Request for Qualifications (Architect / Engineer)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Administration of Project: Local Higher Education
Project Name TL- SX-VT Roof Replacements
Project Location 290 Cleveland Ave.
City / County Columbus / Franklin
Owner
Columbus State Community College
Delivery Method General Contracting
No. of paper copies requested (stapled, not bound)
0
Response Deadline 8-17-26
12:00PM local time
Project Number
Project Manager
CTI-260062
Eric McMillon-Senior Project Manager-
614-374-6690
Contracting Authority Local Higher Education
Prevailing Wages State
No. of electronic copies requested (PDF)
ONE
Submit the requested number of Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) directly to Eric McMillon at
emcmillo@cscc.edu. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.
Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Eric McMillon at emcmillo@cscc.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
Columbus State Community College and the Planning Design and Construction Department is seeking
Design Professionals to assist with the documentation, design and bidding of Reroofing three Academic
Buildings. The three buildings are as follows:
The Center of Technology and Learning-(TL)- 290 Cleveland Ave.- 20684 sf.
SX Building (SX)-370 N. Sixth Street- 12194 sf.
Veterinary Technologies (VT)- 384 N. Sixth Street- 10890 sf.
The Center for Technology and Learning TL, was commissioned in July of 2002 and houses many of
the college’s science labs, computer commons, general classrooms and a Music Lab. The building
has a Modified Bitumen Asphalt mopped down roof system that is near the end of roof warranty.
The SX Building houses Art Studio’s, the campus Machining Technologies Lab and misc. classrooms
and staff offices. The SX Building wss renovated in 2002 and the existing roof system is a Modified
Bitumen installed over Techtum decking.
The Veterinary Technology Building VT- has a built up roof system that is at the end of its life and is in
need or replacement.
The College plans to fund the project with OBM State of Ohio Controlling Board Funding for both the
Construction and the Design Services. The overall conceptual schedule proposed would be for Design
to start in the Fall of this year and bidding to take place early next Spring for a Phased Roofing
Construction of the three buildings to attempt to deal with seasonal installations starting in 2027 and
extending into 2028.
The project is being set up and planned for a General Contracting delivery method and will be Locally
Administered.
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B. Scope of Services
The scope of services for the design professional will include the preparation of existing Roof Documentation, Core
testing, Pull testing. The AE will be required to develop drawings and specifications suitable for bidding the projects under
General Contracting guidelines established by OFCC, the College and basis of design manufacturing standards.
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.
As required by the Agreement, and as properly authorized, provide the following categories of services: Existing Roof
Documentation, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Bid and Award Support
Conformed Documents, Construction Administration, Post-Construction and Closeout 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 4 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.
The scope of services shall include detailed exterior envelope restoration design. Special Flashing conditions and
masonry repairs. Water infiltration investigation and documentation for renovation.
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. Higher Education Envelope Restoration and Reroofing Projects
2. Higher Education and Local College Classroom Buildings
3. Higher Education Site Development Projects for laydown, site staging and campus access.
4. State of Ohio and Higher Education Projects
C. Estimated Budget / Funding
State Funding:
$2,900,000.00
Other Funding:
$
Construction Cost: $2,410,000.00
Total Project Cost: $2,900,000.00
D. Anticipated Schedule
Professional Services Start:
Construction Notice to Proceed:
Substantial Completion of all Work:
Professional Services Completed:
10 / 26
02 / 26
08 / 28
10 / 28
E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)
7% to 8.0%
F. EDGE Participation Goal
Percent of initial Total A/E Fee:
5.
%
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
Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Eng.
Disciplines:
H. Additional Service Providers Required
Hazardous Material Testing
Structural Engineering
Select Secondary Discipline
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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.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Proximity of prospective firms to the project site.
• Proposer’s apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of this project.
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.
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 label the
CD or DVD and the sleeve with the project number and firm name if applicable.
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.
Facsimile copies of the Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted.
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Architect / Engineer Selection Rating Form
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Project Name TL SX VT Roof Replacements
Project Number CTI- 260062
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 100 miles
More than 100 miles
Less than $100,000
$100,000 to $200,000
More than $200,000
Less than 2 professionals
2 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
Experience / ability of key consultants to
perform effectively and collaboratively
b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation*
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 4 sample projects
More than 4 sample projects
Registered LEED v4 or v4.1 projects
Certified LEED v4 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 8 projects
More than 8 projects
Performance in completing projects within
original construction budget and schedule
Less than 2 projects
2 to 4 projects
More than 4 projects
Value
5
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
3
Max
=3
0 - 10
0 - 10
0-5
Max
= 20
0-5
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
Score
* Must be comprised of professional design services consulting firm(s) and NOT the lead firm
** Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design administered by Green Business Certification Inc.
Notes:
Evaluator:
Name
Subtotal
Signature
Date
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