Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Administration of Project: Local Higher Education
Project Name Athletics Renovation Project
Project Location 940 Second Street
City / County Portsmouth / Scioto
Owner
Shawnee State University
Delivery Method Multiple Prime Contracting
Publish Date 5/29/2026
Response Deadline 6/12/2026
5:00 PM local time
Project Number
SSUL26-002
Project Manager
John Temponeras
Contracting Authority Local Higher Education
Prevailing Wages State
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 Beth Rockwell at
brockwell2@shawnee.edu. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.
Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to John Temponeras at jtemponeras@shawnee.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
New and existing structures and infrastructure associated with Shawnee State University’s 30-acre athletic complex that
includes football stadium, track, baseball stadium, softball stadium and multi-purpose fields. Parking, traffic patterns,
security, and upgrades to existing utility infrastructure is also to be considered.
Development to include existing main campus venues of soccer/lacrosse and the Rhodes Athletic Center along with a
new multi-sport facility to be located at either main campus or the athletic complex.
The A/E firm is to demonstrate knowledge of current NCAA Division II sports including, but not limited to: football,
basketball, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball and volleyball.
Design services are requested to start immediately and prepare bid documents by September 30, 2026. Construction is to
begin by November, 2026.
B. Scope of Services
Upon award of agreement, A/E will 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.
F110-02-2026-JAN
Publish Date: 5/29/2026
Page 1 of 4
Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional) continued
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.
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. Coordinate and collaborate with the committee stakeholders and develop a mission, vision, and actionable
plan for these athletic renovations, etc.
2. Full A/E design services to include interior renovation, including all relevant assessments of existing
conditions, as outlined per standard OFCC requirements.
3. Help to solidify project delivery system, phasing as required to align with available funding, and scheduling
of the project with consideration to the ongoing operations of the existing facility and associated programs.
4. Construction administration services through construction completion and project close-out.
C. Estimated Budget / Funding
State Funding:
$0
Other Funding:
$TBD
Construction Cost: $22.5 million
Total Project Cost: $25 million
D. Anticipated Schedule
Professional Services Start:
Construction Notice to Proceed:
Substantial Completion of all Work:
Professional Services Completed:
07 / 26
10 / 26
07 / 29
12 / 29
E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)
6% to 7%
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
Select Primary Discipline
Disciplines:
Structural Engineering
Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Eng.
Fire Protection Engineering
HVAC Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
H. Additional Service Providers Required
Program of Requirements
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.
F110-02-2026-JAN
Publish Date: 5/29/2026
Page 2 of 4
Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional) continued
• 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.
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.
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.
F110-02-2026-JAN
Publish Date: 5/29/2026
Page 3 of 4
Registered Design Professional Selection Rating Form
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Project Name
Project Number SSUL26-002
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 150 miles
150 miles to 300 miles
More than 300 miles
Less than $200,000
$200,000 to $500,000
More than $500,000
Less than 2 professionals
2 to 6 professionals
More than 6 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
b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation*
Experience / ability of key consultants to
perform effectively and collaboratively
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 2 sample projects
2 to 6 sample projects
More than 6 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 2 projects
2 to 6 projects
More than 6 projects
Performance in completing projects within
original construction budget and schedule
Less than 2 projects
2 to 6 projects
More than 6 projects
Value
Score
5
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
3
Max
=3
0 - 10
0 - 10
0-5
0-5
Max
= 20
0 - 15
0-5
1
2
3
Max
=3
1
Max
2
=2
1
Max
3
=3
0-2
0 - 10
0-3
4-6
7 - 10
0-5
0-1
2-3
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.
** Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design administered by Green Business Certification Inc.™
Notes:
Evaluator:
Name
Subtotal
Signature
Date
F110-02-2026-JAN
Publish Date: 5/29/2026
Page 4 of 4
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.