Ag Engineering Bldg - Classroom Pool Renovation

Location:	Ohio
Posted:	Jan 16, 2026
Agency:	Ohio Facility Construction Commission
Type of Contract:	Awards
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	OSU-260030
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Request for Qualifications (Design-Build Contract)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Administration of Project: Local Higher Education

Project Name University Hall - Classroom Pool Renovation

Project Location University Hall (0339)

City / County Columbus/ Franklin

Owner

The Ohio State University

Delivery Method Design-Build

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

Response Deadline 12.16.2025

2:00 PM local time

Project Number

OSU-260029

Project Manager

Karin Murillo-Kirlangitis

Contracting Authority Local Higher Education

Prevailing Wages State

No. of electronic copies requested (PDF)

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

University_Hall_-_Classroom_Pool_Renovation.01_Selection2@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 Karin Murillo-Kirlangitis at murillo-kirlangitis.1@osu.edu with the project

number and name included in the subject line (no phone calls please). Questions will be answered and posted to the

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

For this project, the Owner will be requesting a Competitive GMP at the time of Request for Proposal as part of

the Best Value selection process.

University Hall is located at 230 N Oval Mall and was built in 1976 as a near replica of the original University Hall from

1874. The heating and cooling systems are located across the street at Dulles Hall. The fire alarm system includes

smoke/heat detectors, A/V alarm notification devices, manual alarm stations, and a Notifier by Honeywell Fire Alarm

Control Panel. Voice and data network consists of structured equipment boards, cable racks, wiring systems, and WIFI

outlets that are maintained by an internal IT department. Electric service is provided at 480Y/277V 3-phase, 4-wire to two

800A Switchboards, Motor Control Centers, panelboards, and transformers to reduce the voltage for 208Y/120V, 3-phase,

4-wire panelboards and equipment. General purpose receptacles are located throughout the building. Interior lighting

consists of recessed, pendant, and surface mounted light fixtures with LED lamps controlled by wall switches, dimmers,

and occupancy sensors.

This project will renovate 12 rooms located in the basement of University Hall. Approximately 6,880 SF will be renovated as

part of the project. The goal is to create a more collaborative and flexible teaching and learning environment that aligns with

modern instructional methodologies. As part of this initiative, classrooms 066 & 074, and 086 & 090 will be combined to

increase capacity and better support evolving teaching and learning needs.

Renovations are to start the last week of April ’26 and all construction activities are to be completed prior to AUT ’26

semester, by the first week of August ’26. Criteria documents prepared by the OSU-OTDI Lead Interior Designer, as well as

the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) survey, will be made available to short-listed firms for use in the development of their

technical and cost proposals.

Overall scope includes removal of all existing chalkboards and tackboards, new whiteboards are to be provided, final count

is shown in criteria docs. Existing chair rail is to be removed and replaced. Carpet, base board and wall paint are to be

upgraded in accordance with the University’s approved branding palette. The Design Builder is responsible for all wall

patching, repair, and surface preparation required prior to the installation of new finishes. The Design-Builder/Architect-

Engineer (DB-A/E) shall propose finish materials and color selections for all 12 rooms that are consistent with the

University’s branding palette. Final finishes selections shall be reviewed and approved by the OSU-OTDI Lead Interior

Designer prior to procurement or installation.

Below is additional scope for rooms to be combined:

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Rooms 066 & 074: Wall between the two rooms is to be demolished along with all existing power within wall, conduits are

to be capped in place. Existing doors are to be infilled and relocated to opposite ends of the room. Existing ceiling grid and

light fixtures are to be demolished. New lighting layout and technology systems are to be designed in full compliance with

the University’s Building Design Standards (BDS), with particular attention to classroom-specific requirements.

Rooms 086 & 090: Wall between the two rooms is to be demolished along with all existing power within wall, conduits are

to be capped in place. Existing ceiling grid and light fixtures are to be demolished. New lighting layout and technology

systems shall be designed in full compliance with the University’s Building Design Standards (BDS), with particular attention

to classroom-specific requirements.

FF&E selection and procurement are excluded from the Design-Build scope of work. However, the Design-Builder shall

coordinate with the University’s selected FF&E vendor to ensure timing delivery and installation prior to the start of AUT ’26

semester.

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

and/or Owner’s policies and procedures.

University Hall Basement – Highlighted rooms

are planned to be renovated under this project.

Classrooms 066 & 074 and 090

& 086 will be combined to allow

for larger classroom capacities.

