North Towers Renovations

Location:	Ohio
Posted:	Nov 25, 2025
Agency:	Ohio Facility Construction Commission
Type of Contract:	Awards
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	OSU-250125
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Request for Qualifications (CM at Risk Contract)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Administration of Project: Local Higher Education

Project Name North Towers Renovations

Drackett Tower (0189), Taylor Tower

Project Location (0268)

City / County Columbus / Franklin

Owner

The Ohio State University

Delivery Method CM at Risk

No. of paper copies requested (stapled, not bound) 0

Response Deadline 11/11/2025

2:00 PM local time

Project Number

OSU-250125

Project Manager

Todd Henderly

Contracting Authority The Ohio State University

Prevailing Wages

State

No. of electronic copies requested (PDF)

Submit the Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) via email to

North_Towers_Renovation_Study_-_Jones_Taylor_and_D.01_Selection1@docs.e-builder.net

In the subject line, include the project number and name for the RFQ you are responding to. See Section G of this RFQ for

additional submittal instructions.

Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Todd Henderly at henderly.8@osu.edu with the project number and name

included in the subject line (no phone calls please). Questions will be answered and posted to Opportunities page on the

OFCC website at Project Opportunities 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 State University is soliciting qualifications from Construction Management (CM) firms to provide preconstruction

services and, if selected, construction management services for the upcoming renovation of Taylor, Drackett, and Jones

Towers.

These three 13-story residence halls, each approximately 130,000 SF, were constructed in the 1960s using reinforced

concrete structures with brick and masonry exteriors and low floor to floor heights.

Project Scope

The primary objective of this project is to address deferred maintenance by replacing aging mechanical, electrical,

plumbing, and fire protection systems. In addition, the project will include interior renovations and refreshes of student-

occupied floors and common spaces, enhancing the overall residential experience.

Project Approach

As part of preconstruction, the selected CM will validate the feasibility of fully vacating each building for a 14 month period

(one academic year plus summer) to allow construction to proceed one building at a time. Both design and construction

are anticipated to be phased accordingly.

Contracting Strategy

It is the University’s intent to structure this effort as a single project encompassing preconstruction and construction

services for the in-scope towers. However, OSU reserves the right to award phases and buildings separately (e.g.,

preconstruction only, construction of Taylor only, etc.), at its sole discretion.

Professional design services are being acquired by the Contracting Authority under a separate contract. The Architect of

Record will participate in the CMR interview and selection process. A robust project team (A/E, Owner, CM) collaboration

is expected throughout preconstruction and construction phases to ensure creative solutions that align with Owner’s

aesthetic and functional goals are explored and best-value decisions are made.

The Program of Requirements (“POR”) will be developed as a part of this project by the Architect/Engineer (“A/E”).

All aspects of the project and related issues will be implemented and operated consistent with the Contracting

Authority/Owner’s policies and procedures.

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This project is required to be designed and delivered within a collaborative BIM-enabled environment following The Ohio

State University BIM Project Delivery Standards. The Primary firm submitting for the project will be required to have the

BIM expertise capable of meeting the aforementioned standards. The Ohio State University BIM Project Delivery

Standards can be accessed via the OSU FOD website: BIM Project Delivery Standards.

The minimum required BIM Use Cases for this project are noted below. Details on the BIM Uses Cases are outlined in

Section 2 of the Ohio State University BIM Project Delivery Standards.

