Russ Engineering Chiller Replacement

Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Administration of Project: Local Higher Education
Project Name Russ Engineering Chiller Replacement Response Deadline Oct. 28, 2026 2:00 pm local time
Project Location Dayton Campus Project Number WSU27-0006
City / County Dayton / Greene Project Manager Josh King
Owner Wright State University Contracting Authority Local Higher Education
Delivery Method General Contracting Prevailing Wages State
Publish Date 10/7/2026
No. of paper copies requested (stapled, not bound) 0 No. of electronic copies requested (PDF) 1
* "Registered Design Professional includes any architect holding a certificate issued under section 4703.10 of the Revised
Code, any landscape architect holding a certificate issued under section 4703.36 of the Revised Code, or any engineer
holding a certificate issued under section 4733.14 of the Revised Code." (Ohio Building Code section 4101:1-2-01 Definitions)
Submit the requested number of Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) directly to Josh King at
Joshua.king@wright.edu. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.
Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Josh King at Joshua.king@wright.edu with the project number included in
the subject line (no phone calls please). Questions will be answered and posted to the Opportunities page on the OFCC
website at http://ofcc.ohio.gov on a regular basis until one week before the response deadline. The name of the party
submitting a question will not be included on the Q&A document.
Project Overview
A. Project Description
This text is an example and is instructional. Insert a very brief description of the project. Include the purpose or function of
the completed project. Include type or types of facilities, general business functions or each, basic functional needs, etc.
Briefly describe site(s), including location, special features, and restrictions, etc. Attach appropriately developed Program
of Requirements ("POR") or indicate that the Architect/Landscape Architect/Engineer ("A/E") will prepare the POR as an
Additional Service.
The existing chillers at Russ Engineering have experienced significant failures and are past the point of repair. This
project will remove the existing air-cooled chillers and install two new air-cooled chillers designed to operate in a lead-lag
configuration and provide 100% redundancy. Also included in this work is the engineering and verification of the existing
system capacity and loads, rework of the associated piping and the installation of new controls
B. Scope of Services
For projects advertised with an appropriately developed Program of Requirements ("POR"), upon award of the
Agreement, commence with Design. For projects without such a POR, upon award of the Agreement, commence by
developing the Program of Requirements.
The selected A/E, as a portion of its required Scope of Services and prior to submitting its proposals, will discuss and
clarify with the Owner and/or the Contracting Authority, the cost breakdown of the A/E Agreement detailed cost
components to address the Owner's project requirements. Participate in the Encouraging Diversity, Growth & Equity
(EDGE) Program as required by statute and the Agreement.
As required by the Agreement, and as properly authorized, provide the following categories of services: Program
Verification, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Bid and Award Support,
Conformed Documents, Construction Administration, Post-Construction, and Additional Services of all types.
Refer to the Ohio Facilities Construction Manual for additional information about the type and extent of services required
for each. A copy of the standard Agreement can be obtained at the OFCC website at https://ofcc.ohio.gov.
During the construction period, provide not less than 4 hours (excluding travel time) on-site construction administration
services each week, including (1) attendance at progress meetings, (2) a written field report of each site visit, (3) on-site
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representation comprised of the A/E and its consultant staff involved in the primary design of the project, all having
relevant and appropriate types of construction administration experience.
Please list all major scope services needed to complete the selection process for successful project delivery. The specific
scope of services must state particular building types, functional design or specialized professional services required to
evaluate the level of experience of each applicant firm (e.g. parking garage, kitchen design, correctional facility, medical
facility). The scope of services should also define the types of basic and additional professional design and administration
services necessary for the project (e.g. previous experience with local jurisdiction or similar sites, previous experience
working with the State of Ohio, Building Information Modeling ("BIM") experience and training, specific BIM and Owner-
defined requirements, level of development to be achieved within BIM models, BIM deliverables, and Owner's intended
use of BIM models after construction). This information will be used by each applicant to populate the Relevant Project
Experience Matrix in Section F of Form F110-330.
