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Q UA LI FICA TIONS STATEMENT
FOR
THREE RIVERS ENGINEERING, INC.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
COMMISSIONING SERVICES
0412512014
NAME: THREE RIVERS ENGINEERING, INC.
ADDRESS: 24 S. Willson Ave, Suite AI
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
www.tremt.com
TELEPHONE: 406-582-8288
EMAIL: th reeri vers(ai),tremt.com
COMPANY INFORMATION
Three Rivers Engineering is pleased to submit our qualifications for
commissioning services to the City of Bozeman.
Three Rivers Engineering is a local consulting engineering and
commissioning service provider located in downtown Bozeman.
Our firm provides services for the industrial, institutional, commercial and
residential construction markets. The firm has been in business since
2000 and provides services throughout Montana, North Dakota, Idaho and
Wyoming.
Our commissioning team includes engineers, designers, control
technicians and HVAC service personnel. Our engineers and designers
provide commissioning services, energy analysis, and design assistance.
Our building service and control technicians assist in review and analysis
of building controls systems, fire alarm systems, provide air and water
balancing and troubleshoot building energy management systems.
Our commissioning experience includes new building construction and
projects with major mechanical renovations.
Three Rivers Engineering is a Bozeman consulting firm that has
supported the Bozeman community for over 14 years. Annual revenues
from consulting engineering and commissioning projects average
$400,000. Bonding for projects is available.
Three Rivers Engineering Qualifications Statement
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COMMISSIONING NARRATIVE - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES
► Commissioning services will include the following work:
• Review owner's project requirements (OPR) and basis of design (BOD)
documentation.
• Review and provide criteria for commissioning specifications.
• Develop a commissioning plan.
• Conduct a pre-commissioning meeting at the project site.
• Create necessary commissioning documentation.
• Perform review of the building schematic documents.
• Perform review of design development documents and assist the owner in
selection of appropriate systems and building components.
• Perform a review of the building construction documents prior to issue.
• Review of energy analysis (DOE-2, TRACE 700 or equivalent) and/or life
cycle costing of project;
• Review contractor submittals applicable to system being commissioned to
coincide with Engineer's review of submittals.
• Perform verification and functional testing for commissioned equipment.
• Document training for commissioned equipment.
• Review Operations and Maintenance Manuals for commissioned equipment.
• Write a commissioning report.
• Develop a project systems manual.
• CxA shall verify that all duct and piping testing and flushing have been
completed through the review of contractor submitted reports.
• CxA shall evaluate energy/utility costs to determine accuracy of energy
performance goals.
• Perform a building operation review within 10 months after substantial
completion.
• Review of the submittals for the LEED Energy & Atmosphere (EA) credits
not associated with EA Prerequisite 1 or EA Credit 3;
• Commissioning Agent (CxA) shall review and verify training of owner
personnel for operation and maintenance of all commissioned equipment.
► Site Visits/Inspections/Meetings:
• Pre-Commissioning Meeting,
• Schematic Design Review, Design Development Drawing Review,
Construction Document Review
• Rough-in Inspection and Installation Inspections
• Functional Testing Observations, Test and Balance Oversight
• Owners Training
• 9 month warranty review.
Three Rivers Engineering Statement of Qualifications
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COMMISSIONING EXPERIENCE
The following is a summary of recently completed commissioning and retro-
commissioning projects.
LITTLE BIG HORN COLLEGE
HEALTH ENHANCEMENT FACILITY
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Crow Agency, MT
Completion Date: Fall. 2012
Building Size: 34,000 sq.ft.
Cost: $8,000,000
Principle Team Members:
Raymond Brasch, PE — Commissioning Agent
John Tetrault, PE — Mechanical Engineer
Joe Miller, PE — Mechanical Engineer
Client Contact: Doug Morley, Architect, 406-582-2400
A new health enhancement facility was constructed for Little Big Horn College.
The facility included athletic courts, offices, locker rooms, weight room, aerobics
rooms and a commercial kitchen.
The project achieved LEED Gold.
The high performance building includes day lighting controls, an energy
monitoring interactive display, high efficiency heating and cooling systems and a
building automation control system.
The commissioning team was involved throughout the project from schematic
design to the 1 year performance review. Commissioning services were included
as part of the requirements for LEED Gold certification and enhanced
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commissioning. The commissioning process included a complete review of the
following systems.