Design BIM Use Case

2.3.1.1. Model Authoring – Design Intent BIMs (Required for the

Architectural team and the Engineering team)

2.3.1.2. Model Authoring – Design Intent BIMs (Required for the

architectural team, preferred for the engineering team)

2.3.2. Existing Conditions Documentation/Modeling

2.3.3. Program of Requirements (PoR) Validation

2.3.4. Site Design

2.3.5. Model Based User Group Meetings/Reviews

2.3.6. Sustainability (Energy Modeling/Simulation and

Performance)/ Design Simulation/Analysis

2.3.7. Clash Prevention

2.3.8 Quantity Schedule

Construct BIM Use Case

2.4.1. Model Authoring – Trade Coordination BIMs

2.4.2. Model Authoring – Shop/Fabrication BIMs

2.4.3. Clash Detection

2.4.4. Model-based Scheduling (Sequencing/Simulation)

2.4.5. Model-based Estimating (Quantification/Cost Estimating)

2.4.6. Site Analysis Planning

Required Additional Notes

Required

Additional Notes

Not required, although desired

Not Required, although desired

The minimum required deliverables for this project are noted below. Details on the BIM deliverables are outlined in

Section 4 of the Ohio State University BIM Project Delivery Standards

Deliverable

BIM Execution Plan

Design Intent BIMs

Revit Model Rule Set Results

Interim Architectural and Structural

Conformed Design Intent BIMs

Project Base Point

Conformed Design Intent BIMs

Interim Asset Worksheet

Final Asset Worksheet

Required

Please note, OSU has also enlisted extended services within the A/E contract to aid in creation of a more robust model for

purposes of supporting the goal of driving a cleaner more problem free construction experience.

This project includes asset tagging. The Primary firm submitting for the project is required to have the expertise capable of

meeting this prerequisite and is responsible to support their subcontractors to meet this requirement. The Asset Tagging

Process Diagram, Asset Worksheet Template, and LOD Matrix can be accessed via the OSU FOD website

(https://fod.osu.edu/resources) under Design Guidelines, Specifications, Standards; Specifications and Standards;

Building Information Modeling (BIM).

B. Scope of Services

The project and construction budget as listed in this RFQ is to be determined. The University has completed a study of

the project and each respective shortlisted firm will be provided a copy of the study. It is anticipated that the

preconstruction stage of this project shall formally validate final scope of renovation and set the project budget.

The project has been approved for design and preconstruction services only. This request is for Construction Manager at

Risk (“CM”) to assist with preconstruction to establish the schematic design concept and begin design development. The

university may amend the CM contract upon approval for construction documents, bidding, construction contract

administration and post-construction services.

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The selected Construction Manager at Risk, as a portion of its required Scope of Services and prior to submitting its

proposal, will discuss and clarify with the Contracting Authority/Owner, the breakdown of the Agreement detailed cost

components, to address the Owner’s project requirements and refine the project schedule. 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 at each stage and building, provide the following categories of

services: provide continual engagement in the constructability review process for documents produced by the A/E during

the Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document stages. The team will utilize the Target Value

Budget to Target Value Design (TVD/TVB) process as the strategy to avoid redesign efforts. Develop and maintain

project and construction schedules; lead and manage the Subcontractor Prequalification and Bidding process,

Construction and Closeout Stage.

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 Construction Manager at Risk

Agreements.

The selected CM will be required to sign the standard agreement. No modifications to the requirements in the agreement

will be accepted. Required Professional Liability Insurance will be per General Conditions Articles 10.3.7 and 10.3.8.

The project shall follow the applicable University Sustainability Standards: https://fod.osu.edu/sites/default/files/div_18.pdf.

The project team (Owner / A/E / CM) will be required to utilize e-Builder, the University’s Project Management System, for

all compatible services required by the University.

The preconstruction and construction services are generally described below. Subcontracts including but not limited to

Plumbing, Fire Protection, HVAC, Electrical and AV/Technology will be awarded by the CM to prequalified vendors using

a competitive process. The parties will engage in an "open book" pricing method in which all subcontracted work shall be

based upon competitive pricing that will be reviewed by the Contracting Authority/Owner, the A/E and the CM. The

Contracting Authority/Owner shall have access to all books, records, documents and other data in the CM's possession

related to itself, its subcontractors and material suppliers pertaining to bidding, pricing or performance of the Agreement.

