Bidding/Construction
Bidding/Negotiation
The expectations of General and Sub-Contractors on LEED projects are different than those of conventional projects. Practices such as recycling, erosion and sedimentation control, indoor air quality, and filling out LEED submittals require special attention, and should be communicated early in the construction process.
CONTRACTOR SELECTION AND BID REVIEW
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Project Manager, Client, OFS | Include sustainability language in the Request for Proposals (RFP) and Owner's Project Requirements. Consider green building expertise and LEED project experience as key criteria in the selection process. Ask to see evidence of experience with LEED, materials tracking, C&D waste management, and plans for indoor air quality during construction. |
| See the AIA Guide to Writing the Green RFP. |
SUB-CONTRACTOR REFERALS
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Contractor, OFS | Refer and select subcontractors with green build/design experience. |
CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Project Manager, Contractor, OFS | Contractor to Subs: Establish workplace practice expectations for recycling, erosion and sedimentation control, and construction indoor air quality practices. |
| OFS and Contractor: Schedule regular LEED meetings to track LEED documentation process and to collect submittal and audit requirements from contractors. | |
| Establish a submittal review process between the CxA, Architect, and OFS. |
Construction
Verify appropriate documentation and implementation for the erosion and sedimentation control plan, construction indoor air quality management plan, and construction and demolition waste management plan. Review the Contractor's submittals based on recycled content, VOC content, regional availability, renewable resource content, and other requirements outlined in the submittals. Ensure that the contractor's plumbing submittals meet the project's water efficiency plan. Review and file all construction-related LEED credit submittals.
CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Contractor, Subs | Meet with the subs to review IAQ management plan, C&D requirements, VOC, and submittal requirements. |
CONSTRUCTION VERIFICATION/ADMINISTRATION
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Client, Architect, OFS | Verify the construction IAQ plan is being implemented. |
| Contractor, Client | Verify C&D waste management plan is being implemented. |
| Contractor | Log and photograph erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction. |
| Contractor, Architect | Review materials submittals based on recycled content, VOC content, regional availability, renewable resource content, and salvaged materials. |
| Tabulate materials cost and evaluate progress towards LEED MR credits. | |
| Ensure Contractor and sub-contractor understand project goals and high performance building aspects of the project. Review specifications, if necessary. | |
| Contractor | Contractor to give regular updates with actual costs, materials, used, VOC content, for all EQc4 and MR credits, to OFS. |
COMMISSIONING AND OWNER'S ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| CxA | Commissioning Agent to review MEP submittals. |
| Project Manager, CxA | Create a plan for continuous commissioning. |
OPERATIONS
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Owner/Client | Issue an RFP for Green Cleaning during construction. OFS can provide a Model RFP. See Harvard Medical School's green cleaning program. |
| Contractor | Develop a thorough Operations and Maintenance manual. |
| OFS | Begin writing a case study for the building for inclusion on the Resource. |
LEED DOCUMENTATION
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Contractor, OFS | Verify appropriate documentation for the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan, Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan. |
| Contractor, OFS | See LEED Submittals for model submittals from other Harvard LEED projects. |
| Project Team | OFS to review and file all construction-related LEED credit submittals. |
APPLICABLE LEED CREDITS
Sustainable Sites
SSp1: Erosion and Sedimentation Control
SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment
Energy and Atmosphere
EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning
EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
EAc5: Measurement and Verification
EAc6: Green Power
Materials and Resources
MRc2: Construction Waste Management
MRc3: Materials Reuse
MRc4: Recycled Content
MRc5: Regional Materials
MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials
MRc7: Certified Wood
Indoor Environmental Quality
EQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
EQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
EQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan - During Construction
EQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan - Before Occupancy
EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants
EQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials: Paints & Coatings
EQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials: Flooring Systems
EQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials: Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
Innovation and Design
ID: Educational Program
ID: Green Cleaning
ID: Green Power, 100% Renewable Energy
ID: Construction Waste Management, Exemplary Performance
ID: Local Materials, Exemplary Performance
