Hughes Hall Renovation

Location: Ohio
Posted: Sep 22, 2026
Due: Oct 12, 2026
Agency: Ohio Facility Construction Commission
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No: OSU-270007
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Publish Date Due Date Number Owner Contractring Authority Project Name Primary Service Estimated Project Cost Q&A Short List Notes
2026/09/21 2026/10/12 OSU-270007 The Ohio State University Local Higher Education Hughes Hall Renovation A/E $57,000,000 N/A TBD

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Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Administration of Project: Local Higher Education
Project Name Hughes Hall Renovation Response Deadline 10/12/2026 2:00 PM local time
Project Location Hughes Hall (0042) Project Number OSU-270007
City / County Columbus / Franklin Project Manager Karin Murillo-Kirlangitis
Owner The Ohio State University Contracting Authority Local Higher Education
Delivery Method Construction Manager at Risk 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 Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) via email to:
Hughes_Hall_Renovation.01_Selection@docs.e-builder.net
In the subject line, include the project number and name for RFQ you are responding to. See Section J of this RFQ for
additional submittal instructions.
Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Karin Murillo-Kirlangitis at murillo-kirlangitis.1@osu.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 https://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 Hughes Hall Renovation project will modernize and revitalize Hughes Hall, a 60,613 GSF academic building located
at 1899 College Road on The Ohio State University's Columbus campus, prominently situated immediately north of the
Oval. Originally constructed in 1949, the four-story facility has long served as an important academic, cultural, and
community resource for the College of Arts and Sciences. The building underwent a previous renovation in 2013 and
features a distinctive 312-seat recital hall on the west side of the basement level, which historically supported a broad
range of instructional, performance, and public engagement activities. Vacant since the summer of 2022, Hughes Hall
presents a unique opportunity for comprehensive renewal, transforming an underutilized campus asset into a modern,
accessible, and flexible environment that supports the university's evolving academic mission.
The primary purpose of the renovation is to provide a transformative and modernized home to support the College of Arts
and Sciences' current and future academic, administrative, and collaborative needs. The project will address significant
deferred maintenance needs throughout the building, including comprehensive upgrades to the building envelope, such
as the roof, windows, and masonry systems, to improve long-term durability, performance, and sustainability. In addition,
the existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems are to be upgraded or replaced to enhance reliability,
occupant comfort, and operational efficiency. Hazardous materials abatement throughout the facility is also anticipated as
part of the renovation scope, enabling the transformation of Hughes Hall into a modern, accessible, and high-performing
academic building that supports the evolving needs of students, faculty, and staff.
The project also includes an addition to accommodate programmatic requirements and enhance functionality for students,
faculty, and staff. Interior renovations are to create modern, flexible learning environments, administrative and support
spaces, collaboration areas, and a dedicated computer lab.
Hughes Hall will be home to the university's first-of-its-kind Arts and Humanities AI Institute (AHAII) space, designed to
foster innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the exploration of emerging AI technologies within the arts and
humanities. This unique environment will bring together students, faculty, and researchers across disciplines to advance
creative inquiry, scholarship, and engagement at the intersection of technology and human-centered fields.
Exterior site improvements will be required. This work will include, but not necessarily be limited to landscaping, paving
repair/maintenance. A key component of the project is improving accessibility to Hughes Hall. Enhancements are to
provide a more direct, inclusive, and ADA-compliant connection from the Oval, improving access for individuals of all
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abilities and strengthening the building's integration with the surrounding campus environment. Together, these
improvements will transform Hughes Hall into a modern, accessible, and technology-enabled academic facility that
supports innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student success.
The Program of Requirements (POR) developed by FDC based on the data received from Arts and Sciences and OTDI,
and FOD deferred maintenance reports will be shared with the shortlisted firms for the preparation of their interviews and
proposals. An information session will be scheduled for each respective shortlisted firm.
B. Scope of Services
The project and construction budget as listed in this RFQ is estimated.
The selected A/E will need to have strong leadership skills and experience in successful delivery of large projects in
campus settings. The Architect must be able to demonstrate design excellence through their example projects. They will
also need to have excellent budget and schedule management experience, including successful experience in Target
Value Budgeting and Target Value Design (TVB/TVD) in collaboration with a CMR during both the preconstruction and
construction phases of the project.
The selected firm must be able to coordinate and collaborate in the planning of the furniture package with the university's
furniture vendor to ensure timing delivery and installation prior to end users move-in date.
The team's construction administration (CA) lead must have experience in successful on-site construction phase
representation, as that will be a critical role during this project. Time management, proactive leadership, and the ability to
resolve problems in an efficient manner will be required.
For projects advertised with an appropriately developed Program of Requirements (POR), upon award of the Agreement,
commence with Program Verification and Design.
The project shall follow the applicable University Sustainability Standards: https://fod.osu.edu/sites/default/files/div_18.pdf.
