DAS Facility Improvements FY27

Location:	Ohio
Posted:	May 1, 2026
Due:	May 22, 2026
Agency:	Ohio Facility Construction Commission
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	Varies
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Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Administration of Project: Ohio Facilities Construction Commission

Project Name DAS Facility Improvements FY27

Project Location Central Ohio Facilities

City / County Columbus / Franklin

Owner

Dept of Administrative Services

Delivery Method CM at Risk

Publish Date 4/30/2026

Response Deadline May 22, 2026 2:00 PM local time

Project Number

Various, See Below

Project Manager

Phillip Haley

Contracting Authority OFCC

Prevailing Wages State

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

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 OFCC Procurement at

procurement@ofcc.ohio.gov. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.

Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to OFCC Procurement at Procurement@ofcc.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 on the Q&A document

Project Overview

A. Project Description

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (ODAS), Office of Properties and Facilities (OPF), is seeking to engage

A/E firms to provide Survey/Assessment, Design, Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Bidding and Procurement

Assistance, and Construction Administration (CA) services for a range of major facility upgrades/renovations/repair needs

across its managed building portfolio. These services will support the FY 27/28 biennium funding cycle, beginning with a

comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment in FY 26. Based on the findings of this assessment and prioritization by the

ODAS, the selected firm(s) will proceed with design and construction administration for the approved scope of work. The

buildings included in this RFQ, along with their associated project numbers, are listed as follows:

DAS-260015 Front Facility Improvements FY27

25 South Front Street

Columbus, Franklin County

State Funding:

Estimated Construction Cost:

$12,410,000.00

$10,725,000.00

DAS-260016 Riffe Facility Improvements FY27

Vern Riffe Center for Gov’t and the Arts

77 South High Street

Columbus, Franklin County

State Funding:

Estimated Construction Cost:

$41,350,000.00

$36,100,000.00

DAS-260018 SOCC Facility Improvements FY27

State of Ohio Computer Center (SOCC)

1320 Arthur E. Adams Drive

Columbus, Franklin County

State Funding:

Estimated Construction Cost:

$14,810,000.00

$12,800,000.00

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DAS-260021 Rhodes Facility Improvements FY27

James A. Rhodes State Office Tower

30 East Broad Street

Columbus, Franklin County

State Funding:

Estimated Construction Cost:

$35,430,000.00

$31,075,000.00

DAS-260022 Surface Facility Improvements FY27

Office Services Building

4200 Surface Road

Columbus, Franklin County

State Funding:

Estimated Construction Cost:

$3,600,000.00

$2,900,000.00

DAS-260023 NHC Facility Improvements FY27

North High Complex

35 East Chestnut Street & 246 North High Street

Columbus, Franklin County

State Funding:

Estimated Construction Cost:

$24,400,000.00

$21,275,000.00

It is anticipated that the top six (6) ranked A/E teams will be shortlisted for interviews. Selection of an A/E team for one or

multiple projects will be at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority and the Owner. Projects and associated services

may be awarded and implemented on a slightly staggered schedule and will utilize the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR)

delivery method for the construction contract(s). Each project will be executed under a separate professional services

agreement and will result in a separate construction contract.

PHASE 1 – FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT:

Upon execution of the A/E contract, the selected A/E firm will commence a comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment of

the assigned property or properties. This assessment will include an evaluation of the overall site, building envelope, physical

plant, and the current operations and maintenance programs associated with the main residence, ancillary buildings, and site

grounds. Based on the findings of this assessment, the A/E will develop a prioritized scope of work with associated cost

estimates. DAS will use this information to help establish the proposed scope of work for the FY 27/28 biennium funding cycle.

During this phase, the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) will also be procured. The A/E will provide best-value selection

assistance for the CMR procurement as part of its responsibilities in this phase.