HVAC and associated control systems
Energy management systems
Lighting controls
Domestic water use and water saving fixtures
Hydronic heating and cooling systems.
Lighting controls were commissioned in
the gymnasium to reduce lighting output = �
when sunlight is adequate to help light
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High efficiency lighting and day lighting I
control was commissioned in the 1
corridors and common areas.
High efficiency heating and energy `
saving pump controls were
commissioned to maximize energy
efficiency.
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Control systems were commissioned to maximize energy efficiency and operate
equipment only when needed. Review of control submittals was completed to
verify sufficient control equipment was provided to accurately monitor all
systems.
Three Rivers Engineering Statement of Qualifications
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TLC BUILDING, MONTANA STATE HOSPITAL
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Warm Springs, MT
Completion Date: Winter, 2012
Principle Team Member. John Tetrault, PE
Subcontractor Team Member.- Paul Stordahl, Core Control (Controls Contactor)
Building Contact: Tracey Thun
State Contact: Mark Hines, 406-444-3331
A building retro-commissioning project was completed for the Therapeutic
Learning Center in Warm Springs, MT. The commissioning project was
completed under the state retro-commissioning requirements. The investigation
included analysis of pumps, fans, air handlers, stand alone heating units, lighting
and a full analysis of the temperature controls. Data logging was completed on
the main air handling system to determine operation and energy use. Air flows
were tested using flow measuring devices to document actual airflow and
determine deficiencies.
A computer simulation was completed to determine potential energy savings of
mechanical and electrical upgrades and repairs. Cost estimates were completed
for each measure. The final retro-commissioning report was approved by the
State of Montana and upgrades were implemented.
Three Rivers Engineering Statement of Qualifications
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BANK OF BOZEMAN
875 Harmon Stream Blvd., Bozeman, MT
Completion Date: Winter, 2007
Building Size: 18,000 sq.ft.
Principle Team Member.' John Tetrault, PE
Subcontractor Team Member.' Paul Stordahl, Core Control (Controls Contactor)
Building Contact: Lowell Springer 406-585-2400
Bank of Bozeman built a new
building in 2007. Three Rivers
Engineering completed the
design of the mechanical and
electrical systems upgrades and
commissioned the installation of
the systems after construction `►�E
was completed.
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The systems commissioned --
include; variable air volume
reheat boxes, variable air volume =.
air handler and two high
efficiency gas fired boilers.
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NORTHERN WINZ CASINO
Rocky Boy, MT
Completion Date: Summer, 2007
Building Size: 27,500 sq.ft.
Principle Team Member: John Tetrault, PE
Building Contact: Doug Morley 406-585-2400
Building Sector Type: Retail/Office
A new building was completed for
the Northern Winz Casino in Rocky
Boy, MT. Three Rivers
Engineering completed the design
of the mechanical systems.
Systems included a variable air
volume reheat system with a i
geothermal open well heat pump
system.
The systems commissioned
include; variable air volume reheat
boxes, variable air volume air
handlers, high efficiency gas fired
water heaters and two geothermal
heat pumps and building controls.
Three Rivers Engineering Statement of Qualifications
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/STRENGTHS
In addition to building commissioning, our engineering firm designs
building systems for new and renovation construction projects. Our
engineers and designers are experienced in the design of mechanical and
electrical systems for commercial, residential, institutional/educational and
industrial systems.
Our team is experienced with implementation of the high performance
buildings standards for the State of Montana. We recently completed the
design of the MDOT Maintenance and Equipment Storage Building in
Shelby under the requirements of the State of Montana High Performance
Buildings.
Our engineers have engineered and overseen construction of many
geothermal heating and cooling systems. We have experience in
groundwater systems, horizontal loop systems and vertical loop systems.
Our experience in designing building systems allows us to easily identify
design deficiencies during commissioning activities and make
recommendations to building designers.
We encourage the building owner and maintenance staff to get involved
with the commissioning and LEED certification process. Facility and
maintenance staff should understand the goals of the project and
participate in the design process.
Our primary goal with every project is owner satisfaction. Achieving owner
satisfaction is done with participation and direction from the owner
throughout the construction process. We encourage owners and building
staff to get involved. We feel it is best to get as much input from the start
to make sure all questions and concerns are addressed during the
preliminary phases of a project.