B. Scope of Services

The Owner will be requesting a GMP as part of the Best Value selection process; therefore, self-performed work will be

approved, subject to the firm submitting an acceptable subcontractor plan. The short-listed firms are treated as approved

subcontractors for this purpose. There will be no obligation for the selected firm to solicit bids from subcontractors for the

purpose of comparing the price of proposed self-performed work. In addition, the contingency utilization provisions related

to the award of a low subcontractor bid are waived.

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The selected Design-Builder (“DB”), as a portion of its required Scope of Services and prior to submitting its proposal, will

discuss and clarify with the Contracting Authority and/or 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, provide the following categories of services: develop and

maintain estimates of probable construction cost, Target Value Budget/Target Value Design, project schedules, and

construction schedules; lead and manage the Schematic Design, Design Development, Subcontractor Prequalification

and Bidding process, Construction Documents, Construction and Closeout stages.

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

The selected DB will be required to sign the standard agreement provided at time of Request for Proposal. No

modifications to the requirements in the agreement will be accepted. Required Professional Liability Insurance will be per

General Conditions Articles 10.3.7, 10.3.8 and 10.3.9.

The preconstruction and construction services are generally described below. With the exception of self-performed work,

subcontracts including but not limited to Plumbing, Fire Protection, HVAC, and Electrical trades will be awarded by the DB

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

Criteria A/E and the DB. The Contracting Authority/Owner shall have access to all books, records, documents and other

data in the DB's possession related to itself, its subcontractors and material suppliers pertaining to bidding, pricing or

performance of the Agreement.

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

Team, and will provide, among other services, schedule development, estimate development, program verification,

schematic design, design development, subcontractor prequalification and bidding, construction documents preparation,

constructability review, permits, budgeting, Target Value Budget/Target Value Design, and preconstruction planning

throughout the preconstruction stages.

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

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

of construction, weekly progress meetings, testing and inspections, 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 DB’s selection of subcontractors and any supplemental

terms to the subcontract form.

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.

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. Role on Projects completed as the Design Build

2. Electrical and Technology Design Experience, specifically Classrooms design

3. Sustainable Design Experience

4. Interiors/Finishes, specifically meeting the University’s branding palette

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 Design Build Firm.

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Funding / Estimated Budget

Total Project Cost $845,755

Construction Cost $669,758

Anticipated Schedule

DB Preconstruction Services Start

Construction Stage Notice to Proceed

Substantial Completion of all Work

DB Services Completed

02 / 26

05 / 26

2nd week of 08 / 26

12 / 26

State Funding

Other Funding

$845,755

EDGE Participation Goal

Percent of the DB’s total compensation

excluding DB’s Contingency*

*Preconstruction Stage Compensation plus Contract Sum

minus DB’s Contingency

F. Evaluation Criteria for Selection

Selection Criteria: The DB 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 (RFP) 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, construction stage

design fee percentage, and design-build fee percentage. The short-listed candidates will also receive (i) form of the

Agreement with the Contracting Authority containing the contract terms and conditions, (ii) set of the most recent criteria

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

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 DB

12/16/25

12/22/25

1/5/26

1/6/26

1/7/26

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.

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Interested DB 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 DB’s team. The EDGE Affidavit and / or waiver request

letter and Demonstration of Good Faith Effort form(s) with complete documentation must be attached to the DB’s

Proposal. Both forms can be accessed via the OFCC website at Procurement Forms.

If the DB 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 DB 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.

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.

1. Summary: Provide a summary, on one page or less, describing why your firm/team is the most qualified for the

Project.

2. Bonding/Insurance: Provide evidence of capacity to provide bonding in the amount of the construction budget

(e.g. a letter from your Surety agent stating that one or more Sureties will issue Bonds in the amount of the

construction budget if your team is selected) and a copy of the firm's certificate of insurance showing the firm's

current limits of liability for commercial general liability, employer's liability, business automobile liability, and

professional liability insurance.

3. Management Systems: Describe the scheduling and cost control systems the firm would propose to use for the

Project.

a. The project team (Owner / C-AE / DB) will be required to utilize eBuilder, the University’s Project

Management System, for all compatible services required by the University. Please comment on

incorporating this system into your construction services and in conjunction with your prescribed corporate

project management systems, if any.

4. Self-Performed Work: Indicate whether the firm intends to self-perform any work on the Project through a

competitive process and, if so, the nature of the work and capability to self-perform.

5. Estimating: Demonstrated track record of performance of in-house estimating on projects comparable to the

Project.

6. Scheduling: Demonstrated track record of performance of managing projects to the original schedule.

Firms are requested to identify professional registrations, memberships and credentials including but not limited to: 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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