Preconstruction Services: The CM will work cooperatively with the Contracting Authority/Owner, A/E, and Project Team,

and will provide, among other services, schedule development, estimate development, Guaranteed Maximum Price

(GMP) proposal, subcontractor prequalification and bidding, constructability review, permits, budgeting, Target Value

Budget/Target Value Design, and preconstruction planning throughout the preconstruction stages. When the drawings

and specifications are at the stage of completion specified in the Agreement, such partially completed documents (the

"Basis Documents") shall be provided to the CM, together with the A/E's detailed listing of any incomplete design

elements and the A/E’s statement of intended scope with respect to such incomplete elements (the "Design Intent

Statement"). Contingent upon the Contracting Authority’s approval of the GMP, the parties will enter into an amendment to

the Agreement establishing the Contract Sum (“GMP Amendment”). If the proposed Contract Sum exceeds the Project

Budget established for construction, then the Contracting Authority may terminate the agreement with the CM and seek

proposals from other firms for completion of the Project.

Construction Services: The CM shall construct the Project pursuant to the construction documents and in accordance with

the schedule requirements. The CM shall hold all subcontracts and shall be fully responsible for the means and methods

of construction, project safety, project completion within the schedule agreed upon in the preconstruction phase,

compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including monitoring compliance with all EDGE, equal employment,

and prevailing wage requirements, and submitting monthly reports of these activities to the Contracting Authority. All

subcontracts shall be on the subcontract form prescribed by OAC Section 153:1-03-02. The Contracting Authority

reserves the right to approve the CM’s selection of subcontractors and any supplemental terms to the form subcontract.

The Ohio State University is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, patients, staff, visitors

and contractors. While not exclusive, guidelines governing safety expectations for construction/ renovation projects within

Ohio State buildings are set forth in the Building Design Standards Appendix V and are summarized here:

https://fod.osu.edu/resources, under the section titled “Construction Site Safety Requirements.”

Closeout Services: The closeout for this project is required to be delivered in an electronic cloud-based format using e-

Builder Project Management System and adhere to The Ohio State University Project Closeout Standards. The Ohio

State University Project Closeout Standards can be accessed via the OSU FOD vender resource website

(https://fod.osu.edu/resources) under Post Construction / Close Out.

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The Davis Bacon Wage Rate Determination applicable to this project is part of this solicitation. The Wage Rate

Determination may be modified prior to award. Obtain the Wage Rate Determination by emailing the University Prevailing

Wage Coordinator at prevailingwage@osu.edu.

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. Full renovation of higher education residence building (high rise of greater than 5 stories)

2. CM at Risk at The Ohio State University

3. Demonstrated use of advanced collaboration and project delivery tools

(Examples: Target Value Design, BIM/VDC integration, advanced scheduling practices, and other

collaborative teaming methods)

For the purpose of the selection of 10 Relevant Projects in Section F of the Statement of Qualification (Form F110-330),

projects must have been completed by the Construction Management Firm.

Funding / Estimated Budget

Total Project Cost $TBD

Construction Cost $TBD

State Funding $0

Other Funding $TBD

Anticipated Schedule

CM Preconstruction Services Start

Construction Stage Notice to Proceed

Substantial Completion of all Work

CM Services Completed

02 / 2026

04 / 2027

08 / 2029

12 / 2029

EDGE Participation Goal

Percent of the CM’s total compensation

excluding CM’s Contingency*

5.0%

*Preconstruction Stage Compensation plus Contract Sum

minus CM’s Contingency

F. Evaluation Criteria for Selection

Selection Criteria: The CM will be selected using (i) qualifications-based process during the Request for Qualifications

(RFQ) stage to develop a short list and (ii) best value process during the Request for Proposal stage. The qualifications-

based criteria for the RFQ is included in this announcement. The best value criteria used in evaluating proposals from

short listed firms will include such factors that are determined to derive or offer the greatest value to the State and Owner,

combining both qualifications and fee.

Short List: Each firm responding to this RFQ will be evaluated and selected based on its qualifications and the

qualifications and experience of the particular individuals identified as the candidate's proposed team for the Project. After

evaluating the responses to this RFQ, the Contracting Authority will select a short list of no fewer than three candidates

that it considers to be the most qualified, except if the Contracting Authority determines that fewer than three firms are

qualified, it will only select the qualified firms.

