcast requirements. BTN requirements include the buildout of a centralized control room and connectivity to all athletics venues and to the BTN's Chicago studio facility. Program The Acosta Operations Center would enable the production of simultaneous live events at multiple venues from a single location to meet the broadcast requirements for the BTN's B1G+ digital platform. Local content is largely produced by students. Athletic events at the following venues would be produced and edited at the Acosta Operations Center: o Mapes Beach (beach volleyball), located at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, in the northwest corner of the campus. o Easton Stadium (softball), located in the northwest zone of campus. o Spieker Aquatics Center (swimming and water polo), located in the northwest corner of campus, adjacent to the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center. o Pauley Pavilion (basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics), located in the heart of campus. o John Wooden Center (volleyball), located in the heart of campus. o Wallis Annenberg Stadium (soccer), located along the northern boundary of campus. A. The commissioning process will include, but is not limited to, the following systems: 1. Mechanical Systems a. Terminal Air Boxes b. CRAC Systems c. Fan (Exhaust) 2. Electrical Systems a. Lighting (Interior) b. Service and Distribution 3. Systems explicitly excluded: a. Smoke control systems b. Fire alarm systems (except for interconnection to central supply and exhaust systems) c. Security systems d. AV and Camera systems 1.4 RELATED SECTIONS A. Division 01 Specification Sections. B. Division 22 Specification Sections. C. Division 23 Specification Sections. D. Division 26 Specification Sections. E. Related Documents: 1. UPR, BOD, Cx Plan (for reference only). 1.5 RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Commissioning Team includes the following members: 1. University (or University Representative). 2. Construction Manager. 3. Project Manager. 4. Commissioning Authority. 5. Design Team. 6. Contractor. 7. Test & Balance Subcontractor. 8. BAS/Controls Subcontractor. 9. Manufacturer Representative for specialized equipment or systems. 10. Electrical Subcontractor Representative: (the following are a listing of major suppliers & their personnel to the Electrical Subcontractor who must play a significant part in the Cx Process). a. Lighting Control System Integrator Technician and/or Manufacturer Technician. 11. Others who might be deemed essential by the Commissioning Authority. B. University will: 1. Assist with the preparation of the University Project Requirements. 2. Make timely decisions where required. 3. Be available for and participate in commissioning meetings as needed. 4. Assign operation and maintenance personnel and schedule them to participate in commissioning team activities. 5. Complete LEED and CALGreen closeout documentation as required. C. University's Project/Construction Manager will: 1. Assist the University. 2. Make timely decisions where required. 3. Be available for commissioning meetings as needed. 4. Assign operation and maintenance personnel and schedule them to participate in commissioning team activities. 5. Complete LEED and CALGreen closeout documentation as required. D. Commissioning Authority will: 1. Not be responsible for the design concept, design criteria, design intent, compliance with codes, design or general construction scheduling, cost estimating, or construction management. 2. Observe and document performance, that systems are functioning in accordance with the documented design intent and in accordance with the contract documents. 3. Coordinates and directs the commissioning activities. 4. Coordinate the commissioning work and, with the CM/Contractor, ensure that commissioning activities are being scheduled in the master schedule. 5. Review the Contract Documents. 6. Create, edit, distribute, and manage portions of the commissioning process within Facility Grid (Cx Software). 7. Submit commissioning status reports to the University. 8. Review equipment submittals. 9. Attend site meetings, as necessary, to obtain information on construction progress. 10. Conduct commissioning meetings. 11. Before startup, gather and review the current control sequences and interlocks and work with CM/Contractors and design engineers until sufficient clarity has been obtained, in writing, to be able to write detailed testing procedures. 12. Perform site visits to observe component and system installations. 13. Attend site to verify completed Pre-Functional Checklists. 14. Coordinate the resolution of non-compliance and deficiencies. 15. Attend site to witness/perform Functional Testing. 16. Verify outcomes of commissioning tests and approve tests when completed. 17. Review and approve Operation and Maintenance manuals pertaining to commissioned systems for Contract compliance. 18. Compile and maintain a commissioning record. 