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 Growth, Diversity & Equity
(EDGE) Program as required by statute and the Agreement. Required Professional Liability Insurance will be per Exhibit A
- A/E Terms and Conditions Article 7.2.6.
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.
The selected A/E will be required to sign the standard agreement. No modifications to the requirements in the agreement
will be accepted.
During the construction period, provide not less than twenty-four (24) 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 project team (Owner / A/E / Contractor) will be required to utilize the University's Project Management System, for all
compatible services required by the University.
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.
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Design BIM Use Case Required A dditional Notes
2.3.1.1. Model Authoring - Design Intent BIMs (Required for the Architectural team and the Engineering team) X
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 X
2.3.3. Program of Requirements (PoR) Validation X
2.3.4. Site Design
2.3.5. Model Based User Group Meetings/Reviews X
2.3.6. Sustainability (Energy Modeling/Simulation and Performance)/ Design Simulation/Analysis
2.3.7. Clash Prevention X
2.3.8 Quantity Schedule
Construct BIM Use Case Required A dditional Notes
2.4.1. Model Authoring - Trade Coordination BIMs X
2.4.2. Model Authoring - Shop/Fabrication BIMs
2.4.3. Clash Detection X
2.4.4. Model-based Scheduling (Sequencing/Simulation) X
2.4.5. Model-based Estimating (Quantification/Cost Estimating)
2.4.6. Site Analysis Planning
Deliverable Required
BIM Execution Plan X
Design Intent BIMs X
Revit Model Rule Set Results X
Interim Architectural and Structural Conformed Design Intent BIMs X
Project Base Point X
Conformed Design Intent BIMs X
Interim Asset Worksheet X
Final Asset Worksheet X

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Design BIM Use Case Required A dditional Notes
2.3.1.1. Model Authoring - Design Intent BIMs (Required for the Architectural team X
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 X
2.3.3. Program of Requirements (PoR) Validation X
2.3.4. Site Design
2.3.5. Model Based User Group Meetings/Reviews X
2.3.6. Sustainability (Energy Modeling/Simulation and Performance)/ Design
Simulation/Analysis
2.3.7. Clash Prevention X
2.3.8 Quantity Schedule
Construct BIM Use Case Required A dditional Notes
2.4.1. Model Authoring - Trade Coordination BIMs X
2.4.2. Model Authoring - Shop/Fabrication BIMs
2.4.3. Clash Detection X
2.4.4. Model-based Scheduling (Sequencing/Simulation) X
2.4.5. Model-based Estimating (Quantification/Cost Estimating)
2.4.6. Site Analysis Planning
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 Required
BIM Execution Plan X
Design Intent BIMs X
Revit Model Rule Set Results X
Interim Architectural and Structural X
Conformed Design Intent BIMs
Project Base Point X
Conformed Design Intent BIMs X
Interim Asset Worksheet X
Final Asset Worksheet X
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 consultants 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).
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 the
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.
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. Major renovations of an academic building with Active Learning Classrooms, Administration and Faculty
Offices, AI Teaching Labs and Collaboration Spaces
2. Experience with exterior preservation
3. Experience with Construction Manager at Risk Delivery on public projects within the State of Ohio
4. Accuracy with Cost estimation/ Budget and scope alignment and utilization of Target Value Design/ Choose
by Advantage approach
5. Projects delivered in a collaborative BIM-enabled environment
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For the purpose of the selection of 10 Relevant Projects in Section F of the Statement of Qualification (Form F110-330),
projects must be designed by the Lead Firm.
C. Estimated Budget / Funding D. Anticipated Schedule
State Funding: $30M Professional Services Start: 02 / 27
Other Funding: $27M Construction Notice to Proceed: Spring '28
Construction Cost: $39M Substantial Completion of all Work: Fall '29
Total Project Cost: $57M Professional Services Completed: 12 / 29
E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below) F. EDGE Participation Goal
6.0% to 6.2% 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. The Basic
Fee excludes any Additional Services required for the project.
G. Basic Service Providers Required (see note below) H. Additional Service Providers Required
Lead A/E Discipline: Architecture Hazardous Materials Assesment and Design
Secondary Structural Engineering Exterior Envelope Consultant
Disciplines: Fire Suppression & MEP Engineering Technology/AV Engineering
Civil Engineering Geotechnical Engineering
Landscape Architecture Special Inspections
Interior Design Lighting Consultant
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.
* Demonstrated ability to meet Owner's Sustainability Standards: https://fod.osu.edu/sites/default/files/div_18.pdf.
* 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.
* Design quality and demonstrated ability of prospective firm and its proposed consultants to provide design
services which represent the University's Design Guidelines for Buildings and Landscape buildings-
landscape.pdf
* 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.
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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 A/E will support a consultant that does not have sufficient BIM experience to meet the above
expectations.