Request for Proposal: The short-listed firms shall be sent a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) that will invite the firms to submit

pricing proposals containing their proposed preconstruction stage compensation, construction stage personnel costs,

itemized construction stage general conditions costs, construction stage contingency percentage, and construction stage

fee percentage. The short-listed candidates will also receive (i) form of Agreement with the Contracting Authority

containing the contract terms and conditions, (ii) set of the most recent design documents and (iii) proposed Project

schedule.

Pre-Proposal Meeting: Prior to submitting a response to the RFP, the short-listed firms will be invited to meet individually

with the Contracting Authority/Owner. The purpose of the pre-proposal meeting is to permit the short-listed firms an

opportunity to ask the Contracting Authority/Owner questions in an individual setting to help the firms prepare their

responses to the RFP. The Contracting Authority will notify each short-listed firm to schedule individual times for the pre-

proposal meetings.

At the pre-proposal meeting, short-listed firms will be required to submit the completed Contractor Pre-Work Evaluation

form, available here https://fod.osu.edu/resources, under the section titled “Construction Site Safety Requirements.”

Interview: After submitting responses to the RFP, the short-listed firms will be interviewed by the Contracting

Authority/Owner. The purpose of the interview will be to meet the proposed Project team, become familiar with key

personnel, and understand the project approach and ability to meet the stated objectives for the Project. Please be

prepared to discuss with specificity the firm’s capacity to conduct this work in compliance with the timetable, budget and

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EDGE expectations. The Contracting Authority will notify each short-listed firm to schedule individual times for the

interviews.

Selection Schedule: Tentative schedule is subject to change.

Qualifications Due

RFP issued to the Short-Listed Firms

Proposals Due

Interviews

Selection of CM

11-11-25

11-14-25

12-9-25

12-15-25

12-19-25

Cancellation and Rejection: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to reject all proposals and cancel at any time for

any reason this solicitation, any portion of this solicitation or any phase of the Project. The Contracting Authority shall

have no liability to any proposer arising out of such cancellation or rejection. The Contracting Authority reserves the right

to waive minor variations in the selection process.

Interested firms are required to address their BIM project delivery experience and how they will implement Building

Information Modeling (“BIM”) on the project by documenting:

• The ability for the entire team to effectively collaborate and share models and data.

• Each discipline’s model manager and their relevant experience.

• How the CM will support a subcontractor that does not have sufficient BIM experience to meet the above

expectations.

Interested CM 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 CM’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 CM’s Proposal. Both forms can be accessed via the OFCC website at Procurement Forms. The Intent to

Contract and to Perform form is again required at the Fee Proposal stage.

If the CM 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 CM 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.

G. Submittal Instructions

Firms are required to submit the current version of Statement of Qualifications (Form F110-330) available via the OFCC

website at Procurement Forms.

Electronic submittals should be combined into one PDF file saved with the form name, project number listed on the RFQ

and your firm’s name (ex. F110-330_OSU-nnnnnn_Firm 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 name 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.

Unless otherwise noted or exempt, all documents submitted to the Contracting Authority in response to this RFQ and

subsequent RFP are public and will be available for inspection at the conclusion of the selection process. The following

information shall remain confidential and will not be released: (1) Proposal Form(s), except for cost category subtotals

which will be transferred to the Best Value Rating Form; (2) Financial Capacity; and (3) Bonding/Insurance.

Proposers are requested to submit the following information in response to this RFQ within Section H of Form F110-330.

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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	Project Number	Owner	Project Name	Primary Service	Estimated Project Cost	Q&A	Short List	Notes
10/22/2025	11/11/2025	OSU-250125	The Ohio State University	North Towers Renovations	CM-R	TBD	N/A	Barton Malow Builders LLC; The Ruhlin Company; CK Construction Company; Elford, Inc.

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