19. Review, approve and provide comments to the training plan. 20. Analyze functional performance logs and monitoring data. 21. Provide a final commissioning report to the University. 22. Provide Systems Manual for commissioned systems. 23. Interview facility staff and identify problems or concerns they have operating the building as originally intended. 24. Make suggestions for improvements and for recording these changes in the O&M manuals. 25. Identify areas that may come under warranty or under the original construction contract. 26. Assist facility staff in developing reports, documents, and requests for services to remedy outstanding problems. E. Design Team will: 1. Design and document the building and services in response to the University Project Requirements. 2. Prepare, issue and update the Basis of Design throughout the project as needed. 3. Accept invite, log-in, review and respond to items within Facility Grid as required by the Commissioning Authority. 4. Attend and participate in commissioning meetings, as needed. 5. Include specific commissioning requirements in the contract documents. 6. Provide any design narrative and sequence documentation requested by the Commissioning Authority. The designers shall assist (along with the CM/Contractors) in clarifying the operation and control of commissioned equipment in areas where the specifications, control drawings or equipment documentation is not sufficient for writing detailed testing procedures. 7. Work with the Commissioning Authority to resolve design, documentation, and operational issues. 8. Review construction and issue punch lists when required. 9. Issue all document revisions and construction bulletins to the Commissioning Authority. 10. Approve equipment submittals prior to distribution to the Commissioning Authority. 11. Approve Testing and Balancing reports prior to distribution to the Commissioning Authority. 12. Approve as-built documents prior to distribution to the Commissioning Authority. 13. Review and approve the O&M Manuals. 14. Participate in Functional Testing when required. 15. Provide assistance and documentation as required for the systems manual. 16. Complete CALGreen compliance forms. F. CM/Contractor will: 1. Provide all labor, instrumentation, tools, or the use of tools to start-up, check out and functionally test equipment and systems. 2. Follow the commissioning plan. 3. Attend commissioning meetings. 4. Accept invite, log-in, review and respond to issues, complete checklists and tests within Facility Grid as required by the Commissioning Authority. 5. Upload O&Ms, startup reports, TAB reports and any other necessary documents to Facility Grid. 6. Analyze specified products and verify that the designer has specified the newest most updated equipment reasonable for this project's scope and budget. 7. Provide submittals for systems to be commissioned to the Engineer of Record for approval. The approved submittals will then be issued to the CxA for development of PFC and FT forms. 8. Provide Commissioning Authority with equipment manufacturer start-up reports and upload to Facility Grid. 9. Included detailed start-up procedures and specific responsibilities of the University to keep warranties in force. 10. Provide information requested by Commissioning Authority regarding equipment sequence of operation and testing procedures including final calibration point to point reports. 11. Coordinate with the Commissioning Authority to provide ten (10) day advance notice so that the witnessing of equipment and system start-up and testing can begin. 12. Notify the Commissioning Authority a minimum of ten (10) days in advance of the time for start of the testing and balancing work. Attend the initial testing and balancing meeting for review of the official testing and balancing procedures. 13. Execute, document, and submit Pre-Functional Checklists for all systems to be commissioned for approval. Complete paper or electronic checklists as work is completed and provide to the Commissioning Authority on a weekly basis in Facility Grid. 14. Review test procedures for equipment installed by factory representatives. 15. Provide input on Functional Test scripts. 16. CM/Contractors shall pre-test all systems and equipment using functional test scripts prior to formal testing in presence of Commissioning Authority. CM/Contractors shall provide filled in functional test forms to Commissioning Authority. 17. The CM/Contractor will advise the Commissioning Authority of TAB Work that is incomplete or of obligations that have not been fulfilled but are required for Acceptance in accordance with the Contract Documents. 18. If engineer of record has approved certified TAB report with no comments, submit certified TAB report to the Commissioning Authority minimum of (5) days prior to the start date of TAB verification. 