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 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.
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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Selection Criteria Value Score
1. Primary Firm Location, Workload and Size (Maximum 10 points)
a. Proximity of firm to project site Less than 50 miles 5
50 miles to 100 miles 2
More than 100 miles 0
b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in previous 24 months Less than $500,000 2
$500,000 to $1,500,000 1
More than $1,500,000 0
c. Number of licensed professionals Less than 20 professionals 1 Max = 3
20 to 30 professionals 2
More than 30 professionals 3
2. Primary Firm Qualifications (Maximum 30 points)
a. Project management lead Experience / ability of project manager to manage scope / budget / schedule / quality 0 - 10
b. Project design lead Experience / creativity of project designer to achieve owner's vision and requirements 0 - 10 Max = 20
c. Technical staff Experience / ability of technical staff to create fully coordinated construction documents 0 - 5
d. Construction administration staff Experience / ability of field representative to identify and solve issues during construction 0 - 5
3. Key Consultant Qualifications (Maximum 20 points)
a. Key discipline leads Experience / ability of key consultants to perform effectively and collaboratively 0 - 15
b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation* One point for every 2 percent increase in 0 - 5
professional services over the EDGE
participation goal
4. Overall Team Qualifications (Maximum 10 points)
a. Previous team collaboration Less than 4 sample projects 1 Max = 3
4 to 6 sample projects 2
More than 6 sample projects 3
b. OSU Sustainability Standards or LEED** project experience LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects 0 Max = 1
OSU Sustainability Standards projects 1
c. BIM project experience Training and knowledge 1 Max = 3
Direct project experience 3
d. Team organization Clarity of responsibility / communication demonstrated by table of organization 0 - 3
5. Overall Team Experience (Maximum 30 points)
a. Previous team performance Past performance as indicated by evaluations and letters of reference 0 - 10
b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods Less than 3 projects 0 - 3
3 to 6 projects 4 - 6
More than 6 projects 7 - 10
c. Budget and schedule management Performance in completing projects within original construction budget and schedule 0 - 5
d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process Less than 4 projects 0 - 1
4 to 6 projects 2 - 3
More than 6 projects 4 - 5
Subtotal

Architect / Engineer Selection Rating Form
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Project Name Hughes Hall Renovation Proposer Firm
Project Number OSU-270007 City, State, Zip
Selection Criteria Value Score
1. Primary Firm Location, Workload and Size (Maximum 10 points)
Less than 50 miles 5
a. Proximity of firm to project site 50 miles to 100 miles 2
More than 100 miles 0
Less than $500,000 2
b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in
$500,000 to $1,500,000 1
previous 24 months
More than $1,500,000 0
Less than 20 professionals 1
Max
c. Number of licensed professionals 20 to 30 professionals 2
= 3
More than 30 professionals 3
2. Primary Firm Qualifications (Maximum 30 points)
Experience / ability of project manager to
a. Project management lead 0 - 10
manage scope / budget / schedule / quality
Experience / creativity of project designer to
b. Project design lead 0 - 10
achieve owner's vision and requirements
Experience / ability of technical staff to create Max
c. Technical staff 0 - 5
fully coordinated construction documents = 20
Experience / ability of field representative to
d. Construction administration staff 0 - 5
identify and solve issues during construction
3. Key Consultant Qualifications (Maximum 20 points)
Experience / ability of key consultants to
a. Key discipline leads 0 - 15
perform effectively and collaboratively
One point for every 2 percent increase in
b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation* professional services over the EDGE 0 - 5
participation goal
4. Overall Team Qualifications (Maximum 10 points)
Less than 4 sample projects 1
Max
a. Previous team collaboration 4 to 6 sample projects 2
= 3
More than 6 sample projects 3
b. OSU Sustainability Standards or LEED** project LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects 0 Max
experience OSU Sustainability Standards projects 1 = 1
Training and knowledge 1 Max
c. BIM project experience
Direct project experience 3 = 3
Clarity of responsibility / communication
d. Team organization 0 - 3
demonstrated by table of organization
5. Overall Team Experience (Maximum 30 points)
Past performance as indicated by
a. Previous team performance 0 - 10
evaluations and letters of reference
Less than 3 projects 0 - 3
b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods 3 to 6 projects 4 - 6
More than 6 projects 7 - 10
Performance in completing projects within
c. Budget and schedule management 0 - 5
original construction budget and schedule
Less than 4 projects 0 - 1
d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process 4 to 6 projects 2 - 3
More than 6 projects 4 - 5
* Must be comprised of professional design services consulting firm(s) and NOT the lead firm - For more
information on scoring this and other criteria refer to Document F199-01 - PS Selection Rating Rubric. Subtotal
** Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design administered by Green Building Certification Inc.
Notes: Evaluator:
Name
Signature Date
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