Hebron Fish Hatchery Improvements - Phase 2

Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Administration of Project: Local Agency
Hebron Fish Hatchery Improvements -
Project Name Phase 2 Response Deadline 7/1/26 4:00pm local time
Project Location Hebron Fish Hatchery Project Number DNR-270002
City / County Hebron / Licking County Project Manager David Kirschner
Owner Ohio Department of Natural Resources Contracting Authority Local Agency
Delivery Method General Contracting Prevailing Wages State
Publish Date Entered By Procurement
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 the Division of Engineering at
engineering@dnr.ohio.gov. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.
Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to the Division of Engineering at engineering@dnr.ohio.gov 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 in the Q&A document.
Project Overview
A. Project Description
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife operates six (6) fish hatcheries in Ohio. These
hatcheries are essential to raising quality fish to stock public waters statewide. Without these hatcheries there would be a
significant reduction in the number of a variety of fish produced and stocked, leading to a reduction in quality fishing
opportunities for Ohio's anglers.
ODNR intends to procure Architect / Engineering Services for the second phase of a renovation project at Hebron State
Fish Hatchery, located in Licking County, Ohio. Phase 1, currently underway, includes the installation of new water line(s)
between the Hebron Fish Hatchery system and Buckeye Lake, which serves as the source of the hatchery's water supply.
The project scope for Phase 2 includes the installation of new drum filters, construction of a new filter building, updated
electrical service to additional ponds, replacement of the existing pole barn and replacement of iron filters. Water filtration
through the installation of drum filters and a new filter building is necessary to limit the introduction of undesirable fish and
debris to Hebron Fish Hatchery from the source water. The original drum filtration system was abandoned in 2012 and
alternative approaches currently being used are proving to be inefficient.
In addition to the above focus on water quality and filtration improvements, this project phase will provide electric service
to additional ponds and support Hatchery operations through the replacement of an aged pole barn used for storage and
replacement of iron filters in the holding house.
As scope and associated costs are solidified, projects of similar types, scope and budget may be added or removed as
ODNR initiatives and funding allow.
B. Scope of Services
Relevant historical reports, assessments, and as-built drawings will be provided only to shortlisted firms. Additional
documentation will not be provided during the initial RFQ phase of the selection process.
The selected firm shall apply for and obtain all necessary regulatory permits, maintain current estimates of probable
construction costs through the design phase, and provide construction administration services. Permitting and/or
coordination with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS),
ODNR Dam Safety Program, ODNR Division of Wildlife, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO), and the local floodplain administrators will be required. The selected firm will provide the
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engineering analysis and calculations needed to advance the design, including structural, geotechnical, and hydraulics
engineering.
All design and construction shall comply with the current editions of all applicable national, state, and local codes, as well
as accessibility standards, including ADA, ICC A117.1, and the ABA Outdoor Developed Areas Guidelines. The Ohio
Department of Natural Resources Division of Engineering has developed a set of design guidelines for construction
projects. It is expected that all architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors will be familiar with these design
guidelines which will serve as the preference for all construction projects when developing final project specifications. A
complete set of current guidelines is available at https://ohiodnr.gov/business-and-industry/services-to-business-
industry/design-guidelines-all.
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 8 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.
As scope and associated costs are solidified, projects of similar types, scope, and budget may be added or removed as
ODNR initiatives and funding allow. Accordingly, the contract with the selected firm may be extended and amended to meet
the goals of ODNR's Capital Improvements Program.
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 Fish Hatchery Operations and renovation work
2. Experience in design and construction of water filtration systems
3. Experience with electrical system renovations and new installations
4. Experience with mechanical system renovations and new installations
5. Experience with water sourcing and performing water quality analyses
6. Experience performing geotechnical analyses
7. Experience performing structural analyses
8. Experience with environmental analyses and permitting
9. Experience with State of Ohio and/or other public-sector construction delivery methods
10. Experience with commissioning and quality assurance testing
C. Estimated Budget / Funding D. Anticipated Schedule
State Funding: $4,500,000.00 Professional Services Start: 10 / 26
Other Funding: $Dollar Amount Construction Notice to Proceed: 11 / 27
Construction Cost: $3,870,000.00 Substantial Completion of all Work: 11 / 28
Total Project Cost: $4,500,000.00 Professional Services Completed: 11 / 29
E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below) F. EDGE Participation Goal
6.0% to 8.0% 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.
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G. Basic Service Providers Required (see note below) H. Additional Service Providers Required
Lead A/E Discipline: Engineering Geotechnical Services
Secondary Architecture Construction Testing
Disciplines: Civil Engineering Aquaculture
Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Eng. Process & Controls Engineering Commissioning
Environmental Services
Fish Hatchery Design Services
Cultural Resources
Enter Secondary Discipline
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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.
* 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 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.
Interested A/E firms shall provide a plan outlining how they will integrate design and construction documents with ODNR's
GIS database and asset inventory.
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.
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Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
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 Hebron Fish Hatchery Improvements Phase 2 Proposer Firm
Project Number DNR-270002 City, State, Zip
Selection Criteria Value Score
1. Primary Firm Location, Workload and Size (Maximum 10 points)
Less than 100 miles 5
a. Proximity of firm to project site 100 miles to 150 miles 2
More than 150 miles 0
Less than $1,000,000 2
b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in
$1,000,000 to $2,000,000 1
previous 24 months
More than $2,000,000 0
Less than 4 professionals 1
Max
c. Number of licensed professionals 4 to 8 professionals 2
= 3
More than 8 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 - 5
achieve owner's vision and requirements
Experience / ability of technical staff to create Max
c. Technical staff 0 - 10
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 6 sample projects 2
= 3
More than 6 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 4 projects 0 - 3
b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods 4 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 4 projects 0 - 1
d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process 4 to 6 projects 2 - 3
More than 6 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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