Our experience with mechanical and electrical systems design allows us
to easily identify code deficiencies and make recommendations to
upgrade facilities. The standards and codes including; IECC, IMC, NEC,
IFC, ASHRAE 90.1 and 62.4 are used daily in our office.
We are experienced in both designing and commissioning of LEED
projects. Our commissioning team includes two LEED certified
professional engineers.
Three Rivers Engineering Statement of Qualifications
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RECENT DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Comfort Suites
Bozeman, MT
BioScience Laboratories and Office Buildings
Bozeman, MT
Offices and research laboratory.
Gallatin County
Road & Bridge
Office/Maintenance Shop
Four Corners, MT W7,i-=--.�_ .
Work Force Training Center
Harlem, MT Y
Educational and Office Building
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THE PROJECT TEAM
The following is a brief summary of the members of our Commissioning team
along with their respective responsibilities.
Project Lead Commissionin_g Agent
Raymond Brasch, PE, LEED AP
Registered Professional Engineer
The Commissioning Agent (CxA) for this project would
be Raymond L. (Bud) Brasch.
Mr. Brasch has over twenty years of experience as a cm*ll
mechanical project engineer on a variety of project
types in a broad range of facilities. He has experience
with designing and retrofitting air conditioning and
heating systems, ranging in size from small unitary
light commercial rooftop systems to large central
heating and cooling plants on college and hospital
campuses. His work also includes numerous
engineering studies for energy auditing and retrofit work, and cooling system
replacement studies.
He is a LEED Accredited Professional Designer.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1989
John Tetrault, PE
Registered Professional Engineer
Mr. Tetrault has over 20 years of consulting
engineering experience. He has performed
extensive work in the energy consulting and
mechanical engineering disciplines. Typical project
responsibilities include project coordination, cost
estimating, systems design, preparation of
construction documents, construction coordination
and systems commissioning. John is involved in all Mill
aspects of the commissioning process including
analysis of systems, troubleshooting, design of system repairs and
coordination with repair technicians.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
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Montana State University, 1992
Joe Miller, PE, LEED-AP BD+C
Registered Professional Engineer
Joe is experienced in HVAC and plumbing design and ,
has been involved with many LEED projects.
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Joe is a LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design
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His recent LEED projects include Little Big Horn College E
(Gold) and Cascade Senior Living (Silver).
Joe joined Three Rivers Engineering in 2007. Since
then he has become an integral member of numerous
successful design teams and provides engineering
support from design development to construction administration and
completion. He is responsible for building heating and cooling load analysis
as well as the full design of HVAC and plumbing systems. He has also
completed many building energy simulations and energy studies.
Joe's responsibilities for this project would include review of LEED paperwork
and assistance in the completion of the commissioning. Joe is involved with
on site analysis of HVAC systems including startup and commissioning.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Montana State University, 2006
Sub-Consultant Team Members
Core Control
Paul Stordahl, Master HVAC Controls Technician
Paul has over 23 years of experience in design, installation and service of all
type of control systems. Paul is an expert in both pneumatic and digital
control equipment and systems programming. Prior to starting his own
company Paul was employed by Johnson Controls for 5 years. As a controls
contractor, Paul is familiar with all digital control systems and is certified in
the AX Tridium, Honeywell ACS and Johnson Controls Metasys systems.
Paul's commissioning responsibilities include analysis and troubleshooting of
the building controls and automation systems.
Three Rivers Engineering Statement of Qualifications
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AVAILABILITY/ WORKLOAD
Future workload for key employees includes mechanical and electrical
engineering for the Montana Department of Transportation Administration,
Bozeman Maintenance and Equipment Storage Facility. This project is
slated to be in design throughout the summer; however employees are
expected to have sufficient time to work on both projects.
Current workload for key employees includes various smaller commercial
and residential projects. Current project workload will diminish throughout
May as projects are completed and transition into summer construction.
Current workload is not expected to interfere with the proposed project.
Thank you for considering our firm for your commissioning project. If you
have any additional question please give us a call or you can view our
website at www.tremt.com
Signature:
John Tetrault, President
Three Rivers Engineering Statement of Qualifications
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