19. If engineer of record has not approved certified TAB report because of comments (issues i.e. air shortage, missing reads, equipment excluded) complete corrections and resubmit certified TAB report to the Commissioning Authority (3) days prior to the start date TAB verification. Handwritten copy is acceptable provided all issues have been resolved. 20. TAB verification and mechanical functional testing cannot be started in the event the TAB report has not been received / reviewed by the Engineer of Record or Commissioning Authority. 21. Participate in verification of the final test and balance report, which will consist of repeating measurements contained in the testing and balancing reports. 22. Assist in diagnostic purposes when directed. 23. Provide written notification to the CM/PM/Contractor and Commissioning Authority that the following work has been completed in accordance with the contract documents, and that the equipment, systems, and sub-system are operating as required. 24. Analyze components and systems that are identified as required for the commissioning process. 25. Assist in and execute Functional Tests for verification by the Commissioning Authority. 26. Include all special tools and instruments (only available from Vendor, specific to a piece of equipment) required for testing equipment according to these Contract Documents in the base bid price, except for stand-alone data logging equipment that may be used by the Commissioning Authority. 27. Cooperate with the Commissioning Authority for resolution of issues recorded in the issues log. 28. Review and accept pre-functional checklists provided by the Commissioning Authority. 29. Issue deficiency reports for any systems or equipment that is not in compliance with Contract Documents. 30. Resolve system deficiencies identified during commissioning process, including one-year post-construction as part of the Enhanced and monitoring based commissioning. 31. Execute all re-testing of deficient equipment and systems. 32. Provide trend logs in graphical format from the building automation system to the Commissioning Authority for review and approval. This includes prior to, during and after functional testing as well as on a quarterly basis as part of the monitoring-based commissioning process. 33. Submit a University training plan to the Commissioning Authority for review and approval. 34. Participate in, and schedule vendors and contractors to participate in University Operation & Maintenance training for the University's operating personnel. 35. Provide Operation & Maintenance manuals to the Commissioning Authority for review and provide approved manuals to the University. 36. Provide as-built control sequences, control diagrams, system diagrams, maintenance schedules and construction drawings for inclusion in the systems manual. 37. Assist with the preparation of systems manuals. 38. Execute seasonal performance testing and participate in the 10-month warranty review. 39. The CM/Contractor will ensure the subcontractors are responsible for the above as well as the following: a. The CM/Contractor will ensure the subcontractors' vendors are involved and participate as required by the Commissioning Authority. b. Participate in Pre-Construction Commissioning Orientation meeting that will review procedures, testing, and demonstration requirements. c. Conduct and participate in Construction-Phase Commissioning Coordination meetings. d. Develop and continually update and track schedule for specified submittals. e. Submit specified technical data, including start-up checklists and functional test procedures for each piece of major equipment. 1.6 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS A. Abbreviations 1. A/E: Architect and Design Engineers 2. BAS: Building Automation System 3. BOD: Basis of Design 4. Cx: Commissioning 5. CxA: Commissioning Authority 6. CC: Controls Contractor 7. CD: Contract Documents 8. CM: Construction Manager 9. DD: Design Develop Documents 10. EC: Electrical Contractor 11. FT: Functional Test 12. C: Contractor (Prime) 13. LC: Landscape Irrigation Contractor 14. MC: Mechanical Contractor 15. UPR: University Project Requirements 16. O&M: Operations and Maintenance 17. UR: University's Representative 18. PFC: Pre-Functional Checklist 19. PC: Plumbing Contractor 20. PM: Project Manager (of the University) 21. PV: Photovoltaic (Solar) 22. SUBS: Subcontractor to Contractor 23. TAB: Testing, Adjusting and Balancing B. Definitions 1. Architect/Engineer (A/E): The prime consultant (Architect) and sub- consultants who comprise the design team, generally the HVAC mechanical design/engineer and the electrical design/engineer. 2. Basis of Design (BOD): A document that records concepts, calculations, decisions, and product selection used to meet the UPR and to satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines. The document includes both narrative descriptions and lists of individual items that support the design process. 