PHASE 2A – DESIGN/CA PRIORITY WORK/KNOWN SCOPE:

DAS is currently completing a multi-year infrastructure improvement and preventive maintenance program generally based on

findings from previous facility condition assessments. Subject to the prioritization of ODAS, selected remaining outstanding

scope items and/or other new priority items will be incorporated into the FY 27 Improvement projects. Funding for these efforts

is expected to be allocated through the FY 27/28 biennium budget beginning in October 2026. At that time, a professional

services amendment will be executed to include design services, GMP proposal and amendment review, subcontractor buyout

review, and construction management services for the existing known scope of work. The extent of this amendment will be

subject to the final funding amount approved in the FY 27/28 capital bill. This work is anticipated to progress generally in

parallel with the new Facility Condition Assessment activities, though schedules may shift slightly depending on funding

release, planning needs, and project prioritization.

PHASE 3 – PRIORITY SCOPE FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT:

Based on the results of the Phase 1 Facility Condition Assessment, the A/E will prioritize the recommended scope of work and

identify the highest-priority items that can be executed using the remaining available funding for the building. At that time, an

additional professional services amendment will be executed to incorporate design services, GMP proposal and amendment

review, subcontractor buyout review, and construction management services for the approved high-priority scope of work that

is able to be performed with any residual funding available after the phase 2 work has been contracted.

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B. Scope of Services

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.

PHASE 1 – FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT

The Facility Condition Assessment scope of work will include, at a minimum, the following:

1. Conduct a comprehensive engineering and architectural analysis of the property, physical plant, and current

operations and maintenance programs. The analysis shall include all elements within the property boundary,

including but not limited to: building envelope(s), interior building systems, structural systems, signage, sidewalks,

HVAC systems, electrical systems, security systems, lighting and lighting controls, life safety systems, plumbing

systems, utility service connections, operations and maintenance programs (including maintenance and service

contracts), elevators, restrooms, landscaping, and all other major building components.

The selected A/E shall access as many areas as feasible to gather sufficient data to accurately determine the

condition of each system. Existing conditions must be documented through photographs of all relevant building

systems, components, and identified deficiencies.

The A/E shall interview key staff, as needed – including facility managers and maintenance personnel to collect

operational insights and maintenance history for critical systems and components.

Additionally, the A/E shall review all available building documentation, including prior surveys, construction and repair

drawings, past evaluations, ongoing maintenance and repair projects, ongoing renovations, preventive maintenance

assessments, and recent condition reports.

2. Review and update the existing Owner-maintained building system and component inventories. ODAS/OPF

maintains an electronic inventory of building systems and components, including location details, manufacturer

information, model numbers, serial numbers, and other identifying data. The A/E shall verify the accuracy of this

inventory, update it as necessary, and provide an assessment of each system, component, and piece of equipment

indicating its estimated position within its expected lifecycle.

3. Review and evaluate the existing maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance programs for the property.

ODAS/OPF maintains written operations and maintenance programs for all building systems and components at each

facility.

4. Develop a comprehensive list of recommended projects for improvements, repairs, renovations, and capital

improvements based on the data collected in Phase 1. Each recommendation shall include an estimated cost and

shall be categorized by priority.

5. Prepare a written report that provides a clear and accurate assessment of current conditions, identified deficiencies,

recommended projects, prioritization of those projects, a multi-year scheduling timeline, and the estimated cost

associated with each recommended action.

6. Develop a companion spreadsheet to supplement the written report. The spreadsheet shall list all recommended

improvements, repairs, renovations, and capital projects necessary to address deficiencies and other identified needs

from this assessment. It shall include estimated construction costs and other relevant details, which will be further

defined upon award.

PHASE 2/3 – FY 27/28 RENOVATION: BASIC AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN, BIDDING AND

CONSTRUCTION ADMIN

The delivery method will be Construction Manager at Risk (CMR). Upon commencement of the design phase, 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 as expected for a multi-

scope, renovation, Construction manager at Risk delivered project. The complete scope of A/E responsibilities for

CMR-delivered projects is defined in the document titled “A/E Scope of Services (CM at Risk Project),” which is available

on the OFCC website. This will be contracted by A/E amendment once exact scopes are identified and funding is

procured. Estimated construction costs per site are included on pages 1 & 2, and A/E basic fee percentages and work

hour commitments are shown in the table on page 4. These will be used as parameters for development and fee

negotiations for the A/E amendments.

