In previous interpretation for this credit, the USGBC specified that the additional commissioning tasks 1,2, and 3 must be done by someone representing a firm other than the design firm. In our case, the City made commissioning a required element in our Request For Proposal for this development. In response to our request, the Developer has hired a general contractor (Baugh Skanska Construction) that has personnel, not responsible for the management of the project, available to provide the basic commissioning and additional commissioning responsibilities. The project\'s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design is being provided by an independent engineering firm (Interface Engineering) to ensure any conflict of interest is eliminated. Please confirm that an individual employed by the general contractor is an acceptable additional commissioning authority and that we are eligible for this credit.