3. Commissioning Authority (CxA): An independent agent, not otherwise associated with the A/E team members or the Contractor, hired by the University. The CxA directs and coordinates the day-to-day commissioning activities. The CxA does not take an oversight role like the CM. The CxA is part of the Construction Manager (CM) team or shall report directly to the CM. 4. Commissioning Plan (Cx Plan): A document that outlines the organization, schedule, allocation of resources, and documentation requirements of the commissioning process. 5. Facility Grid (Online Commissioning Tool): Facility Grid is an online commissioning tool used to facilitate the commissioning process. It is used as a platform to host the commissioning plan, commissioning spec, design reviews, site observations, meeting minutes, project files, issue logs, pre-functional checklists, functional tests and all things commissioning related. Each person that is a part of the commissioning team will be required to log in to Facility Grid in order to stay up to date with commissioning activities, respond to issues, complete pre-functional checklists, comment on functional test scripts, upload all necessary commissioning documents and track progress of equipment being commissioned. 6. Deficiency: A condition in the installation or function of a component, piece of equipment or system that is not in compliance with the Contract Documents (that is, does not perform properly or is not complying with the design intent). 7. Functional Test (FT): Test of the dynamic function and operation of equipment and systems using manual (direct observation) or monitoring methods. Functional testing is the dynamic testing of systems (rather than just components) under full operation (e.g. the chiller pump is tested interactively with the chiller functions to see if the pump ramps up and down to maintain the differential pressure setpoint). Systems are tested under various modes, such as during low cooling or heating loads, high loads, component failures, unoccupied, varying outside air temperatures, fire alarm, power failure, etc. The systems are run through all the control system's sequences of operation and components are verified to be responding as the sequences state. Traditional air or water test and balancing (TAB) is not functional testing, in the commissioning sense of the word. TAB's primary work is setting up the system flows and pressures as specified, while functional testing is verifying that which has already been set up. The CxA develops the functional test procedures in a sequential written form, coordinates, oversees and documents that actual testing, which is usually performed by the installing contractor or vendor. FTs are performed after pre- functional checklists and startup are complete. 8. Functional Testing Prerequisites: A list of items that need to be provided/completed prior to the start of functional testing. 9. Monitoring: The recording of parameters (flow, current, status, pressure, etc.) of equipment operation using data loggers or the trending capabilities of control systems. 10. Over-written Value: Writing over a sensor value in the control system to see the response of a system (e.g., changing the outside air temperature value from 50F to 75F to verify economizer operation). See also "Simulated Signal." 11. University's Project Requirements (UPR): A document that details the functional requirements of a project and the expectations of how it will be used and operated. These include project goals, measurable performance criteria, cost considerations, benchmarks, success criteria, and supporting information. 12. Pre-Functional Checklist (PFC): A list of items to inspect and elementary component tests to conduct to verify proper installation of equipment, provided by the CxA to the Sub. Prefunctional checklists are primarily static inspections and procedures to prepare the equipment or system for initial operation (e.g., belt tension, oil levels OK, labels affixed, gages in place, sensors calibrated, etc.). However, some pre-functional checklist items entail simple testing of the function of a component, a piece of equipment or system (such as measuring the voltage imbalance on a three-phase pump motor of a chiller system). The word pre-functional refers to before functional testing. Pre-functional checklists augment and are combined with the manufacturer's start-up checklist. Even without a commissioning process, contractors typically perform some, if not many, of the pre-functional checklist items a CxA will recommend. However, few contractors document in writing the execution of these checklist items. Therefore, for most equipment, the contractors execute the checklists on their own. 13. Sampling: Functionally testing only a fraction of the total number of identical or near identical pieces of equipment. 14. Seasonal Performance Tests: FT's that are deferred until the system(s) will experience conditions closer to their design conditions. 