Statewide Environmental Review FYs 2027-2029

Request for Qualifications (Planning Services)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Administration of Project: Local Agency
Statewide Environmental Review FYs November 6,
Project Name 2027-2029 Response Deadline 2026 4:30 P.M. local time
Project Location Statewide Project Number DNR-27REALM01
City / County various / various Project Manager Michael Pettegrew
ODNR -Office of Real Estate and Land
Owner Management Contracting Authority Local Agency
Publish Date 10/23/2026 Ohio Register Number Entered By Procurement
No. of paper copies requested (stapled, not bound) 0 No. of electronic copies requested (PDF) 1
Submit the requested number of Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) directly to the Division of Engineering at
engineering@dnr.ohio.gov. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.
Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to the Division of Engineering at engineering@dnr.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 Natural Resources (ODNR), Office of Real Estate & Land Management (REALM), is requesting
professional environmental consulting services to supplement existing staff within the Environmental Services Section.
The Environmental Services Section is responsible for environmental review and coordination activities supporting permit
reviews, transportation projects, conservation initiatives, utility siting projects, and other public and private development
projects throughout Ohio. Timely environmental review is critical to project delivery, regulatory compliance, natural
resource protection, and coordination among federal, state, and local agencies. The selected consultant will provide
technical expertise and staff augmentation to assist ODNR in maintaining review schedules and addressing fluctuating
workloads.
Services are expected to support environmental review activities associated with National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) reviews, transportation projects, environmental permitting, ecological assessments, natural resource compliance
reviews, mitigation planning and monitoring, Geographic Information System (GIS) support, and coordination with state
and federal agencies. Work may occur remotely, at ODNR's Fountain Square Complex, and at project locations
throughout Ohio.
The selected consultant will be expected to work closely with REALM Environmental Services staff to ensure review
activities continue to be completed within established program timelines and in accordance with applicable regulations,
policies, and interagency agreements. The current workload is approximately 2,000 project reviews per year coordinated
with Environmental Review letters produced within a 30 calendar day review timeframe.
The selected firm will be eligible for contract award for the period beginning on or around January 2027 and ending June
2029, with expected contract amendments in June 2027 and June 2028 based on expected available funding.
While ODNR expects centralized support at its Fountain Square complex (2045 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH 43229),
statewide travel will be required. For scoring purposes related to proximity, the Fountain Square complex will serve as the
project site.
B. Scope of Services
Environmental Review Support
* Assist with ODNR Environmental Review Program activities. The workload will be approximately 2,000 reviews per
year, all completed within 30 calendar days.
* Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of environmental review submissions.
* Coordinate reviews with ODNR divisions and project applicants.
* Assemble departmental Environmental Review letters based on technical review comments provided by Division
reviewers.
* Assist with permit reviews and environmental compliance activities.
* Address inquiries from internal and external customers.
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* Delivery (by electronic means) timely response of Environmental Review letters to applicants.
* Maintain and operate state issued laptop.
Training and Technical Assistance
* Assist with preparation and updating of technical guidance documents and manuals.
* Develop presentations and training materials.
* Deliver technical training related to environmental review and natural resource management topics.
The selected consultant, 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 consultant 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: Environmental
Review and any Additional Services as agreed upon as provided by the Consultant and their sub-consultants.
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 http://ofcc.ohio.gov.
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. Project Delivery Method:Choose an item.
2. Role on Project:OA
3. Experience supporting state or federal environmental review programs.
4. Experience coordinating environmental reviews among multiple regulatory agencies.
5. Experience with NEPA-related environmental review and permitting activities.
6. Experience preparing environmental technical reports and reviewing documentation.
7. Experience utilizing GIS for environmental review, mapping, and resource management.
8. Experience with environmental database management and tracking systems.
9. Experience, training, and knowledge of ecological surveys/methodologies and natural resources regulations.
10. Experience providing technical environmental training and guidance.
C. Estimated Budget/Funding
Total Project Cost $50,000.00 State Funding $50,000.00
Other Funding $50,000.00
D. Services Required (see note below) E. Anticipated Schedule
Primary Environmental Review Planning Services Start 01 / 27
Secondary Planning Services Completed 06 / 29
F. EDGE Participation Goal
Others Percent of initial Total Planning Fee 0%
G. Evaluation Criteria for Selection
* Demonstrated ability to meet Owner's 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.
* Proximity of prospective firms to the project site.
* Proposer's apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of this project.
* The selected firm 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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H. Submittal Instructions
Firms are required to submit the current version of Statement of Qualifications (Form F110-330) available via the OFCC
website at http://ofcc.ohio.gov.
Electronic submittals, if requested, should be combined into one PDF file named with the project number listed on the
RFQ and your firm's name, followed by "SOQ". 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. Electronic submittals are limited to a maximum file size of 25 MB.
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.
CD/DVD copies of the Statement of Qualifications, if requested, should have the sleeve labeled with the project number
and firm name, followed by "SOQ".
Facsimile copies of the Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted.
Firms are requested to identify professional registrations, memberships, 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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Planning Services Selection Rating Form
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Project Name Statewide Environmental Review FYs 2027-2029 Proposer Firm Proposer Firm
Project Number DNR-27REALM01 City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Selection Criteria Value Score
1. Firm Location, Workload and Size (Maximum 15 points)
Less than 100 miles 5
a. Proximity of firm to project site 100 to 150 miles 2
More than 150 miles 0
Less than $1,000,000 5
b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting
$1,000,000 to $2,000,000 2
Authority
More than $2,000,000 0
Less than 2 planning professionals 1
Max
c. Number of relevant professionals 2 to 4 planning professionals 2
= 5
More than 4 planning professionals 3
2. Primary Qualifications (Maximum 30 points)
Experience / ability of lead master
a. Master planning lead planner to manage visioning / capital 0 - 10
improvement plans
Experience / ability of lead to manage
b. Assessment lead 0 - 0
assessors of various disciplines
Experience / ability of planning staff to
c. Planning staff 0 - 0 Max
develop long range master plans
= 20
Experience / ability of assessors to
d. Technical staff accurately collect data and evaluate 0 - 20
systems and components
3. Sub-Consultant Qualifications (Maximum 10 points)
Experience / ability of all key discipline
Key discipline leads 0 - 10
leads to effectively perform the services
4. Project Team Qualifications (Maximum 15 points)
Less than 2 projects (Low) 0
Max
a. Previous team collaboration 2 to 4 projects (Average) 2
= 5
More than 4 projects (High) 5
No projects 0
b. LEED* Registered / Certified consultant Max
Registered 0 0
participation = 0
Certified 0
Clarity of responsibility / communication
c. Team Organization 0 - 5
demonstrated by table of organization
5. Overall Project Team Experience (Maximum 30 points)
Performance in establishing owner
a. Criteria development and prioritization 0 - 10
criteria for capital improvement plans
Less than 2 projects (Low) 0 - 3
b. Experience with similar planning projects 2 to 4 projects (Average) 4 - 6
More than 4 projects (High) 7 - 10
Level of performance as indicated by
c. Past performance 0 - 10
past evaluations / letters of reference
* LEED = Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design developed by the U.S. Green Building Council
Subtotal
Notes: Evaluator:
Name
Signature Date
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