For purposes of completing the Relevant Project Experience Matrix in Section F of the Statement of Qualifications (Form
F110-330), below is a list of relevant scope of work requirements for this RFQ:
1. Project Delivery Method: General Contracting
2. HVAC Design
3. Plumbing Design
4. Building Automation Controls
5. Electrical Design
6. Architectural/Building Envelope
7. Civil/Site Design
C. Estimated Budget / Funding D. Anticipated Schedule
State Funding: $1,965,000 AE Interview Date: 11/10/2026
Other Funding: $0 Professional Services Start: 01 / 27
Construction Cost: $1,500,000 Construction Notice to Proceed: 07 / 27
Total Project Cost: $1,965,000 Substantial Completion of all Work: 01 / 28
Professional Services Completed: 02 / 28
E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below) F. EDGE Participation Goal
5% to 6% Percent of initial Total A/E Fee: 5.0%
The Estimated Basic Fee Range is calculated as a percentage of the Estimated Budget for Construction Cost above, including the
Owner's contingency. The Basic Fee excludes any Additional Services required for the project.
G. Basic Service Providers Required (see note below) H. Additional Service Providers Required
Lead A/E Discipline: Engineering
Secondary Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Eng.
Disciplines: Architecture
Civil Engineering
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Basic and Additional Services Notes:
The lead A/E shall be (1) any architect holding a certificate issued under section 4703.10 of the Revised Code, (2) any landscape architect
holding a certificate issued under section 4703.36 of the Revised Code, or (3) any engineer holding a certificate issued under section 4733.14
of the Revised Code.
Basic Services include: (1) Program Verification, (2) Schematic Design, (3) Design Development, (4) Construction Documents, (5) Bidding
and Award OR GMP Proposal and Amendment (as applicable), (6) Construction Administration, and (7) Closeout services.
The Basic Fee includes all registered design professional services and consultant services necessary for proper completion of the Basic
Services, including validation of existing conditions (but not subsurface or hidden conditions) and preparation of cost estimates and design
schedules for the project.
I. Evaluation Criteria for Selection
* Demonstrated ability to meet Owner's programmed project vision, scope, budget, and schedule on previous
projects.
* Previous experience compatible with the proposed project (e.g., type, size).
* Relevant past work of prospective firm's proposed consultants.
* Past performance of prospective firm and its proposed consultants.
* Qualifications and experience of individuals directly involved with the project.
* Proposer's previous experience (numbers of projects, sizes of projects) when working with its proposed
consultants.
* Experience and capabilities of creating or using Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and of using CPM
schedules as a project management resource.
* Experience providing Construction Administration services, including site visits, field reports, etc.
* Proposer's apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of this project.
Interested A/E firms are required to address how they will implement Building Information Modeling ("BIM") on the project,
experience and level of training of staff related to BIM, incorporation of team partners that have previous BIM experience,
and an understanding of collaborative BIM processes, including but not limited to the State of Ohio BIM Protocol available
at the OFCC website at https://ofcc.ohio.gov.
Interested A/E firms are required to submit the Commitment to Participate in the EDGE Business Assistance Program
form in its Statement of Qualifications (Form F110-330) submitted in response to the RFQ, to indicate its intent to contract
with and use EDGE-certified Business(es), as a part of the A/E's team. The Intent to Contract and to Perform and / or
waiver request letter and Demonstration of Good Faith Effort form(s) with complete documentation must be attached to
the A/E's Technical Proposal. Both forms can be accessed via the OFCC website at https://ofcc.ohio.gov. The Intent to
Contract and to Perform form is again required at the Fee Proposal stage.
If the A/E firm intends to receive points for exceeding the EDGE Participation Goal, it must provide BOTH a
completed Commitment to Participate form AND a completed Statement of Intent to Contract and to Perform form
signed by both parties with its Statement of Qualifications.