15. Startup: The initial starting or activating of dynamic equipment, including executing prefunctional checklists. 16. Test Procedures: The step-by-step process, which must be executed to fulfill the test requirements. The CxA develops the test procedures. 17. Test Requirements: Requirements specifying what modes and functions, etc. shall be tested. The test requirements are not the detailed test procedures. The test requirements are specified in the Contract Documents. 18. Trending: Monitoring using the building automation system o Technical Operations Center (TOC): o CRAC units sized for net cooling capacity of 130,000 Btu/h. o Quantity of 2 CRAC units total, N+1 redundancy. o Basis of Design: o Vertiv DS053 CRAC Unit (Indoor) o Nominal 8,000 CFM supply airflow. o Return Air: 80F DB / 50% RH. o Supply Air: 64F DB / 61F WB. o Downflow, bottom front discharge. o Digital scroll compressors. o 9"H floor stand. o 24"H downflow return air filter plenum. o No economizer provided. Economizer is not required per 2022 California Energy Code, Exception 3 to Section 141.1(b)1: New cooling systems serving a new computer room in an existing building with an [IT Equipment] design load up to a total of 20 tons (70kW). o Factory condensate pump. o Factory unit-mounted display and controller, capable of providing control and sequencing for both CRAC units. o 460V/3-Phase/60 Hz unit power supply. o Vertiv MCL110E8 Condensing Unit (Outdoor) o Design Ambient: 105F DB o 460V/3-Phase/60 Hz unit power supply. o Dual refrigerant circuits (total 2 circuits per system). o R-407C refrigerant. o Interconnecting refrigerant piping: o Qty (4) 7/8" Refrigerant Liquid and (4) 1-1/8" Refrigerant Suction pipes. o Option 1: route through existing restroom, football locker room, and TOC (shown on narrative piping plans). o Option 2: provide new chase through locker room (approach TBD). o Pre-Action/Clean Agent Tank Storage o Provide exhaust fan through first level sidewall. o Nominal 100 CFM. o Fan shall be inline type. o Louver through exterior wall. o Control Rooms (Qty. 2), Audio Booths (Qty. 2), Edit Suites, Office o Each space shall be provided with a new terminal box connected to existing AHU-3. o Terminal boxes shall be sized for the following cooling loads: o Staff: o Control Rooms: 9 people (each). o Audio Booths: 1 person (each). o Edit Suites: 5 people. o Office: 1 person. o Building envelope load (exterior walls, lighting, infiltration). o Associated room equipment (currently max 4 W/SF, to be validated with user equipment list). o Terminal boxes shall be provided with hot water reheat coil and associated piping. Piping shall connect to existing building heating hot water. o Return air shall be fully ducted (to match existing AHU-3). o Standard 24"x24" ceiling diffusers. o Multi-purpose Studio o New terminal box connected to existing AHU-3. o Terminal box shall be sized for cooling: o Staff: 5 people. o Building envelope load (exterior walls, lighting, infiltration). o Associated room equipment (currently max 4 W/SF, to be validated with user equipment list). o Terminal box shall be provided with hot water reheat coil and associated piping. Piping shall connect to existing building heating hot water. o Return air shall be fully ducted (to match existing AHU-3). o Special noise considerations shall be given to the Multi-purpose Studio: o Supply and return ductwork shall be internally lined. o Diffusers will be duct mounted above the pipe grid, diffusers and branch ducts shall be sized for NC < 15. o Supply and return ductwork shall be provided with acoustical lagging for noise suppression. o Terminal boxes will not be located inside the Multi-purpose Studio. o Storage Room and T.O.C. Ventilation: o One terminal box shall be provided to condition the storage room and supply ventilation air to the T.O.C. o Terminal box shall be provided with hot water reheat coil and associated piping. Piping shall connect to existing building heating hot water. o Return air shall be fully ducted (to match existing AHU-3). o Corridor 172: o Existing terminal boxes supplying air to the corridor shall be removed. The corridor shall be served by new terminal units indirectly. New terminal boxes serving adjacent spaces shall also serve the corridor. o Add-Alternate: Supplemental VRF System: o Current load & ventilation calculations do not exceed the airflows and available AHU-3 cooling capacity indicated on 2005 record drawings. o If equipment loads, floor plans, or known existing conditions change to exceed the available AHU-3 capacity, a nominal 4-Ton VRF system shall be provided to support the Multi-purpose Studio and Edit Suites. o VRF system shall be heat pump, without simultaneous heating/cooling functionality. o (2) Ductless fan coil units shall serve the Multi-purpose Studio. o (1) Ductless fan coil unit shall serve the Edit Suites. o (1) Condensing unit located on the roof. o One terminal box shall be provided to supply ventilation air to each space.