Project Information

Bid Title

Statewide Campground Improvements FY 27-28

Issuing Agency

Ohio Facility Construction Commission

Location

Ohio

Published Date

Jun 13, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

DNR-270071

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Project Description

Publish Date	Due Date	Number	Owner	Contractring Authority	Project Name	Primary Service	Estimated Project Cost	Q&A	Short List	Notes
2026/06/12	2026/07/01	DNR-270071	Ohio Department of Natural Resources	Local Agency	Statewide Campground Improvements FY 27-28	C-A/E	$24,745,000		TBD

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Request for Qualifications (Criteria Architect/Engineer*)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Administration of Project: Local Agency

Statewide Campground Improvements

Project Name FY 27-28

Project Location Various

City / County Various / Various

Owner

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Delivery Method Design-Build

Publish Date Entered By Procurement

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

0

Response Deadline 7/1/2026

Project Number

DNR-270071

Project Manager

Ray Moone

Contracting Authority Local Agency

Prevailing Wages State

4:00 PM local time

No. of electronic copies requested (PDF)

1

* Criteria Architect/Engineer 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 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 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

Criteria Architect/Engineer (C-A/E) services are being requested to provide a Program of Requirements (POR), criteria

documents, and construction administration for statewide campground improvements at ODNR facilities. Additionally, the

selected team will conduct facility assessments and collaborate with Parks and Watercraft staff to identify needs such as

change-of-use requirements, operating efficiencies, long-term maintenance and durability concerns, and anticipated

customer demands.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) manages campgrounds at 76 State Parks, encompassing more than

8,970 campsites. The purpose of this project is to continue the statewide campground improvement program initiated in

2015. ODNR aims to expand the availability of “full-service campsites,” which include 50-amp electrical service, potable

water, and sanitary sewer hookups at select locations. The project also includes the renovation and replacement of

shower houses, restrooms, water and wastewater systems, facility enhancements, and roadway improvements.

The project will include holistic assessments of existing utility and infrastructure conditions (water, sewer, storm drainage ,

electric, and paving) at each park. This assessment will address material conditions, service sources, capacity, and

potential for expansion. The presence of asbestos-containing subgrade piping must be determined through investigation

to support a design plan that addresses both immediate and future facility needs, including utility service infrastructure

capabilities, wastewater treatment capacity, and existing service connection limitations. Many existing electrical

connections do not provide the level of service required by modern RVs. The C-A/E will also evaluate usage and capacity

to determine the appropriate size and number of fixtures for each planned wash house. These assessments will be used

to develop criteria documents for construction needs at each site, including phased construction strategies for occupied

campgrounds.

Construction will be undertaken to create the required number of full-service RV sites, full-service sites with “pull-through”

access for large RVs, and partial-service sites (e.g., electrical only or potable water only), as allowed by each site’s

physical characteristics. Construction and renovation of wash houses, camp store/check-in buildings, and restroom

buildings will be identified in each phase, along with any required site improvements or utility infrastructure upgrades.

Through this selection process, ODNR intends to engage a C-A/E to provide planning and criteria documents for the

statewide campground program. ODNR is targeting improvements to full-service sites, additional partial-service sites,

camp store/check-in buildings, wash houses, and electrical systems for the campgrounds listed below. ODNR may elect

to include similar scopes of work at additional campground locations if funding allows. Renovations may include providing

electrical, water, and sewer services to create full-service campsites. Some campsites may require only electrical service.

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Site work may include grading, drainage, and asphalt or concrete repair. The exact number of additional sites may

increase or decrease based on design and budget constraints.

Owning Division

Parks &

Watercraft

Parks and

Watercraft

Parks and

Watercraft

Parks and

Watercraft

Parks and

Watercraft

Facility

Barkcamp

Delaware

Geneva

Kelleys Island

Mohican

Parks and

Watercraft

Wolf Run

Scope of Work

Camp Building and Roadway

Rehabilitation

Camp Store Check-in Building

Stormwater Improvements & Sitework

Shower House (2) Rehabilitation

Water Distribution Upgrades

Sewer Improvements, Shower House

Replacement (2), & upgrade ~25 Electric

Sites

Budget

$5,000,000.00

$3,215,000.00

$2,679,000.00

$2,590,000.00

$5,261,000.00

$6,000,000.00

The C-A/E will be engaged to assess existing water and wastewater system conditions at Wolf Run State Park and to

develop cost-effective strategies for connecting park facilities to the local water and/or sewer utility provider.

