Campus Class Renovation

Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Administration of Project: Local Higher Education
Project Name Campus Class Renovation Response Deadline Sept. 18, 2026 1:00 PM local time
Project Location 550 E. Spring St. Columbus, OH 43215 Project Number CTI-260063
City / County Columbus / Franklin Project Manager Michele Arnold
Owner Columbus State Community College Contracting Authority Local Higher Education
Delivery Method CM at Risk Prevailing Wages State
Publish Date 8/21/2026
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 Michele Arnold at
marnold26@cscc.edu. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.
Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Michele Arnold at marnold26@cscc.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
Columbus State Community College seeks to modernize instructional spaces across its Columbus Campus to create
consistent, flexible, and technology-enabled learning environments that support student success, foster active and
collaborative learning, and respond to the evolving needs of higher education. This comprehensive classroom renovation
initiative represents a significant investment in the College's academic facilities and long-term educational mission.
The project will renovate 45-60 general-purpose classrooms located in several main campus buildings. Renovations will be
implemented in three phases across three consecutive semesters. Each phase is anticipated to consist of the renovation of
15 to 20 classrooms. Semesters anticipated to be: Autumn 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028. The project encompasses
approximately 115,000 NASF of classroom space and will be executed through a multi-phase implementation strategy.
Renovations are anticipated to occur continuously from semester to semester, with approximately 15 to 20 classrooms
completed during each phase. The College has identified swing space to support temporary classroom relocations and seeks
to minimize disruption to academic operations throughout the construction process.
Many existing classrooms no longer fully support contemporary teaching methodologies or provide a consistent experience for
students and faculty. The renovation program will create active and collaborative learning environments that encourage
student engagement, support multiple instructional modalities, integrate current instructional technology, and establish a
consistent classroom experience across the campus.
The College anticipates that the scope of work will primarily include work within existing room footprints without the increase or
reduction of room size or other changes to the perimeter walls unless required for code compliance. Within the footprint of
each classroom the scope of work will include: New ceilings, lighting, finishes (flooring, paint, window shades) furniture,
writing surfaces, access control, audio visual, wifi, and modified tele/date and power to meet new guideline locations. HVAC,
fire protection/alarm work to be limited to in-room modifications required to meet comfort and code required modifications.
Columbus State has established classroom design guidelines and has recently completed multiple classroom modernization
projects. The College expects the selected design team to build upon these proven guidelines while identifying opportunities to
enhance flexibility, improve instructional functionality, and incorporate best practices from peer institutions. While the College's
established classroom guidelines provide the foundation for the project, the College welcomes innovative ideas that improve
functionality, adaptability, sustainability, and the overall teaching and learning experience. The completed classrooms should
provide a consistent student and faculty experience while remaining adaptable to evolving pedagogical needs.
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The selected Architect/Engineer will demonstrate experience delivering higher education classroom modernization projects,
developing phased implementation strategies, and designing projects that can be efficiently procured and constructed within
occupied academic environments. Successful teams will demonstrate the ability to balance design quality, constructability,
schedule, and operational continuity while maintaining consistency with the College's established classroom guidelines.
Through this initiative, the College seeks to create a portfolio of instructional spaces that reflects its commitment to excellence
in teaching and learning. The renovated classrooms will provide welcoming, flexible, and technology enabled environments
that support faculty innovation, enhance the student learning experience, and serve the evolving needs of the College for
years to come.
B. Scope of Services
Upon award of the Agreement, commence with the development of a Program of Requirements ("POR).
While the College has identified the classrooms for renovation the selected A/E will assist in the development of a phasing
plan by semester for three consecutive semesters of renovations. The phasing plan will be driven by renovation need, room
utilization, construction efficiency, disruption minimalization, and impacts from other projects that may be happening within the
same building.
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 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: Schematic Design,
Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Bid and Award Support, Conformed Documents, Construction
Administration, Post-Construction, and Additional Services of all types. Program of Requirements to be provided by the
College prior to commencing services.
Anticipated Design and Construction Strategy:
* The College intends to perform the classroom renovations in three phases across three consecutive semesters. Each
phase is anticipated to consist of the renovation of 15 to 20 classrooms. Semesters anticipated to be: Autumn 2027,
Spring 2028 and Summer 2028.
* The selected A/E to assist the College with the identification of the specific classrooms for each phase of renovation and
then to prepare construction documents, per phase, for permitting and construction.
* The College intends to engage a Construction Manager at Risk firm to perform pre-construction schedule and estimating
support. The CMr will perform the renovations per the established three phases.
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 12 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
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.
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. Classroom Design
2. Deferred maintenance analysis of systems within the area of renovation, MEP systems, HVAC systems, Fire
Alarm systems, Fire Protection systems, etc.
3. Experience with community college and non-residential diverse student populations.
4. Design and construction administration of Construction Manager at Risk contracts following State of
Ohio/OFCC requirements.
5. Cost estimating and scheduling of similar project types.
6. Renovation of existing buildings.
7. ADA review of existing conditions and design.
8. Previous experience with local jurisdiction or similar sites
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C. Estimated Budget / Funding D. Anticipated Schedule
State Funding: $0 Professional Services Start: 12 / 26
Other Funding: $10,000,000 (Bond) Construction Notice to Proceed: 08 / 27
Construction Cost: $7,000,000 Substantial Completion of all Work: 08 / 28
Total Project Cost: $10,000,000 Professional Services Completed: 09 / 28
E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below) F. EDGE Participation Goal
6% to 10% Percent of initial Total A/E Fee: 5.0%
NOTE: 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. 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: Architecture Additional Service Discipline
Secondary Engineering Additional Service Discipline
Disciplines: Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Eng. Additional Service Discipline
Fire Protection Engineering Additional Service Discipline
Select Secondary Discipline Additional Service Discipline
Select Secondary Discipline Additional Service Discipline
Select Secondary Discipline Additional Service Discipline
Select Secondary Discipline Additional Service Discipline
Select Secondary Discipline Additional Service Discipline
Technology/Communic./Security Additional Service Discipline
Interiors/Loose Furnishings Design Additional Service Discipline
NOTE: 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.
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.
* Proximity of prospective firms to the project site.
* Specification writing credentials and experience.
* Proposer's apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of this project.
* Experience with CMr as delivery method.
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.
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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.
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: 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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Registered Design Professional Selection Rating Form
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Project Name Campus Class Renovation Proposer Firm
Project Number CTI-260063 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 150 miles 2
More than 150 miles 0
Less than $5,000,000 2
b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in
$5,000,000 to $10,000,000 1
previous 24 months
More than $10,000,000 0
Less than 3 professionals 0
Max
c. Number of licensed professionals 3 to 6 professionals 2
= 3
More than 6 professionals 3
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 - 10
achieve owner's vision and requirements
Experience / ability of technical staff to create Max
c. Technical staff 0 - 5
fully coordinated construction documents = 20
Experience / ability of field representative to
d. Construction administration staff 0 - 5
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 3 sample projects 1
Max
a. Previous team collaboration 3 to 4 sample projects 2
= 3
More than 4 sample projects 3
Registered LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects 1 Max
b. LEED** Registered / Certified project experience
Certified LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects 2 = 2
Training and knowledge 1 Max
c. BIM project experience
Direct project experience 3 = 3
Clarity of responsibility / communication
d. 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 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 2 projects 0 - 1
d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process 2 to 4 projects 2 - 3
More than 4 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
** Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design administered by Green Business Certification Inc.(TM)
Notes: Evaluator:
Name
Signature Date
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