Baker Hall Portable AC & Electrical Upgrades

Request for Qualifications (Criteria Architect/Engineer*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Administration of Project: Local Higher Education
Project Name Baker Hall Portable AC & Electrical Upgrades Response Deadline 09/15/2026 2:00 PM local time
Project Location Baker Hall (0095) Project Number OSU-270055
City / County Columbus/ Franklin Project Manager Ross Quellhorst
Owner The Ohio State University Contracting Authority Local Higher Education
Delivery Method Design-Build with Competitive GMP Prevailing Wages State
No. of paper copies requested (stapled, not bound) 0 No. of electronic copies requested (PDF) 1
* Criteria Architect/Engineer 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 Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) via email to:
Baker_Hall_Portable_AC__Electrical_Upgrades.01_Selection@docs.e-builder.net
In the subject line, include the project number and name for RFQ you are responding to. See Section J of this RFQ for
additional submittal instructions.
Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Ross Quellhorst at quellhorst.9@osu.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 https://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
The Office of Student Life is seeking the professional services of a Criteria Architect/Engineer for the Baker Hall Portable
AC and Electrical Upgrades project. Baker Hall is a four-story residence hall located at 129 West 12th Ave. This project will
provide the infrastructure and power distribution for approximately 460 portable air conditioners in the student rooms. A
thoughtful design will be required as it relates to the routing of conduit in student rooms and public spaces, some of which
contain decorative or ornamental plasterwork.
In advance of this project, Ohio States energy partner, ENGIE, will be replacing the existing 100kVA transformer. The
project will then be responsible for the distribution switchboards, branch panels and circuits, and portable air conditioning
units.
B. Scope of Services
Pursuant to ORC 153.694, professional design firms selected to provide C-A/E services shall not provide any A/E
of Record services for the project for which the professional design firm was selected as the C-A/E.
The project shall follow the applicable University Sustainability Standards. https://fod.osu.edu/sites/default/files/div_18.pdf.
This project has previously studied the electrical requirements necessary for the new equipment. A copy of the study will
be presented to the shortlisted C-AE firms for preparation of their interviews.
The selected Criteria Architect/Engineer ("C-A/E"), as a portion of its required Scope of Services and prior to submitting its
proposals, will discuss and clarify with the Owner/Contracting Authority, the cost breakdown of the Architect/Engineer
Agreement detailed cost components to address the Owner's project requirements. Participate in the Encouraging
Growth, Diversity & 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: Concept and
Design Criteria, Best Value Selection, Preconstruction, Construction and Closeout, and Additional Services of all types
including Schematic Design and Design Development if a Design-Builder is not engaged to perform these services.
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Request for Qualifications (Criteria Architect/Engineer*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
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.
The project team (Owner / C-A/E / DB) will be required to utilize the University's Project Management System, for all
compatible services required by the University.
The Ohio State University is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, patients, staff, visitors,
and contractors. While not exclusive, guidelines governing safety expectations for construction/ renovation projects within
Ohio State buildings are set forth in the Building Design Standards Appendix V and are summarized here:
https://fod.osu.edu/resources, under the section titled "Construction Site Safety Requirements."
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. Experience delivering Design Build AOR or Criteria services on State construction projects
2. Experience with Higher Education renovations
3. Previous electrical distribution experience in existing buildings
For the purpose of the selection of 10 Relevant Projects in Section F of the Statement of Qualification (Form F110-330),
projects must be designed by the Lead Firm.
C. Estimated Budget / Funding D. Anticipated Schedule
State Funding: $0 Professional Services Start: 10 / 26
Other Funding: $4,700,000 Construction Notice to Proceed: 04 / 27
Construction Cost: $3,760,000 Substantial Completion of all Work: 09 / 27
Total Project Cost: $4,700,000 Professional Services Completed: 11 / 27
E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below) F. EDGE Participation Goal
1.8% to 2 Percent of initial Total A/E Fee: 5.0%
NOTE: Basic Services include: (1) Concept and Design Criteria, (2) Best Value Selection, (3) Preconstruction, and (4) Construction and
Closeout services. The Basic Fee includes all registered professional design 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. 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 Criteria A/E
Discipline: Electrical Engineering Hazardous Material Abatement Assessment
Secondary
Disciplines: Architectural
NOTE: The lead Criteria 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.
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.
* Criteria Specification writing credentials and experience.
* Experience and capabilities of creating or using Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and of using CPM
schedules as a project management resource.
* Approach to and success of using partnering and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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* Proximity of prospective firms to the project site.
* Proposer's apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of this project.
* The selected C-A/E and all its consultants must have the capability to use the Internet within their normal
business location(s) during normal business hours.
Interested Criteria 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 Enterprise(s), as a part of the C-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 Criteria 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 Criteria 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
forms signed by both parties with its Statement of Qualifications.
For all Statements of Qualifications, please identify the EDGE-certified Business Enterprises, by name, which will
participate in the delivery of the proposed professional services solicited in the RFQ.
Interested C-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.
H. 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 should be combined into one PDF file saved with the form name, project number listed on the RFQ
and your firm's name (ex. F110-330_OSU-nnnnnn_Firm Name). 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.
Statements of Qualifications must be submitted electronically by email. Submittals are limited to one email with a
maximum file size of 25 MB.
Firms are requested to identify professional registrations, memberships and credentials including: LEED GA, LEED AP,
LEED AP+, 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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Criteria Architect/Engineer Selection Rating Form
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Project Name Baker Hall Portable AC & Electrical Upgrades Proposer Firm
Project Number OSU-270055 City, State, Zip
Selection Criteria Value Score
1. Primary Firm Location, Workload and Size (Maximum 10 points)
Less than 50 miles 5
a. Proximity of firm to project site 50 miles to 100 miles 2
More than 100 miles 0
Less than $500,000 2
b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in
$5000,000 to $1,000,000 1
previous 24 months
More than $1,00,000 0
Less than 2 professionals 1
Max
c. Number of licensed professionals 2 to 10 professionals 2
= 3
More than 10 professionals 3
2. Primary Qualifications (Maximum 30 points)
Experience / ability of project manager to
a. Project management lead 0 - 10
manage scope / budget / schedule / quality
Experience / creativity of criteria designer to
b. Project criteria design lead 0 - 10
document owner's vision and requirements
Experience / ability of technical staff to create
c. Technical staff 0 - 10
accurate and complete design criteria
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 2 sample projects 0
a. Previous team collaboration 2 to 4 sample projects 2
More than 4 sample projects 5
Clarity of responsibility / communication
b. Team organization 0 - 5
demonstrated by table of organization
5. Overall Team Experience (Maximum 30 points)
Past performance as indicated by evaluations
a. Previous team performance 0 - 10
and letters of reference
Less than 3 projects 0 - 3
b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods 3 to 6 projects 4 - 6
More than 6 projects 7 - 10
Performance in completing projects within
c. Budget and schedule management 0 - 5
original construction budget and schedule
Less than 3 projects 0 - 1
d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process 3 to 6 projects 2 - 3
More than 6 projects 4 - 5
* Must be comprised of professional design services consulting firm(s) and NOT the lead firm
Subtotal
Notes: Evaluator:
Name
Signature Date
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