For all Statements of Qualifications, please identify the EDGE-certified Business(es), by name, which will participate in the
delivery of the proposed professional services solicited in the RFQ.
Interested A/E firms must indicate on their Statement of Qualifications, the locations where their services will be
performed in the spaces provided or by attachment in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 2019-12D
related to providing services only within the United States and the requirements of Executive Order 2022-02D prohibiting
purchases from or investment in any Russian institution or company. Failure to do so may cause their Statement of
Qualifications to be rejected.
J. Submittal Instructions
Firms are required to submit the current version of Statement of Qualifications (Form F110-330) available via the OFCC
website at https://ofcc.ohio.gov.
Electronic submittals, if requested, should be combined into one PDF file named with the project number listed on the
RFQ and your firm's name, followed by "SOQ". Use the "print" feature of Adobe Acrobat or similar software for creating a
PDF rather than using a scanner. If possible, please reduce the file size of the PDF. In Acrobat, go to Advanced, then
PDF Optimizer. Electronic submittals are limited to a maximum file size of 25 MB.
Paper copies of the Statement of Qualifications, if requested, should be stapled only. Do not use special bindings or
coverings of any type. Cover letters and transmittals are not necessary.
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CD/DVD copies of the Statement of Qualifications, if requested, should have the sleeve labeled with the project number
and firm name, followed by "SOQ".
Facsimile copies of the Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted.
Firms are requested to identify professional registrations, memberships and credentials including: CCCA, CCM, CCS,
CDT, CPE, DBIA, and any other appropriate design and construction industry credentials. Identify that information on the
resume page for individual in Block 22, Section E of the F110-330 form.
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Registered Design Professional Selection Rating Form
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Project Name Proposer Firm
Project Number City, State, Zip
Selection Criteria Value Score
1. Primary Firm Location, Workload and Size (Maximum 10 points)
Less than aa miles 5
a. Proximity of firm to project site aa miles to bb miles 2
More than bb miles 0
Less than $cc 2
b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in
$cc to $dd 1
previous 24 months
More than $dd 0
Less than ee professionals gg
Max
c. Number of licensed professionals ee to ff professionals hh
= 3
More than ff professionals ii
2. Primary Firm Qualifications (Maximum 30 points)
Experience / ability of project manager to
a. Project management lead 0 - 10
manage scope / budget / schedule / quality
Experience / creativity of project designer to
b. Project design lead 0 - jj
achieve owner's vision and requirements
Experience / ability of technical staff to create Max
c. Technical staff 0 - kk
fully coordinated construction documents = 20
Experience / ability of field representative to
d. Construction administration staff 0 - ll
identify and solve issues during construction
3. Key Consultant Qualifications (Maximum 20 points)
Experience / ability of key consultants to
a. Key discipline leads 0 - 15
perform effectively and collaboratively
One point for every 2 percent increase in
b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation* professional services over the EDGE 0 - 5
participation goal
4. Overall Team Qualifications (Maximum 10 points)
Less than mm sample projects 1
Max
a. Previous team collaboration mm to nn sample projects 2
= 3
More than nn sample projects 3
Training and knowledge only 1 - 2 Max
b. BIM project experience
Direct project experience 3 - 5 = 5
Clarity of responsibility / communication
c. Team organization 0 - 2
demonstrated by table of organization
5. Overall Team Experience (Maximum 30 points)
Past performance as indicated by
a. Previous team performance 0 - 10
evaluations and letters of reference
Less than oo projects 0 - 3
b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods oo to pp projects 4 - 6
More than pp projects 7 - 10
Performance in completing projects within
c. Budget and schedule management 0 - 5
original construction budget and schedule
Less than qq projects 0 - 1
d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process qq to rr projects 2 - 3
More than rr projects 4 - 5
* Must be comprised of registered professional design consulting firms and NOT the lead firm - For more
information on scoring this and other criteria refer to Document F199-01 - PS Selection Rating Rubric. Subtotal
Notes: Evaluator:
Name
Signature Date
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