Where utility connection is determined to be infeasible whether due to cost, technical constraints, or lack of interest from

the local utility the C-A/E will instead be tasked with defining appropriate on-site system remediation or replacement

solutions within the project’s criteria documents. As part of this effort, the C-A/E will also be responsible for facilitating

coordination between ODNR and the local utility provider, including assisting in discussions and negotiations related to

user agreements.

Phased construction efforts must be considered throughout the design process to maintain the highest possible

occupancy levels.

All regulatory and environmental compliance, including permitting, will be the responsibility of the selected C-A/E.

Archaeological assessments may be required depending on property type and location. This project must be completed in

accordance with the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. All selected engineering firms will be

required to execute a Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification.

As scope and associated costs are refined, projects of similar type, scope, and budget may be added or removed as

ODNR initiatives and funding allow.

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 required to complete the services. For the purposes of scoring

proximity to the project site, the ODNR Fountain Square complex will be considered the project location.

B. Scope of Services

The selected team will develop site specific plans to coordinate with existing master plans and DNR Design Guidelines,

for selected locations beginning with facility and site assessments. Criteria plans will address the site utilization needs of

various user groups, utility infrastructure needs versus constraints, and vehicular ingress/egress issues. Criteria plans will

also include recommended construction projects and appropriate phasing.

Pursuant to ORC 153.694, professional design firms selected to provide C-A/E services shall not provide any A/E

of Record services for the project for which the professional design firm was selected as the C-A/E.

The selected Criteria Architect/Engineer (“C-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 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.

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As required by the Agreement, and as properly authorized, provide the following categories of services: Concept and

Design Criteria, Best Value Selection, Preconstruction, GMP Phase Services, Construction and Closeout, and Additional

Services of all types including Schematic Design and Design Development if a Design-Builder is not engaged to perform

these services.

The C-AE will obtain and review ODNR Campground Design Guidelines and ensure that the work products through all

phases of the agreement are consistent with the intent expressed within. ODNR Campground Design Guidelines will be

available to the selected firm.

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 12 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 developing criteria documents similar scope (campgrounds, public use shower-houses and

restrooms).

2. Experience with environmental permitting and cultural resources assessment services.

3. Ability to manage design and construction projects in an occupied State Park setting.

4. Experience coordinating with USACE.

5. Experience with subsurface utility and wastewater treatment system assessments.

6. Experience with construction administration as a Criteria Architect/Engineer

7. Experience with construction cost-estimating/analysis for natural resource facilities.

8. Experience managing the State of Ohio contract documents and OAKS CI.

9. Experience with ODNR Capital improvement projects.

10. Ability to manage concurrent multi-site design and construction.

C. Estimated Budget / Funding

State Funding:

$24,745,000.00

Other Funding:

$0

Construction Cost: $24,250,100.00

Total Project Cost: $24,745,000.00

D. Anticipated Schedule

Professional Services Start:

Construction Notice to Proceed:

Substantial Completion of all Work:

Professional Services Completed:

10 / 26

01 / 28

11 / 29

11 / 30

E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)

F. EDGE Participation Goal

1% to 2%

Percent of initial Total A/E Fee:

5.0%

NOTE: Basic Services include: (1) Concept and Design Criteria, (2) Best Value Selection, (3) Preconstruction, and (4) Construction and

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.

G. Basic Service Providers Required (see note below)

Lead Criteria A/E

Discipline:

Architecture

Secondary

Disciplines:

Civil Engineering

Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Eng.

Structural Engineering

Landscape Architecture

Surveying

H. Additional Service Providers Required

Program of Requirements

Geotechnical Services

Environmental Services

Hazardous Materials

Cultural Services

Special Inspections OBC17

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NOTE: The lead Criteria 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 Criteria 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 Criteria 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 Criteria 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 Criteria 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(es), by name, which will participate in the

delivery of the proposed professional services solicited in the RFQ.

Interested Criteria 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, 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”.

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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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