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and approved by the design engineer). This SOO is also reviewed by the CxP who utilizes the SOO to develop the functional performance test procedures. The functional performance test procedures are typically developed by the CxP with assistance of the trade contractors, vendors, and manufacturers, reviewed by same, and the design engineer. The systems, equipment, items, processes, modes, and sequences of operations to be tested by the CxP (contractors or others) should be detailed and identified in the design engineer's construction documents (drawings and specifications), the construction request for proposal (RFP), the contractors' bid submission, and the commissioning specifications and commissioning plan. The commissioning specification and commissioning plan are typically developed by the CxP during the design phase of the project.
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