Project Information

Bid Title

Statewide Dam Improvements FY 27/28

Issuing Agency

Ohio Facility Construction Commission

Location

Ohio

Published Date

Jun 18, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

DNR-270050

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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	7/1/2026	DNR-270050	Ohio Department of Natural Resources	Local Agency	Statewide Dam Improvements FY 27/28	A/E	$6,125,000	N/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 Statewide Dam Improvements FY 27/28

Project Location Statewide

City / County Various / Various

Owner

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Delivery Method General Contracting

Publish Date 6/12/2026

Response Deadline July 1, 2026

Project Number

DNR-270050

Project Manager

Eric Shafer

Contracting Authority Local Agency

Prevailing Wages State

4:00pm 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: 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

State Funding:

$6,125,000.00

Other Funding:

$0.00

Construction Cost: $5,050,000.00

Total Project Cost: $6,125,000.00

D. Anticipated Schedule

Professional Services Start:

Construction Notice to Proceed:

Substantial Completion of all Work:

Professional Services Completed:

10 / 26

10 / 27

10 / 29

10 / 30

E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)

6% 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,

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)

Lead A/E Discipline: Engineering

Secondary

Select Primary Discipline

Disciplines:

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Structural Engineering

H. Additional Service Providers Required

Construction Administration

Field Testing/Laboratory Services

Surveying

Geotechnical Drilling Services

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

Project Number DNR-270050

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 3 professionals

3 to 8 professionals

More than 8 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

b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation*

Experience / ability of key consultants to

perform effectively and collaboratively

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 4 sample projects

More than 4 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 7 projects

More than 7 projects

Performance in completing projects within

original construction budget and schedule

Less than 5 projects

5 to 8 projects

More than 8 projects

Value

Score

5

2

0

2

1

0

1

2

3

Max

=3

0 - 10

0-5

0-5

0 - 10

Max

= 20

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

* 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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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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