Statewide Dam Improvements FY 27/28

Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Administration of Project: Local Agency
Project Name Statewide Dam Improvements FY 27/28 Response Deadline July 1, 2026 4:00pm local time
Project Location Statewide Project Number DNR-270050
City / County Various / Various Project Manager Eric Shafer
Owner Ohio Department of Natural Resources Contracting Authority Local Agency
Delivery Method General Contracting Prevailing Wages State
Publish Date 6/12/2026
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 requested number of Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) directly to: engineering@dnr.ohio.gov. See
Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.
Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to 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
As part of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) ongoing Statewide Dam Rehabilitation Initiative, ODNR is
requesting professional engineering services to provide final design and construction stage services for statewide dam
improvement projects at various ODNR facilities. Interim Risk Reduction Measures (IRRMs) will be implemented at
Jackson Lake State Park, Kiser Lake State Park, Grant Lake Wildlife Area, and Stonelick State Park in order to address
critical deficiencies and reduce risk at these facilities prior to a comprehensive rehabilitation project. These improvements
will primarily consist of lake drain and gate improvements, spillway concrete rehabilitation, and erosion protection. A
comprehensive rehabilitation project is anticipated at Ross Lake Wildlife Area, including, but not limited to, replacement of
the lake drain structure, spillway rehabilitation, toe drain improvements, and access improvements.
As scope and associated costs are solidified, projects of similar types, scope, and budget may be added or removed as
ODNR initiatives and funding allow. The contract with the selected firm may be extended and amended to meet the goals
of the Statewide Dam Rehabilitation Initiative.
While ODNR anticipates centralized services from the selected Consultant at the ODNR Fountain Square complex at 2045
Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229, travel will be necessary to complete the services. For the purposes of scoring
proximity to project site, the ODNR Fountain Square complex will be considered the project site.
B. Scope of Services
The scope of services may include, but is not limited to: topographical surveys of the dam sites, including upstream and
downstream areas; performance of geotechnical investigations of the dams and appurtenances to evaluate stability,
seepage, and structural conditions; underwater inspections; lake drain inspections; conduit spillway inspections; structural
assessments; performance of hydrologic, hydraulic, and flood routing analyses for adequacy of and to provide alternatives
for meeting required discharge/storage capacities; recommendations of alternatives for rehabilitation of dams with
associated cost estimates; applying for and obtaining all applicable permits and approvals; and preparation or updates of
Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and Operation, Maintenance & Inspection (OM&I) manuals. All work shall be performed
in compliance with Ohio Dam Safety Rules and Regulations. Consultant shall coordinate the review, approval, and
acceptance of the draft and final studies of each site with ODNR Dam Safety and ODNR Division of Engineering (DOE).
The chosen firm will need to perform on-site research to obtain and locate files and supporting documentation pertinent to
the work. Facilitating review with the Ohio Dam Safety Program is the responsibility of the consulting team.
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Dam Safety inspection reports will be made available to short-listed firms upon signing a non-disclosure form. Other relevant
historical reports, assessments, inspections, and as-built drawings will be provided only to awarded firms. Additional
documentation will not be provided during the initial RFQ or short-list phase of the selection process.
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 A/E Agreement detailed cost components to
address the Owner's project requirements. 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: 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.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Engineering has developed a set of design guidelines for
construction projects. It is expected that all architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors will be familiar with these
design guidelines which will serve as the preference for all construction projects when developing final project
specifications. A complete set of current guidelines are available at https://ohiodnr.gov/business-and-industry/services-to-
business-industry/design-guidelines-all.
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 40 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.
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. Experience with assessment and design of lake drain structures and gate improvements.
2. Experience with preliminary site investigation, master planning, assessments, and recommendations for
rehabilitation alternatives and associated cost estimates on dam-related projects.
3. Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, and flood routing analyses on dam-related projects.
4. Performance of structural analyses involving the integrity of concrete structures and spillways.
5. Performance of geotechnical seepage and stability analyses for earthen embankments and abutments.
6. Knowledge of Ohio Dam Safety Laws and Rules and of regulatory and permitting requirements for dam and water
resources related projects.
7. Experience with surveying for dam-related projects including topographic, bathymetric, and boundary surveys.
8. Experience in design and construction administration for dam rehabilitation projects.
9. Development of Emergency Action Plans and Operation, Maintenance & Inspection manuals, in accordance with
OAC 1501:21-21-04.
10. Experience with public construction and working with state and/or other governmental agencies.
C. Estimated Budget / Funding D. Anticipated Schedule
State Funding: $6,125,000.00 Professional Services Start: 10 / 26
Other Funding: $0.00 Construction Notice to Proceed: 10 / 27
Construction Cost: $5,050,000.00 Substantial Completion of all Work: 10 / 29
Total Project Cost: $6,125,000.00 Professional Services Completed: 10 / 30
E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below) F. EDGE Participation Goal
6% to 10% Percent of initial Total A/E Fee: 5.0%
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 registered design professional 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.
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G. Basic Service Providers Required (see note below) H. Additional Service Providers Required
Lead A/E Discipline: Engineering Construction Administration
Secondary Select Primary Discipline Field Testing/Laboratory Services
Disciplines: Civil Engineering Surveying
Mechanical Engineering Geotechnical Drilling Services
Structural Engineering Environmental Permitting Services
Cultural Resources Services
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Services
Geotechnical Engineering
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.
* 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.
* 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.
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(es), 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 form signed by both
parties with its Statement of Qualifications.
For all Statements of Qualifications, please identify the EDGE-certified Business(es), 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.
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Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
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, 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 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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Registered Design Professional Selection Rating Form
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Project Name Statewide Dam Improvements FY 27/28 Proposer Firm
Project Number DNR-270050 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 $2,000,000 2
b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in
$2,000,000 to $5,000,000 1
previous 24 months
More than $5,000,000 0
Less than 3 professionals 1
Max
c. Number of licensed professionals 3 to 8 professionals 2
= 3
More than 8 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 - 5
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 - 10
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 2 sample projects 1
Max
a. Previous team collaboration 2 to 4 sample projects 2
= 3
More than 4 sample projects 3
Registered LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects 1 Max
b. LEED** Registered / Certified project experience
Certified LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects 2 = 2
Training and knowledge 1 Max
c. BIM project experience
Direct project experience 3 = 3
Clarity of responsibility / communication
d. Team organization 0 - 2
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 4 projects 0 - 3
b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods 4 to 7 projects 4 - 6
More than 7 projects 7 - 10
Performance in completing projects within
c. Budget and schedule management 0 - 5
original construction budget and schedule
Less than 5 projects 0 - 1
d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process 5 to 8 projects 2 - 3
More than 8 projects 4 - 5
* Must be comprised of registered professional design consulting firms 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 Business Certification Inc.(TM)
Notes: Evaluator:
Name
Signature Date
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