Project Information

Bid Title

Fountain Square Complex Improvements

Issuing Agency

Ohio Facility Construction Commission

Location

Ohio

Published Date

Jun 23, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

DNR-270003

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Publish Date	Due Date	Number	Owner	Contractring Authority	Project Name	Primary Service	Estimated Project Cost	Q&A	Short List	Notes
2026/06/11	7/1/2026	DNR-270003	Ohio Department of Natural Resources	Local Agency	Fountain Square Complex Improvements	A/E	$4,568,000	Q&A	TBD

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Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Administration of Project: Local Agency

Project Name Fountain Square Complex Improvements

Project Location ODNR - Fountain Square

City / County Columbus / Franklin County

Owner

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Delivery Method General Contracting

Publish Date Entered By Procurement

Response Deadline 7/1/26

Project Number

DNR-270003

Project Manager

David Kirschner

Contracting Authority Local Agency

Prevailing Wages State

4:00 PM local time

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 Division of Engineering at

engineering@dnr.ohiogov. 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) is responsible for the management of the Fountain Square office

complex in Franklin County. The complex consists of 10 Buildings (A – J) totaling approximately 259,000 square feet,

providing office space for the multiple divisions within ODNR. The facility complex has served in this manner for several

decades and is now in need of renovation.

This is considered to be ODNR’s main campus and is located at 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is being issued to obtain Professional Design & Construction Administration (A/E)

services for renovation work. The buildings’ existing mechanical systems are aging and require replacement of key

components to avoid property damaging failures and facility operation disruptions from system downtime. The intent of

this project is to focus on Buildings G & H for the replacement of the VAV controls on the rooftop HVAC units, however

additional units on other buildings may be addressed as funding allows. The fire alarm control panels are to be assessed

and replaced campus-wide to meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and current codes.

Construction will be prioritized and coordinated to ensure public safety and long-term performance as well as functional

and aesthetic improvements as identified in the strategic facility plan. Construction activity will be phased to ensure the

best use of public funds and cause the least disruption, with consideration to working in an occupied facility.

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.

B. Scope of Services

The selected team will develop site-specific plans and reconcile any existing studies for selected locations, beginning with

the confirmation of facility and site assessments. These reconciliations will address the site utilization needs of various

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user groups, and utility infrastructure needs versus constraints. They will also include recommended scopes of

construction projects and appropriate phasing.

The selected firm shall apply for and obtain all necessary regulatory permits, maintain current estimates of probable

construction costs through the design phase, and provide construction administration services. Permitting and/or

coordination with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS),

ODNR Dam Safety Program, ODNR Division of Wildlife, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), State Historic

Preservation Office (SHPO), and the local floodplain administrators will be required. The selected firm will provide the

engineering analysis and calculations needed to advance the design, including structural, geotechnical, and hydraulics

engineering.

All design and construction shall comply with the current editions of all applicable national, state, and local codes, as wel l

as accessibility standards, including ADA, ICC A117.1, and the ABA Outdoor Developed Areas Guidelines. 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 is available at https://ohiodnr.gov/business-and-industry/services-to-business-

industry/design-guidelines-all.

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.

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 8 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. Ability to manage design and construction projects in an occupied office building setting.

2. Experience with building renovations.

3. Experience with HVAC system renovations and new installations.

4. Experience with phased construction within occupied space.

5. Experience with roofing penetration inspection and quality assurance.

6. Experience with multiple split system HVAC unit replacements.

7. Experience with ODNR’s facility design requirements and aesthetics.

8. Experience with scheduling.

9. Ability to design project scope within budget in current market conditions.

10. Experience with State of Ohio and other public-sector construction delivery methods.

C. Estimated Budget / Funding

State Funding:

$4,568,000.00

Other Funding:

$0

Construction Cost: $4,202,560.00

Total Project Cost: $4,568,000.00

D. Anticipated Schedule

Professional Services Start:

Construction Notice to Proceed:

Substantial Completion of all Work:

Professional Services Completed:

10 / 26

07 / 27

11 / 29

11 / 30

E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)

8% to 10%

F. EDGE Participation Goal

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,

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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 A/E Discipline: Architecture

H. Additional Service Providers Required

BAS Specialist

Secondary

Select Primary Discipline

Commissioning

Disciplines:

HVAC Engineering

Additional Service Discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Additional Service Discipline

Fire Protection Engineering

Additional Service Discipline

Electrical Engineering

Additional Service Discipline

Select Secondary Discipline

Additional Service Discipline

Select Secondary Discipline

Additional Service Discipline

Select Secondary Discipline

Additional Service Discipline

Enter Secondary Discipline

Additional Service Discipline

Enter Secondary Discipline

Additional Service Discipline

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 Fountain Square Complex Improvements

Project Number DNR-270003

Proposer Firm

City, State, Zip

Selection Criteria

1. Primary Firm Location, Workload and Size (Maximum 10 points)

a. Proximity of firm to project site

b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in

previous 24 months

c. Number of licensed professionals

Less than 50 miles

50 miles to 100 miles

More than 100 miles

Less than $2,000,000

$2,000,000 to $5,000,000

More than $5,000,000

Less than 5 professionals

5 to 10 professionals

More than 10 professionals

2. Primary Firm Qualifications (Maximum 30 points)

a. Project management lead

b. Project design lead

c. Technical staff

d. Construction administration staff

Experience / ability of project manager to

manage scope / budget / schedule / quality

Experience / creativity of project designer to

achieve owner’s vision and requirements

Experience / ability of technical staff to create

fully coordinated construction documents

Experience / ability of field representative to

identify and solve issues during construction

3. Key Consultant Qualifications (Maximum 20 points)

a. Key discipline leads

Experience / ability of key consultants to

perform effectively and collaboratively

b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation*

One point for every 2 percent increase in

professional services over the EDGE

participation goal

4. Overall Team Qualifications (Maximum 10 points)

a. Previous team collaboration

b. LEED** Registered / Certified project experience

c. BIM project experience

d. Team organization

Less than 2 sample projects

2 to 6 sample projects

More than 6 sample projects

Registered LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects

Certified LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects

Training and knowledge

Direct project experience

Clarity of responsibility / communication

demonstrated by table of organization

5. Overall Team Experience (Maximum 30 points)

a. Previous team performance

b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods

c. Budget and schedule management

d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process

Past performance as indicated by

evaluations and letters of reference

Less than 4 projects

4 to 6 projects

More than 6 projects

Performance in completing projects within

original construction budget and schedule

Less than 4 projects

4 to 6 projects

More than 6 projects

Value

5

2

0

2

1

0

3

2

1

Max

=3

0 - 10

0-5

0 - 10

Max

= 20

0-5

0 - 15

0-5

1

2

3

Max

=3

1

Max

2

=2

1

Max

3

=3

0-2

0 - 10

0-3

4-6

7 - 10

0-5

0-1

2-3

4-5

Score

* 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.

** Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design administered by Green Business Certification Inc.™

Notes:

Evaluator:

Name

Subtotal

Signature

Date

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