Richfield Facility Renovations

Location:	Ohio
Posted:	Jan 28, 2026
Agency:	Ohio Facility Construction Commission
Type of Contract:	Awards
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	AGO-250001
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Request for Qualifications (Architect / Engineer)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Administration of Project: Ohio Facilities Construction Commission

Project Name Richfield Facility Renovations

Response Deadline 10/8/2024

2:00 pm local time

Project Location 4055 Highlander Parkway

Project Number

AGO-250001

City / County Richfield / Summit

Project Manager

Brett Woodring

Owner

Ohio Attorney General

Contracting Authority OFCC

Delivery Method General Contracting

Prevailing Wages State

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

No. of electronic copies requested (PDF)

Submit the requested number of Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) directly to OFCC Procurement at

procurement@ofcc.ohio.com . 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.com 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 purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to obtain Professional, Architectural/Engineering (A/E) services for

the design of renovations for Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Richfield facility. The scope of work for this project

includes parking lot replacement(s), including but not limited to, asphalt paving, concrete sidewalks/aprons, exterior stair

replacement, concrete pads, curbs, and drain basins.

The scope of the project also includes interior renovations of OPOTA workspaces, classrooms, administrative, and

auxiliary spaces converted to BCI functional spaces. The interior renovations scope of work will include, but is not limited

to, MEP & Technology, Fire Protection, lighting modifications to support layout changes, and finishings & furniture.

All aspects of the project and related issues will be implemented and operated consistently with Attorney General’s Office

and Bureau of Criminal Investigations policies and procedures.

The Owner or Contracting Authority may require the A/E to conduct background checks of its employees, agents,

representatives, and subcontractors that will be on-site during the term of the Project as directed by the Owner or

Contracting Authority. The cost of the background checks will be borne by the A/E. The Contracting Authority or Owner

may require the A/E to exclude the A/E’s employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractors based on the background

check results. Upon request of the Owner or Contracting Authority, the A/E will do a background check of its new

employees, agents, representatives, and subcontractors that will be on site during the term of the Contract.

B. Scope of Services

Upon award of the Agreement, the selected Architect/Engineer (A/E) will commence by developing the Program of

Requirements (POR) with the owner.

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 Architect/Engineer 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

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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 above 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 Project Delivery Method (MP, GC, CMR, DB)

2. Identify Role on Project (AOR, CMA, OA, CMR, DB, GC, Trade)

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

4. Experience with roadway / parking lot design

5. MEP and Fire Protection renovations in +30,000 SF facilities

6. Renovations in occupied secure facilities

C. Estimated Budget / Funding

State Funding:

$3,728,105.00

Other Funding:

Construction Cost: $3,258,400.00

Total Project Cost: $3,728,105.00

D. Anticipated Schedule

Professional Services Start:

Construction Notice to Proceed:

Substantial Completion of all Work:

Professional Services Completed:

01 / 25

10 / 25

08 / 26

10 / 26

E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)

8.50% to 8.75%

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 professional design 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:

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Eng.

Fire Protection Engineering

Technology/Communications/Security

Interiors/Loose Furnishings Design

H. Additional Service Providers Required

Surveying

Quality Assurance Testing

Special Inspections (OBC)

Air Testing & Balancing

NOTE: The lead A/E shall be (1) an architect registered pursuant to ORC Chapter 4703, (2) a landscape architect registered pursuant to ORC

Chapter 4703, or a (3) professional engineer or (4) professional surveyor licensed pursuant to ORC Chapter 4733.

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.

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• 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.

• LEED and BIM criteria will not be evaluated for this selection. A score of zero has been prefilled on the

score sheet.

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. Also, please insert the

project number and firm name followed by “SOQ” in the email subject line.

Statements of Qualifications must be submitted electronically by email. Submittals are limited to one email with a

maximum file size of 25 MB.

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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Architect / Engineer Selection Rating Form

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Project Name Richfield Facility Renovations

Project Number AGO-250001

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 25 miles

25 miles to 50 miles

More than 50 miles

Less than $500,000

$500,000 to $2,000,000

More than $2,000,000

Less than 3 professionals

3 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

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 4 sample projects

4 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 4 projects

4 to 6 projects

More than 6 projects

Performance in completing projects within

original construction budget and schedule

Less than 3 projects

3 to 6 projects

More than 6 projects

Value

Score

Max

0 - 10

0-5

0 - 10

Max

= 20

0 - 15

0-5

Max

0-2

0 - 10

0-3

4-6

7 - 10

0-5

0-1

2-3

4-5

* Must be comprised of professional design services 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

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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
9/23/2024	10/8/2024	AGO-250001	Ohio Attorney General	OFCC	Richfield Facility Renovations	A/E	$3,728,105	N/A	Bialosky + Partners Architects; Abbot Studios architects + planners + designers; Weber Murphy Fox

Richfield Facility Renovations

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