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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.

During the construction period, provide not less than Reference Table Below 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. Note: hours stated below in

table are considered part of the A/E’s Basic Services.

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. Identify Relevant Project’s Delivery Method (MP, GC, CMR, DB)

2. Identify Firm’s Role on the Relevant Project (AOR, CMA, OA, CMR, DB, GC, Trade)

3. State of Ohio OFCC (Standard Documents / OAKS CI) experience

4. Facility / Property Condition Assessments

5. Maintenance of mid- & high-rise office buildings in urban environments

6. Secure Government Facilities

7. Experience with MEP systems with BAC systems

8. Experience with Building Façade Restoration

9. Experience with Fire Alarm systems

10. Experience with Tenant Buildouts / Office renovations

Professional services are expected to commence following Controlling Board approval and execution of the A/E contract. The

design of the various scope components is expected to be sequenced, with higher-priority items being designed first and

implemented by the selected CMR while design efforts continue on remaining components. Phase 1 and Phase 2 activities are

expected to overlap substantially, with the Facility Condition Assessment, design services, and construction administration

services occurring generally in parallel. CMR procurement is expected to occur concurrently with A/E procurement, with the

CMR’s preconstruction services commencing alongside the A/E’s professional services, with onboarding complete

approximately in October 2026. The budgets per project are identified in Section A – Project Description. The substantial

completion and professional services completion dates are based on two 12-month construction durations for Phase 2 and

Phase 3, respectively. Actual durations will be determined once the work is designed, priced, and bid by the CMR and may

vary from initial projections.

Please note that this procurement covers the Central Ohio facilities only. A separate procurement will be issued for

the Frank J. Lausche Building in Cleveland. Interested firms must submit a separate Statement of Qualifications

(SOQ) for that project.

The table below identifies the information referenced in Section E, as well as the required Construction Administration (CA)

hourly commitment broken down by building/site. Because multiple A/E teams will be selected, with the possibility of firms

being awarded more than one site on a case-by-case basis, the table shall be interpreted as establishing the requirements and

fee expectations per individual building. If an A/E firm is awarded multiple sites, each building shall be treated as a separate,

stand-alone contract. The requirements outlined in the table apply individually to each building, regardless of whether a single

firm is awarded one or multiple sites. The State reserves the right to negotiate reduced fees if a firm is awarded more than one

site. Firms should not assume or rely on overlapping or shared hours between sites in the event of multiple awards.

Project Number Building Name

DAS-260015 25 South Front

DAS-260016 Vern Riffe Center for the Arts

DAS-260018 State of Ohio Computer Center

DAS-260021 James ARhodes State Office Tower

DAS-260022 4200 Surface Road

DAS-260023 North High Complex

Es tim ate d

A/EBasic Fee % Range

7.00% to 7.25%

7.75% to 8.00%

7.00% to 7.25%

7.75% to 8.00%

7.50% to 7.75%

6.75% to 7.00%

Weekly Hour Commitment

Re quire m e nt

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C. Estimated Budget / Funding

State Funding:

$See Section A for per project costs

Other Funding:

Construction Cost: $See Section A for per project costs

Total Project Cost: $N/A

D. Anticipated Schedule

Professional Services Start:

Construction Notice to Proceed:

Substantial Completion of all Work:

Professional Services Completed:

10 / 26

05 / 27

06 / 29

09 / 29

E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)

Reference Table Pg 4

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

Engineering

Disciplines:

Structural Engineering

Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Eng.

Fire Protection Engineering

H. Additional Service Providers Required

Surveys / Facility Condition Assessment

Environmental Testing and Analysis

Enter Secondary 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.

• 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.

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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
2026/04/30	2026/05/22	Varies	Department of Administrative Services	OFCC	DAS Facility Improvements FY27	A/E	Varies	N/A	TBD

DAS Facility Improvements FY27

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