KSU East Liverpool Nursing Program Relocation Study

Location:	Ohio
Posted:	Apr 23, 2026
Due:	May 15, 2026
Agency:	Ohio Facility Construction Commission
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	KSU-26S302
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Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Administration of Project: Local Higher Education

KSU East Liverpool Nursing Program

Project Name Relocation Study

Project Location East Liverpool

City / County East Liverpool / Columbiana

Owner

Kent State University

Delivery Method General Contracting

No. of paper copies requested (stapled, not bound)

Response Deadline May 15, 2026 11:00am local time

Project Number

KSU-26S302

Project Manager

Charmaine Iwanski

Contracting Authority Local Higher Education

Prevailing Wages State

No. of electronic copies requested (PDF)

* “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 Michael Wasowski via

https://bidexpress.com. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.

Interested parties may attend a pre-proposal meeting at 11:00am Wednesday May 6, 2026 in Room 102 Harbourt Hall, 615

Loop Road, Kent, Ohio 44242.

Project Overview

A. Project Description

Kent State University is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural firms to provide professional

design and planning services for a phased renovation and space optimization project at the Kent State East Liverpool

campus. Selection will also be the basis for a future contract to provide full A/E services for the phased construction.

Purinton Hall, originally constructed in 1915 and acquired by the University in 1968, currently houses classrooms and

science laboratories supporting a range of academic programs. In 2024, the facility underwent infrastructure upgrades to

accommodate the relocation of advanced nursing and occupational therapy laboratories from the Mary Patterson Building,

addressing increasing demand for healthcare education across the state of Ohio.

As part of its ongoing strategic planning, the University is aligning campus facilities with current and projected enrollment

trends. This project represents a phased initiative supported by capital funding.

The selected firm will provide comprehensive planning services for the consolidation and relocation of nursing laboratory

and simulation lab functions and related academic spaces, encompassing approximately 10,000 gross square feet. Scope

of services is expected to include programming, space planning, phasing and feasibility analysis, and design

documentation to support future capital-funded construction project(s).

Firms should demonstrate experience with higher education facilities, healthcare or clinical learning environments

including nursing simulation labs, physical and occupational therapy laboratories, and phased project delivery.

B. Scope of Services

The Program of Requirements for this phase of work has not been developed, and work will commence with the POR.

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.

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During the construction period, provide not less than four 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.

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. LEED credentials and experience, 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. Experience with Simulation Lab Design

2. Experience with Healthcare Education Projects

3. Experience with Interior Renovations in Higher Education

4. Experience with Construction in Occupied Classroom Building

5. Experience with Phased Renovation Projects

6. Experience using the OAKS Capital Improvement Management System

C. Estimated Budget / Funding

State Funding:

$65,000 planning study

Other Funding:

Construction Cost: $0

Total Project Cost: $65,000 planning study

D. Anticipated Schedule

Professional Services Start:

Construction Notice to Proceed:

Substantial Completion of all Work:

Professional Services Completed:

09 / 26

mm / yy

12 / 26

E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)

8% to 9%

F. EDGE Participation Goal

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)

Lead A/E Discipline: Architecture

Secondary

Disciplines:

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Plumbing Engineering

H. Additional Service Providers Required

Renderings

Hazardous Materials

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.

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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.

• 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.

• Proximity of prospective firms to the project site.

• Proposer’s apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of this project.

• The selected 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 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 Enterprise(s), 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 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 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 should be combined into one PDF file named with the project number listed on the RFQ and your

firm’s 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. Provide the electronic

submittal via https://bidexpress.com.

Emailed pdfs of the Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted.

Facsimile copies of the Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted.

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Registered Design Professional Selection Rating Form

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

KSU East Liverpool Nursing Program Relocation

Project Name Study

Project Number KSU-26S302

Proposer Firm

City, State, Zip

Selection Criteria

1. Primary Firm Location, Workload and Size (Maximum 10 points)

a. Proximity of firm to project site

b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in

previous 24 months

c. Number of licensed professionals

Less than 50 miles

50 miles to 100 miles

More than 100 miles

Less than $500,000

$500,000 to $2,000,000

More than $2,000,000

Less than 5 professionals

5 to 10 professionals

More than 10 professionals

2. Primary Firm Qualifications (Maximum 30 points)

a. Project management lead

b. Project design lead

c. Technical staff

d. Construction administration staff

Experience / ability of project manager to

manage scope / budget / schedule / quality

Experience / creativity of project designer to

achieve owner’s vision and requirements

Experience / ability of technical staff to create

fully coordinated construction documents

Experience / ability of field representative to

identify and solve issues during construction

3. Key Consultant Qualifications (Maximum 20 points)

a. Key discipline leads

Experience / ability of key consultants to

perform effectively and collaboratively

b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation*

One point for every 2 percent increase in

professional services over the EDGE

participation goal

4. Overall Team Qualifications (Maximum 10 points)

a. Previous team collaboration

b. LEED** Registered / Certified project experience

c. BIM project experience

d. Team organization

Less than 5 sample projects

5 to 8 sample projects

More than 8 sample projects

Registered LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects

Certified LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects

Training and knowledge

Direct project experience

Clarity of responsibility / communication

demonstrated by table of organization

5. Overall Team Experience (Maximum 30 points)

a. Previous team performance

b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods

c. Budget and schedule management

d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process

Past performance as indicated by

evaluations and letters of reference

Less than 5 projects

5 to 8 projects

More than 8 projects

Performance in completing projects within

original construction budget and schedule

Less than 5 projects

5 to 8 projects

More than 8 projects

Value

Max

0 - 10

0-5

0 - 10

Max

= 20

0-5

0 - 15

0-5

Max

0-2

0 - 10

0-3

4-6

7 - 10

0-5

0-1

2-3

4-5

Score

* 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.

** Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design administered by Green Business Certification Inc.™

Notes:

Evaluator:

Name

Subtotal

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Signature

Publish Date: 4/23/2026

Date

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Publish Date	Due Date	Number	Owner	Contractring Authority	Project Name	Primary Service	Estimated Project Cost	Q&A	Short List	Notes
2026/04/23	5/15/2026	KSU-26S302	Kent State University	Local Higher Education	KSU East Liverpool Nursing Program Relocation Study	A/E	$65,000	N/A	TBD

KSU East Liverpool Nursing Program Relocation Study

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